67 Camaro "The Victim" [Archive]

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:19 PM

Well.....after six and a half years and a few set backs, I finally have another 67 Camaro. I have learned a few things about Pro Touring cars, shops, vendors and myself while working to get to this point. My plans have changed more than a few times and the number of build sheets are as numerous as the wheel selections at SEMA. Mainly I've realized what's right for me and it's going to be a lot of fun.

My goal is to have a well balanced car. Performance, looks, comfort and not to hard on the budget. It sounds simple enough...right? :lol:

After a lot of searching, I found the right car right here on L-G. I bought the car from PSV (Paul), who bought the car from JEFF-SAN, so it's been around here a for a few. Paul lives in Farmington, NM so I grabbed a trailer, drove out and drug it home. It is an outstanding car to start a build with.

The car started life as fairly plain Jane and at some point started receiving a lot of RS/SS upgrades and is a pretty impressive clone. I have to admit, it's been a lot of fun driving the car and the LS6 doesn't suck.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pgWwPK4/1/217cce76/L/i-pgWwPK4-L.jpg

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After a few months of fun with the car, it was time to get things started. After a lot of debate, I settled on AME suspension and chose their nose to tail Sport GT package. The front sub has AME's latest C7 components and their 4 bar setup out back. The suspension, along with a few other parts, arrived in one heck of a crate.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kLJZfQ3/0/52ff0678/L/i-kLJZfQ3-L.jpg

Pretty much game on once it arrived.

Ricochet

07-20-2014, 10:23 PM

Going to be a great Round 2! Extremely solid victim awaiting the latest and greatest for it's PT transformation! Look forward to see it come together!

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:26 PM

I picked every thing up from the freight terminal and started the parts stack in my garage.

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Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:36 PM

Craig sent some great pictures of everything going together and being shipped. Kind of cool to see this part of your build going together.

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I asked Craig to advise me when everything was ready to ship and this was how I was notified. :lol:

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Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:38 PM

Going to be a great Round 2! Extremely solid victim awaiting the latest and greatest for it's PT transformation! Look forward to see it come together!

Thanks man. That might have to be the new project name "Victim". :lol: It's going to be a lot of fun. Wishing I had a lift in my garage.

Flash68

07-20-2014, 10:40 PM

Welcome back! :stirthepot:

:bigun2:

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:54 PM

I kept the car on the road as long as possible. Figured I'd have one more week after dropping the front sub off to be powder coated....it took three days!

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So....I cleaned up the garage, positioned the car and called Jeff...a.k.a. JWCarguy.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-QsCCJjB/0/L/i-QsCCJjB-L.jpg

Jeff has owned over forty (yes I said 40) first gen Camaros. The man knows these cars very well. He is a very good friend and has been there for me every step of the way. It's usually a lot of :snapout: which has kept me on track and on budget.

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 10:55 PM

Welcome back! :stirthepot:

:bigun2:

Thanks Brother!!

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 11:05 PM

Jeff arrived early Saturday morning and spent 16 hours helping me take the car apart. Thankfully it was only 104* that day. :wacko:

Here we go.....

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I was impressed with just how clean things on the car where. :confused59:
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No turning back now.

(Quick photo at Cars and Coffee...Jeff's $100 beater, as he calls it, and the Victim)

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZxQPWHq/0/L/i-ZxQPWHq-L.jpg

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 11:14 PM

I didn't want to break out the new wheels other than to just have a peak at them, but...no rollers yet. So we bolted them to the AME front sub for the install. Hopefully I'll have a set of rollers in the next day or two.

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This is how the car sits for the next few days.

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Rybar

07-20-2014, 11:43 PM

Cool build Curtis, did you sell the 69 project that was at ABS? Sorry haven't been on much lately.

Spiffav8

07-20-2014, 11:55 PM

Cool build Curtis, did you sell the 69 project that was at ABS? Sorry haven't been on much lately.

Yeah....the entire thing and ABS is in the past and can't be behind me far enough.

:badidea:

YoungProTourer

07-21-2014, 04:30 AM

Cool Build! It'll be fun to watch the progress..

tubbed69

07-21-2014, 04:34 AM

Curtis you are not fooling around are you?This round 2 looks like it will go very fast,nice job:trophy-1302: :ups:

ccracin

07-21-2014, 05:05 AM

Awesome job Curtis! Although you're another one I haven't met and am already disliking! Your further along in a week than I am in 5 years! UGH :bang: :bang: :lol: Keep up the great work!

Vince@Meanstreets

07-21-2014, 05:19 AM

Looking good!!!

Payton King

07-21-2014, 06:41 AM

Looks great! Glad you are jumping into the deep end of the pool.

Rick D

07-21-2014, 06:52 AM

Nice project Curtis!! This should go together quickly!, :lol:

Vegas69

07-21-2014, 06:56 AM

I like the direction you are taking. I'll have to pop by one of these days and supervise. :lol:

Sieg

07-21-2014, 07:15 AM

I like the direction you are taking. I'll have to pop by one of these days and supervise. :lol:

There's a cover charge.

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 07:31 AM

Cool Build! It'll be fun to watch the progress..

Thanks Shane! I appreciate you keeping me motivated with your build!

Curtis you are not fooling around are you? This round 2 looks like it will go very fast,nice job:trophy-1302: :ups:

That would be nice! If I can time it right, the car will be dropped off for "work" while I am on the road for work. Hopefully that will keep the progress moving.

Awesome job Curtis! Although you're another one I haven't met and am already disliking! Your further along in a week than I am in 5 years! UGH :bang: :bang: :lol: Keep up the great work!

I don't know man. Seeing as this is round 2, doesn't that mean I am further behind than you? :lol:

Looking good!!!

Thanks Vince! Really appreciate all the advice and support!!

Looks great! Glad you are jumping into the deep end of the pool.

It's a good thing....right? :drowninga:

Nice project Curtis!! This should go together quickly!, :lol:

Hope so!

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 07:55 AM

I like the direction you are taking. I'll have to pop by one of these days and supervise. :lol:

Well.....once the car is back, you are more than welcome to stop over and drop a six pack into the cooler.:cheers:

There's a cover charge.

Russ, the former Lead Fabricator of ATS (when they where still here in Las Vegas) has agreed to do some welding on the car for me. Not sure how many of you have seen the level of work Russ does, but it's impressive.

Russ will be cutting out the factory frame rails and installing the Art Morrison 4 bar setup. He will also add a set of mini tubs, a fire wall fill plate, sub frame connectors along with patching of a few small holes that just need to be filled. Thankfully the bottom of the car is fairly clean.

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130fe

07-21-2014, 08:03 AM

Looks good Curtis! I bet you are glad to have more parts now LOL. Let me know if you need an extra hand.

fleetus macmullitz

07-21-2014, 08:17 AM

When this build is done Curtis, you'll be cool even when you're on the ground.

:D

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 08:26 AM

Looks good Curtis! I bet you are glad to have more parts now LOL. Let me know if you need an extra hand.

Thanks Chris. Glad you made it over before the car came apart. The stack of parts is still growing! I had both the FedEx and UPS truck out front at the same time more than once. The deliveries have been almost daily and honestly it's gotten a little silly.

:ups:

When this build is done Curtis, you'll be cool even when you're on the ground.

:D

I just hope people will like me. :lol:

Ron in SoCal

07-21-2014, 09:19 AM

Well now, it's about time!

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=558695&postcount=36

:lol:

I just hope people will like me. :lol:

That's asking a lot! :D

:cheers: Bro.

intocarss

07-21-2014, 09:55 AM

Very cool build (even in the LV heat) CONGRATS!!

Lenie

07-21-2014, 10:24 AM

I've learned a few things about P.T. cars, shops, vendors and myself while working to get to this point. My plans have changed a few times and the number of build sheets are as numerous as the wheel selection at SEMA. Mainly I've realized what's right for me and it's going to be a lot of fun.

Curtis, after going through the learning curves of my first build(what a headache), I know my choices and the routes I take will be a whole lot different and about 10 times cheaper the second time around...hopefully. Looks like you have a great start there...hope the build's short and sweet, I'll be following. Best of luck!:ups: best part of the build:lol:

Sieg

07-21-2014, 10:37 AM

For some reason I get the feeling this build isn't going to be collecting dust like some......

CraigMorrison

07-21-2014, 10:52 AM

Looking good Curtis!

bdahlg68

07-21-2014, 11:42 AM

Nice hollow cast C7 control arms! You the first on lat-g to use those?

tones2SS

07-21-2014, 05:22 PM

Very, very nice Curtis. Looks like a very clean car.
I look forward to seeing the progress. I love the wheels on that car. :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 05:57 PM

Well now, it's about time!

:cheers: Bro.

Right! I've had the car an entire 4 months! :superhack:

Very cool build (even in the LV heat) CONGRATS!!

I don't think I have ever drank that much Gator Aid. The one time I wish I had a pool!!

Curtis, after going through the learning curves of my first build(what a headache), I know my choices and the routes I take will be a whole lot different and about 10 times cheaper the second time around...hopefully. Looks like you have a great start there...hope the build's short and sweet, I'll be following. Best of luck!:ups: best part of the build:lol:

Very true. I think the trick is to just keep moving...a little everyday. Before long it's done. If all goes right, I'll be back driving it by Christmas. :lmao:

For some reason I get the feeling this build isn't going to be collecting dust like some......

I hope not!

Looking good Curtis!

Thanks Craig! Hey...give that Scott guy a raise! He earned it with all the questions I had.

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 06:38 PM

Nice hollow cast C7 control arms! You the first on lat-g to use those?

First one I know of. Craig mentioned that there aren't many sets out yet.

Very, very nice Curtis. Looks like a very clean car.
I look forward to seeing the progress. I love the wheels on that car. :thumbsup:

Thanks Brother! I'll have to get one of the rears out of the box and get a pic of it. I wanted HRE's...heck I've wanted HRE's for years! But the price on those was just off the chart and the budget just didn't allow for it. I bought them through Tony a.k.a. Nineball, whom I also bought my last 67 from. He runs a wheel business called Deviate Motoring. Really good to work with. In fact the entire deal was done via e-mail and text message while I was on the road for work. He's not a vendor here....yet. :poke:

http://www.dv8motoring.com/

johnnymac46

07-21-2014, 06:42 PM

Looking good Curtis, glad to see the thread has started!

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 06:47 PM

Looking good Curtis, glad to see the thread has started!

Thanks Brother. Appreciate you keeping me motivated and for all the discussion on what if's.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 07:26 PM

Picked up a set of rollers today. No way I can send the car off for metal work with those purdy wheels on it. Not to shabby for $30.00.

http://spiffav8.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLBPH56/0/L/i-zLBPH56-L.jpg

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Musclerodz

07-21-2014, 08:14 PM

Cool to see you finally started on it. Hopefully you won't lack much before you head back to work.

Spiffav8

07-21-2014, 08:21 PM

Cool to see you finally started on it. Hopefully you won't lack much before you head back to work.

Thanks Mike. There's a lot of this :ups: going on thanks to you. Appreciate all the input. I still need a radiator setup. I'll give you a call once things slow down.

I just got off the phone with Russ and I'll be dropping the car off for Mini Tubs, Rear suspension, frame connectors, and the firewall fill plate tomorrow! Hope he's able to knock it out before I head back to work!

:thumbsup:

HBRod

07-21-2014, 08:56 PM

Nice looking car. Definitely fast work taking apart at only 104. The shot from the yard is so cool. All of the cars lined up to be picked over. And a shopping cart to boot. My yard - no cart. Have to bring a wagon.

This is a thread for all of us to watch and learn from.http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/images/smilies/popcorn2.gif Best wishes on a smooth build.

Rod

cwylie

07-22-2014, 06:31 AM

What are those rollers off of?

DOOM

07-22-2014, 06:51 AM

OMG! You finally let the cat out of the bag!!!!! Now let the :G-Dub: begin!!!!!

rickpaw

07-22-2014, 07:21 AM

What are those rollers off of?

Looks like they're Camaro compact spares.

Will be watching this thread. Looks like you have some nice parts for the car.

Spiffav8

07-22-2014, 09:55 AM

OMG! You finally let the cat out of the bag!!!!! Now let the :G-Dub: begin!!!!!

It's crazy how fast you can spend money on these cars!

Looks like they're Camaro compact spares.

Will be watching this thread. Looks like you have some nice parts for the car.

Yup....they where out of some 4th gens they had there. The fit is really tight, I'll post pictures when I get home.

Sales@Dutchboys

07-22-2014, 11:03 AM

Great looking project Cutris, Looking forward to watching it come together!:thumbsup:

Jay Hilliard

07-22-2014, 01:20 PM

Awesome Curtis. AME makes some nice stuff and to get C7 stuff...very cool. I want to check it out in person in Nov, when Im at SEMA.

Sieg

07-22-2014, 01:35 PM

Picked up a set of rollers today. No way I can send the car off for metal work with those purdy wheels on it. Not to shabby for $30.00.
Would have been $60 if you were properly dressed. :guns: :D

tones2SS

07-22-2014, 04:48 PM

Thanks Brother! I'll have to get one of the rears out of the box and get a pic of it. I wanted HRE's...heck I've wanted HRE's for years! But the price on those was just off the chart and the budget just didn't allow for it. I got them through Tony a.k.a. Nineball, whom I bought my last 67 from. He runs a wheel business called Deviate Motoring. Really good to work with. In fact the entire deal was done via e-mail and text message while I was on the road for work. lol He's not a vendor here....yet. :poke:
http://www.dv8motoring.com/

Yeah,...looks great man. I'm looking forward to the updates.
Yes, Tony Whately is a good guy and great to deal with. HRE's are incredible wheels, but the price,................?!?!?!?!?! :underchair:
:G-Dub:

Spiffav8

07-22-2014, 06:48 PM

What are those rollers off of?

I think they are 4th gen spares. There were two different sizes 15" and 16". I managed to find four of the 16" which are tight, but they work. I snapped a few pics and it's hard to tell, but everything clears. No touchy, touch.

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Spiffav8

07-22-2014, 07:02 PM

Great looking project Cutris, Looking forward to watching it come together!:thumbsup:

Thanks Paul!

Awesome Curtis. AME makes some nice stuff and to get C7 stuff...very cool. I want to check it out in person in Nov, when Im at SEMA.

Well....if it's hear you're more than welcome to come up the house and have a look. Sadly it won't be back on the road by then.

Would have been $60 if you were properly dressed. :guns: :D

Funny you say that. No one wanted to talk to me while I was at Pick A Part. I figured customer service wasn't huge on the list of things...till I got in the truck and realized that my stainless 1911 had been showing the entire time I was there...and that I was wearing a "SIN CITY GANG SQUAD" t-shirt Laurie bought at a fund raiser awhile back. So there's a good chance there's some truth in your comment.

Spiffav8

07-22-2014, 07:07 PM

Rented a trailer and managed to get the car on it...by myself. (Yeah, that sucked) I'll drop it off and have the AME four bar welded into place and the mini tubs added tomorrow.

My rollers don't look nearly as cool as my new wheels, but they do what they're supposed to.

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Vegas69

07-22-2014, 07:35 PM

Is that one of those big ass fans like Weld has?

Stuart Adams

07-22-2014, 07:58 PM

Looking forward to the build.

Spiffav8

07-22-2014, 08:05 PM

Is that one of those big ass fans like Weld has?

Yeah...that and the trailer are the working mans version.

Looking forward to the build.

I blame you for all of this.

tombar67

07-22-2014, 08:54 PM

It's crazy how projects change throughout the process of a build

Vince@Meanstreets

07-22-2014, 10:18 PM

ok where did you get them wheel chocks??:rules: :stirthepot:

looking great curtis

98ssnova

07-23-2014, 07:05 AM

Curtis looking good bud i really like it. Just the motivation I needed to get back on mine. I will call you soon bud on vacation.

Stuart Adams

07-23-2014, 07:58 AM

Yeah...that and the trailer are the working mans version.

I blame you for all of this.

LOL. This disease spreads.

Spiffav8

07-23-2014, 10:43 AM

It's crazy how projects change throughout the process of a build

It is! There are just so many things that play into a build. Mainly life. lol

ok where did you get them wheel chocks??:rules: :stirthepot:

looking great curtis

LMAO Toy's R Us...no wait, wait it was Bed Bath & Beyond.

Curtis looking good bud i really like it. Just the motivation I needed to get back on mine. I will call you soon bud on vacation.

Yeah you're over due to get going! Tell Cynthia you NEED it. lol

LOL. This disease spreads.

Truth!!

Vince@Meanstreets

07-23-2014, 11:33 AM

ahhh huuu? Why am I picturing a hook up man under an F/A 18 looking around confused?

Spiffav8

07-23-2014, 03:17 PM

ahhh huuu? Why am I picturing a hook up man under an F/A 18 looking around confused?

LoL I thought you where joking.

I've had them for a few years. If I remember correctly I got them at HomeDepot. Laurie ran into the wall at the back of the garage once, so in an attempt to save the wall I bought those. In her defense, there wasn't much room for the truck and you had to get really close to the wall. Man was she pissed. LMAO

Sonar Chief

07-23-2014, 06:59 PM

Very nice project .... seems to have all the good stuff there, that's cool :trophy-1302:

Subscribed and watching!!

Vince@Meanstreets

07-23-2014, 07:56 PM

LoL I thought you where joking.

I've had them for a few years. If I remember correctly I got them at HomeDepot. Laurie ran into the wall at the back of the garage once, so in an attempt to save the wall I bought those. In her defense, there wasn't much room for the truck and you had to get really close to the wall. Man was she pissed. LMAO

i was LOL

Spiffav8

07-23-2014, 10:21 PM

Very nice project .... seems to have all the good stuff there, that's cool :trophy-1302:

Subscribed and watching!!

Thanks Chief. Lot going on and it can get kind of stressful. Yesterday, I was towing the car down to have the 4 bar installed and hit a brand new, still in the box, never used......DISHWASHER! Car in front of me hugged around it and I had nowhere to go. Jerking the wheel would have been a bad idea. I dropped an F Bomb, squared up on it best I could and that sucker exploded into about a billion parts and sent shrapnel everywhere. Imagine what hitting a shopping cart full of cardboard and tin cans would look like if you hit it at 65 MPH. I got lucky. Nothing more than a scuff mark on the front bumper of my truck. Others....not so much. Thankfully no one was hurt.

i was LOL

:lmao: To funny.

Spiffav8

07-23-2014, 10:38 PM

Spiffav8

07-23-2014, 10:39 PM

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zjjzqs8/0/XL/i-Zjjzqs8-XL.jpg

Had the stock valve covers powder coated at the same time as the front sub. Figured it was worth looking at.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-np5ZgLM/0/XL/i-np5ZgLM-XL.jpg

CraigMorrison

07-24-2014, 05:26 AM

tubbed69

07-24-2014, 07:11 AM

Slow down Curtis you just started and you are going to beat us all on the road,That's a lot of nice parts,should be a super nice ride:thumbsup:

Spiffav8

07-24-2014, 07:24 AM

Those valve covers look good. You went with a wrinkle finish on the sub? If you use a bed liner for the undercoating, it's going to tie in real nice. We can discuss further over cocktails this weekend. :thumbsup:

Hope the bar is stocked! Going to be a good weekend. :cheers: :happy23:

Slow down Curtis you just started and you are going to beat us all on the road,That's a lot of nice parts,should be a super nice ride:thumbsup:

NO! :lol: But because you asked.....I chose a T-56 for the build as it keeps the over all costs down. That and I really don't need anything bigger at the moment. Shipped it to DG Customz where it was rebuilt and upgraded. I gotta say...staying on budget isn't easy!!!

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-DfS3R6D/0/XL/i-DfS3R6D-XL.jpg

Spiffav8

07-24-2014, 07:50 AM

Picked up a set Wilwoods AERO6 calipers with the Nickle finish and 14" rotors for them to grab. Had to laugh a bit when these arrived as they are almost as big as the wheel that came off the car.

:D

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-bZR5Jh8/0/XL/i-bZR5Jh8-XL.jpg

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http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-NPjqCHv/0/XL/i-NPjqCHv-XL.jpg

Jay Hilliard

07-24-2014, 07:54 AM

Valve covers look great with wrinkle finish. You are updating quicker than I can post. Christmas in July for Curtis!

HBRod

07-24-2014, 08:30 AM

I agree, those valve covers look awesome. Nice dress-up for not much $$$. What are you doing for the rear brakes, or were they included with the front brakes shown in the picture?

Quick progress given you are staying focused and on budget.

Rod

Spiffav8

07-24-2014, 08:38 AM

Valve covers look great with wrinkle finish. You are updating quicker than I can post. Christmas in July for Curtis!

Thanks. Simple and they kinda match the intake. Christmas in July for sure!! To bad I had to pay for all my presents though.

I agree, those valve covers look awesome. Nice dress-up for not much $$$. What are you doing for the rear brakes, or were they included with the front brakes shown in the picture?

Quick progress given you are staying focused and on budget.

Rod

Rod...the rears are 4P's that match. I was lazy and didn't want to unpack those. I'll post more of the brake setup later.

jwcarguy

07-24-2014, 12:37 PM

Jeff and I found an L76 drop out, which we completely tore down and rebuilt. Lost all the VVT stuff of course. Upgraded a few items and added a bigger CAM. Jeff estimates about 560-ish HP. Nothing to crazy and plenty of fun...for now.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-BvnbvJF/0/XL/i-BvnbvJF-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-G28z5jh/0/XL/i-G28z5jh-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-sx9QjFn/0/XL/i-sx9QjFn-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-PqMJ5ST/0/XL/i-PqMJ5ST-XL.jpg

I figured that I better "jump in" on this build thread, since we actually started it a couple months ago, with sourcing the majority of the parts and main components for Curtis' build
I had to keep explaining to my wife that I wasn't building another car for myself with all the stops that both the UPS and FedEx drivers were making at my house with parts for this build, while Curtis was away for work

As mentioned, we sourced a low mileage pullout 08' L76 6.0L
I broke it down and went through the complete engine
machine work was handled locally by my trust shop Rick @ HBR Competition Engines
I removed the DOD/AFM setup and VVT
-clean up deck of block (.004"), hone std bore, polish crank
-new rings, main, rod & cam bearings
-Melling oil pump
-new LS2 HD timing set and damper
-new GM gaskets, seals, LS2 timing cover kit, LS3 valley cover
-LS7 lifter set w/ LS2 trays
- EPS cam 226/234 598/601 113+2 LSA cam
-Comp Cams 7.425" .080 hardened pushrods
-GM #823 rectangle port cylinder heads, milled, comp valve job, PRC .650" dual valve springs w/ titanium retainers, "LS3" rocker set w/ Comp Cams trunion upgrade kit installed
-ARP fasteners (Heads, cam, balancer, flywheel & PP)
- new LS3 intake manifold assembly w/ rails, 42# injectors & map
- new LS2 "silver blade" dbw 90mm throttle body
-new Corvette C6 harmonic balancer w ARP bolt and oil pan kit

will be installing a new ACT Sport/ Race 6 pad Clutch kit w/ ACT Prolite lightened flywheel
The trans is a "new" rebuilt LS/F-body T56 Stage 2 build, completely done by Fabian @ DG Customz (formerly of Texas Drivetrain Performance)

We just had another member with similar build (stock LS3 w/same cam in a 69' Camaro) put down 480rwhp/ 450rtq through a Magnum 6spd & 9", on a Dynojet dyno

Musclerodz

07-24-2014, 12:56 PM

A LOT of nice parts there buddy.

Spiffav8

07-24-2014, 02:19 PM

A LOT of nice parts there buddy.

I just got a few more not 10 minutes ago and it looks like another delivery on Friday. :ups:

intocarss

07-24-2014, 02:46 PM

This thread just got SEXY!!!:thumbsup:

waynieZ

07-24-2014, 04:14 PM

SWEET ! Going to be a nice set up.

tones2SS

07-24-2014, 04:57 PM

Very nice. She's coming along nicely Cutris.
I feel for you putting that car on the trailer all by yourself. No thanks! lol
Love the Wilwood caliper color. Should go awesome with the wheels and color of the car.

DFRESH

07-24-2014, 08:46 PM

Wow---didn't realize you aborted the 69----and all of the sudden here you are with a complete AME car and newly rebuilt LS motor going into another Camaro. Cleary there's a story here that would be great to hear---maybe not easy to tell however. Maybe at SEMA party you can fill in the blanks in between.

Love the whole setup---and they way you are approaching it. Seems like it is moving fast---congrats bro--very cool and very exciting.

D

89 RS

07-25-2014, 09:30 AM

PSV

07-25-2014, 09:39 AM

Project is moving fast. I'm excited to follow the transformation. Gotta be honest that I thought you were nuts to take the car apart at first but I think its going to be a much better car in the end and a lot more fun. I'm anxious for the comparison ride.

paulk68

07-26-2014, 05:19 AM

love this build!!!!

Bryan O

07-26-2014, 07:08 AM

Subscribed. :thumbsup:

zbugger

07-26-2014, 02:58 PM

Nice build Curtis. Can't wait to see the finished product.

WSSix

07-26-2014, 03:14 PM

jwcarguy

07-26-2014, 08:19 PM

Looking great, Curtis. Glad this one is moving along smoothly for you.

Jeff, can you share more specs on the cam? I'm interested in where it makes its power/torque. Those are good numbers the other car made.

Good luck, guys.

Trey,

The cam specs for the cam I installed in Curtis's engine are 226/234 598/601 113+2 LSA

Here is a post from Geoff @ EPS on the same cam dyno results, but on a smaller 5.7L w/ cathedral port heads
Curtis's is a 6.0L w/ rectangle port heads (flow more cfm and larger intake valves)
http://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1354019-eps-226-234-cam-tea-tfs-cylinder-head-results-473rwhp-427rwtq.html

Here is basically the same as Curtis's engine:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1429145-6-0-ls3-topend-eps-pat-g-226-234-a.html

I am running a similar setup in my LS2, w/ LS3 cyl heads
my cam I had custom ground by Geoff @ EPS (Engine Power Systems) specs are 226/234 630/629 113+2 LSA ( I had my flat top pistons flycut .100" for proper ptv clearance)

WSSix

07-27-2014, 05:48 AM

Thanks, Jeff. Numbers like that make it difficult for me to continue down the LT1 path, lol.

glassman

07-27-2014, 07:49 AM

Curtis/Jeff, is that RWHP?, i think it may be but didn't see it said anywhere....

CURVES

07-27-2014, 07:59 AM

Rwhp......

You guys are making me feel good, I'm using the same cam in my L76

jwcarguy

07-27-2014, 09:07 AM

Curtis/Jeff, is that RWHP?, i think it may be but didn't see it said anywhere....

Yes that is rwhp/ tq numbers

Jeff

Spiffav8

07-27-2014, 05:15 PM

This thread just got SEXY!!!:thumbsup:

Thanks man :captain:

SWEET ! Going to be a nice set up.

Yup...should be a bit of fun.

Very nice. She's coming along nicely Cutris.
I feel for you putting that car on the trailer all by yourself. No thanks! lol
Love the Wilwood caliper color. Should go awesome with the wheels and color of the car.

Yeah, I'm not going to lie.....it got silly.

Wow---didn't realize you aborted the 69----and all of the sudden here you are with a complete AME car and newly rebuilt LS motor going into another Camaro. Cleary there's a story here that would be great to hear---maybe not easy to tell however. Maybe at SEMA party you can fill in the blanks in between.

Love the whole setup---and they way you are approaching it. Seems like it is moving fast---congrats bro--very cool and very exciting.

D

It's messed up, but.....it sh1t happens.

Spiffav8

07-27-2014, 05:29 PM

Nice build man, moving at the speed of light also! You're not messing around with getting this one done and on the road. I'm liking the staying on budget thing...those valve covers turned out good. Look forward to seeing more as you move along. Thanks for sharing.

The Budget goes fast!!! :_paranoid I've had to say no to a lot of things that I'd like to do. Not that I won't get them, I just won't get them right now.

Project is moving fast. I'm excited to follow the transformation. Gotta be honest that I thought you were nuts to take the car apart at first but I think its going to be a much better car in the end and a lot more fun. I'm anxious for the comparison ride.

I just got home from Goodguys in Puyallup. Looked at a lot of cars and I have to say...I took apart a car that was nicer than most. Not nicer in every way, but as an entire package...yeah. I am pretty stoked with the direction the car is headed.

love this build!!!!

Thanks man.

Subscribed. :thumbsup:

Oh....No pressure now.

Nice build Curtis. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Allen you just need to get your butt down here once it's done and cruise with me.

Looking great, Curtis. Glad this one is moving along smoothly for you.

Thanks man. I hope it continues to go smooth. I received a text message saying the rear suspension was pulled today and that they where ready to get started on the frame rails.

fleetus macmullitz

07-27-2014, 05:40 PM

That's one high flyin build ya'll got goin on here Cap'n.

Does Laurie know yet?

:innocent:

lol

Spiffav8

07-27-2014, 07:25 PM

That's one high flyin build ya'll got goin on here Cap'n.

Does Laurie know yet?

:innocent:

lol

Yeah....I keep asking her opinion color, etc. and all I get back are comments about the number of cup holders.

:D

Sieg

07-27-2014, 08:52 PM

Yeah....I keep asking her opinion color, etc. and all I get back are comments about the number of cup holders.

:D
She's already got one built in...........wtf?

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Best+cupholder.+Her+milshake+bring+all......I...I+ don%C2%B4t+know+how+to_267f50_4363915.jpg

Spiffav8

07-28-2014, 06:21 AM

She's already got one built in...........wtf?

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Best+cupholder.+Her+milshake+bring+all......I...I+ don%C2%B4t+know+how+to_267f50_4363915.jpg

:lol: Yeah bro....you might wanna duck and cover when she sees this. :smiley_smack: Not saying I don't agree though.

HBRod

07-28-2014, 09:41 AM

Spiffav8

07-28-2014, 10:54 AM

Really glad that everything is going so fast, you'll be on the road before SEMA possibly. Would like to see pictures soon of the rear suspension install as I'm curious to see how it fits into the car. What choice for gas tank?

Thanks,
Rod

SEMA! :sieg: Dang I wish!! Maybe Christmas if I'm lucky.

I hope to have pictures of the rear end install this weekend. Russ has a full time job, so he is working on my car only on the weekends. Worth the wait kinda thing. One of the nice things about the AME rear suspension is that there's room for a stock fuel tank.

When it came to the fuel system setup I had a lot of questions!! So I talked to the experts. Carl Casanova at VaporWorx gave a lot of great advise and helped me line out exactly what I needed. I went with the VaporWorxs tank from Ricks. Hector made everything go smooth.

Here's what I received from Carl. I can give you a full list of exactly what's there if you'd like.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jXNRNZt/0/L/i-jXNRNZt-L.jpg

And the tanks from Ricks.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-mbQsqJb/0/L/i-mbQsqJb-L.jpg

HBRod

07-28-2014, 12:40 PM

It would be cool if the car was done for SEMA, but I'm sure that you are more interested in it being done right the first time then getting done for SEMA. Yes, would like the info for the Vapor Works setup. I have that on my build list as a must have item. After reading the builds and thinking it through I think everyone should go that route. Not having a return line simplifies fuel line routing, and minimizes fuel leak issues. Also, quieter fuel pump, easy to upgrade is necessary for increased horsepower.

The welding up of the AME rear suspension is something that needs to be measured twice and cut (weld) once. So you are going to have a great chassis going on the car when done. And stock fuel tank is a worthwhile plus.

Any thoughts on exhaust routing yet? Running all the way to the rear or outlet at another location?

I think this is going to be a great car when done.

Rod

CarlC

07-28-2014, 02:39 PM

Yes, would like the info for the Vapor Works setup. I have that on my build list as a must have item. After reading the builds and thinking it through I think everyone should go that route. Not having a return line simplifies fuel line routing, and minimizes fuel leak issues. Also, quieter fuel pump, easy to upgrade is necessary for increased horsepower.

Rod, you're speakin' my language.

If you would like to discuss your fueling needs please feel free to contact me at [email protected], PM, new thread, etc. I'll be glad to help and answer any questions.

Carl

Spiffav8

07-28-2014, 04:06 PM

Rod, you're speakin' my language.

If you would like to discuss your fueling needs please feel free to contact me at [email protected], PM, new thread, etc. I'll be glad to help and answer any questions.

Carl

BOOM! You're building Pyramids Rod!!

It's like hitting the Easy Button.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-z2rCgK4/0/XL/i-z2rCgK4-XL.jpg

HBRod

07-29-2014, 08:57 AM

What can I say, I try to know a good idea when I see one. After all the reading I've done on this site, pro-touring.com, ls1tech.com, HOT ROD, Car Craft, Camaro Performers, Super Chevy, Chevrolet High Performance, and a small dose of common sense tells me that Vaporworx is the correct answer to the question - How to have a good fuel tank/fuel pump system that is good for autox (Rick's Tanks with Vaporworx) that can survice E85? I'm amazed at all the people on the West Coast that aren't taking this more seriously. But as my father taught me - To each their own, if they are spending their own money.

I hope the heat hasn't been to bad in Vegas lately, been nice and warm down here at the beach.

Rod

Sieg

07-29-2014, 10:28 AM

:lol: Yeah bro....you might wanna duck and cover when she sees this. :smiley_smack: Not saying I don't agree though.

Thankfully I think I'm out of range.........until November. :peepwall:

Nice fueling system choice! :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

07-30-2014, 05:29 PM

Quick Update. Went by to pick up the rear diff that's off to a new owner this weekend and took a few pictures.

Russ has a small shop in his back yard...which is way cool.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-dPFXdNX/0/L/i-dPFXdNX-L.jpg

Drivers side frame rail is almost 100% out.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-VKd65T6/0/L/i-VKd65T6-L.jpg

Russ found a rust hole in the inner wheel well while cleaning all the undercoating off. Hope that's the only spot, though I'm not going to hold my breath. At least this part of the tub gets replaced.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-tKQHNwL/0/L/i-tKQHNwL-L.jpg

Spiffav8

07-30-2014, 05:34 PM

Jeff grabbed some stainless hardware and installed the valve covers I had powder coated. Pretty happy with the end results.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-93w542B/0/XL/i-93w542B-XL.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-nBGF33X/0/XL/i-nBGF33X-XL.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Mw4kSkq/0/XL/i-Mw4kSkq-XL.jpg

Vince@Meanstreets

07-30-2014, 05:50 PM

Looks great guys!!!!!

tubbed69

07-30-2014, 06:04 PM

Curtis your moving very fast,Did you order your seats?

Rick D

07-30-2014, 06:29 PM

Man your going to make it look easy to build these cars!! Great progress!!:headspin:

Musclerodz

07-30-2014, 06:44 PM

Curtis your moving very fast,Did you order your seats?

yes he did, but they won't be in for another 4-6 weeks.

HBRod

07-30-2014, 08:10 PM

Sure hope your luck holds and that's the only rust spot that you find. It's great that it's where you are replacing the metal anyway. Looks like Russ did a smooth job of removing the welds for the rear frame rails. Upwards and onward.

Engine looking good. Looking forward to when you can post a video clip of it at startup and idling. The valve cover's look as good as the ones Holley is selling for nearly $200, so good for the budget.

Great progress to date. Waiting for the next chapter in the saga.

Rod

Spiffav8

07-30-2014, 10:18 PM

Curtis your moving very fast,Did you order your seats?

Mike at Muscle Rodz ordered a set of RECARO Specialist's for me. I went with the leather covered ones and like he said they are 4-6 weeks out. Won't be able to install them for a few so the wait isn't a big deal.

Man your going to make it look easy to build these cars!! Great progress!!:headspin:

Easy!? I'm good and punching my C.C. number into the computer and hitting send. I've got great people helping me and that's what's making things move along at a steady pace. There will be some slow periods, but that's to be expected.

yes he did, but they won't be in for another 4-6 weeks.

Got a stack of parts Monday. Thanks for all the help getting the right stuff the first time!

:ups:

Sure hope your luck holds and that's the only rust spot that you find. It's great that it's where you are replacing the metal anyway. Looks like Russ did a smooth job of removing the welds for the rear frame rails. Upwards and onward.

Engine looking good. Looking forward to when you can post a video clip of it at startup and idling. The valve cover's look as good as the ones Holley is selling for nearly $200, so good for the budget.

Great progress to date. Waiting for the next chapter in the saga.

Rod

Me too!!! Yeah that one was lucky. I expect more though.

Can't wait to hear it fire and run for the first time. I was hoping to have it done by Christmas, but we are talking about paint now rather than later. That means 6 months minimum, before I'll have the car back and will be able to start putting it back together. Trying to pick a color for the car is driving me nuts. Everything looks good, but nothing seems right. Ugh. I'll do my best to keep some kind of update going.

Spiffav8

07-30-2014, 10:22 PM

Looks great guys!!!!!

Thanks Vince!

:captain:

Rick D

07-31-2014, 05:41 AM

HBRod

07-31-2014, 07:53 AM

One of the colors I'm considering is Ferrari Rubino Red. Another is Audi's Scuba Blue on the 2014 A3.

Rod

Spiffav8

07-31-2014, 09:52 AM

Curtis WOW now your going to paint it?? I thought that was why you bought a complete car?? :poke: not sure of your options for paint out in Vegas but make sure they don't suck you in and keep it for ever!! :thumbsup:

Oh and don't forget post pictures :flashie: :D

Rick,

Once I had the car blown apart, I realized that it's just way to much work to not paint the car right now. I really don't want to do all that twice. I wanted a running driving PT car, but couldn't find anything that was exactly what I want. When Paul mentioned the 67, the build wheels in my head started turning again. My problem is that I am impatient and can't stand to let things sit for to long. Don't worry, there will be plenty of pictures.

One of the colors I'm considering is Ferrari Rubino Red. Another is Audi's Scuba Blue on the 2014 A3.

Rod

Rod those are some great color choices! Here are the three that are the top of my list at the moment. Feedback would be appreciated.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jsSS9h8/0/XL/i-jsSS9h8-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-G9v6zvn/0/L/i-G9v6zvn-L.png

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Jd96wRM/0/L/i-Jd96wRM-L.jpg

tubbed69

07-31-2014, 09:59 AM

Curtis those are all good choices,I think I like the bottom color.Good luck with choosing,it's one of the hardest things to do(at least for me).

Spiffav8

07-31-2014, 10:01 AM

Here's the blue I was going to use on the 69.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-kxPXXRP/0/L/i-kxPXXRP-L.jpg

Musclerodz

07-31-2014, 10:01 AM

Rick,

Once I had the car blown apart, I realized that it's just way to much work to not paint the car right now. I really don't want to do all that twice. lol I wanted a running driving PT car, but couldn't find anything that was exactly what I want. When Paul mentioned the 67 the build wheels in my head started turning again. My problem is that I am impatient and can't stand to let things sit for to long. lol Don't worry, there will be plenty of pictures.

Rod those are some great color choices! Here are the three that are the top of my list at the moment. Feedback would be appreciated.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jsSS9h8/0/XL/i-jsSS9h8-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-G9v6zvn/0/L/i-G9v6zvn-L.png

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Jd96wRM/0/L/i-Jd96wRM-L.jpg

those 3 colors couldn't be any more different. I would say a rendering is in order.

Spiffav8

07-31-2014, 10:45 AM

those 3 colors couldn't be any more different. I would say a rendering is in order.

Yeah....that's going to have to be done. Would be helpful laying out stripes to. Z28? Bumble Bee? Hard to know with out seeing it.

HBRod

07-31-2014, 11:30 AM

Sharp colors. Thought I read somewhere that you have to get Bentley paint from them. That being said, I tend towards reds myself. For stripes I prefer not to see the Z28 stripes anymore than I have to. There are to many cars out there badged as Z28's that are fake. Tribute/clone/whatever they end up looking ridiculous when nearly 80% of the cars I see have them. Back in the day there weren't that many Camaro's built by the factor, so it was a cool custom factory look.

How about something that starts on the front of the car, goes across the nose, then down the middle of the car to the rear wheel opening. Have it be two stripes (a gap between them at the front of the car (somewhat like Stielow's XV) but instead of down the center of the car you take them across and down the middle of the car. Possibly have the stripe down the side have breaks in the stripe like Steve Chrysos car.

Use something that compliments your image for the car.

Just some random thoughts, I'm sure you already have some great ideas of your own.

Rod

Musclerodz

07-31-2014, 11:51 AM

Yeah....that's going to have to be done. Would be helpful laying out stripes to. Z28? Bumble Bee? Hard to know with out seeing it.
you could use all 3......

CornHusker4Life

07-31-2014, 04:24 PM

Curtis, you need to slow down. You will have the build done in record time:thumbsup:

jwcarguy

07-31-2014, 06:17 PM

Curtis, you need to slow down. You will have the build done in record time:thumbsup:

No slowing down!!
Full speed ahead!!
I have been helping Curtis gather parts and making a build & sell off list for quite a few months now ( even before he bought this car
As he said, he is impatient and if I had the choice of having a shop open fulltime, it would be getting done faster, but correctly!

As soon as it is Russ is done with the rear clip, then paint, all the rest of the mods and systems are going in it!

I finished the engine build, T56 build is complete, we already sourced the vast majority of parts needed for plumbing, electrical and hydraulic systems

Going to start on the Gen 5 console mods and 4 gauge pod shifter bezels ( going to do a few more than just the one for Curtis, like in my car, to sell to other members , now running a Gen 5 console like I am in my 68'.

Jeff

HBRod

07-31-2014, 07:07 PM

LOL - very patriotic - Red, White, and Blue

That's close to what I was trying to describe but I was thinking of a gap in the stripe in the center of the vehicle like M Stielow has on XV. That way it wouldn't look completely traditional. The some breaks in the striping down the center of the vehicle. Something to imply motion even when it's sitting still.

But I wish I had an ounce of skill to draw like that.

I just think silver is not the way to go, as to me it's been done to death IMO.

Rod

Vegas69

07-31-2014, 07:15 PM

Paint it the color you want. This is an instance where opinions from others are of very little value.

I'd beat it up for a few years if it was mine. :D

b757jetdr

07-31-2014, 09:39 PM

Hey Curtis!

Great to see you got a car and cruising right along at mach 0.80 !!! Looks like you have a sweet pile of parts there and keeping the :ups: man busy, thanks!!!! LOL As far as paint color that was probably the hardest decision I made with wheel style and finish next! Looks like your in some capable hands!

Also off topic hear but, UPS is hiring pilots 40 to start and hearing might be headed up to 150! Also maybe up to 20 to 25 more 747's getting added to the fleet!
I will give you a shout here in a day or two if your gonna be around.

Chris

Spiffav8

08-01-2014, 08:27 AM

Curtis, you need to slow down. You will have the build done in record time:thumbsup:

NO...You're not my supervisor!! :lol: I have limited time before heading back to work so we are charging at the moment. My goal is to have it 100% ready for paint, waiting it's turn. Once we hit that stage things will come to a halt on this car for a few.

LOL - very patriotic - Red, White, and Blue

That's close to what I was trying to describe but I was thinking of a gap in the stripe in the center of the vehicle like M Stielow has on XV. That way it wouldn't look completely traditional. The some breaks in the striping down the center of the vehicle. Something to imply motion even when it's sitting still.

But I wish I had an ounce of skill to draw like that.

I just think silver is not the way to go, as to me it's been done to death IMO.

Rod

It's easy to go to far IMO. My goal is to hold true to the original and be trend proof. While I greatly appreciate the modern suspension and engine in these cars, I also love the classic paint layouts and interior...to a point. What color hasn't been over done? I love the burn orange, similar to what's on Bad Penny just as much as I do the Silver on Mayhem. Sooner or later the car will let me know.

Paint it the color you want. This is an instance where opinions from others are of very little value.

I'd beat it up for a few years if it was mine. :D

Problem is....I like em all! :knokwood:

Hey Curtis!

Great to see you got a car and cruising right along at mach 0.80 !!! Looks like you have a sweet pile of parts there and keeping the :ups: man busy, thanks!!!! LOL As far as paint color that was probably the hardest decision I made with wheel style and finish next! Looks like your in some capable hands!

Also off topic hear but, UPS is hiring pilots 40 to start and hearing might be headed up to 150! Also maybe up to 20 to 25 more 747's getting added to the fleet!
I will give you a shout here in a day or two if your gonna be around.

Chris

Pretty sure I paid enough in shipping to cover the cost of the new 74's. I suppose if you really needed me, I could fly one of those 747F's around for ya.

:thumbsup:

HBRod

08-01-2014, 08:58 AM

You're right that some colors have been done to death. Then there are color's like Matt's that are pretty rare. But I definitely agree with the sentiment that you should paint it the color you want. After all, you're the one that's going to have to live with it for years given the cost of a re-paint. I like that most everyone on here chose's a color that they like regardless of what others may think. And the color usually ends up looking great on the finished car. So yes, let the car tell you what it wants.

Rod

Teetoe_Jones

08-01-2014, 09:30 AM

Spiffav8

08-01-2014, 08:46 PM

Curtis-

Glad to see you in another ride and very happy to see some of my former Vegas crew still active and helping. Jeff, Russ, and Todd have been a great help when I was there and I know it's nice to have the support.

All the best.

Tyler

Tyler my friend, it is great to hear from you. Been a lot of talk about our days hanging out at ATS recently. Good times. I learned a lot from you when we upgraded the Bucket and much of that has carried forward into this build. Jeff still runs an ATS sticker in his rear window FYI.

Let me know next time you are in Vegas.

:captain:

Spiffav8

08-02-2014, 07:59 PM

Realized I needed a Fire Wall Bracket, so I grabbed Laurie and made a run to the parts store. A.K.A. Speedtech. It was a nice drive up to St. George and a good excuse to have lunch with Blake. Not a bad day. Of course we had to grab a few of their new T-shirts while there. It's always nice to see what they have in the shop and I have to say, there are some sick builds happening threre right now.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-qZHfZLh/0/L/i-qZHfZLh-L.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-KQ3NGv5/0/L/i-KQ3NGv5-L.jpg

Spiffav8

08-02-2014, 08:04 PM

The bulk of the parts that came off the car went to their new owner today. Nice to have my garage back! Should be a fairly straight forward and simple way for him to get his 68 up and running in no time.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-NrCbMMc/0/L/i-NrCbMMc-L.jpg

Ricochet

08-02-2014, 08:27 PM

Spiffav8

08-02-2014, 09:18 PM

I'm still trying to figure out why I had to pay you to clean out your garage? :lol:

Glad we able to get together this weekend and pick it all up! Dinner with you and Laurie was great also. Enjoyed your company. Nice checking out your stock pile of parts awaiting the "Victim"! Look forward to seeing it come together.

That's just the way the world is man. Hey...you do good work, you should be proud. :lol:

Good time for sure. Really looking forward to SEMA!

98ssnova

08-04-2014, 02:14 PM

Curtis red or blue i think silver might have run its course. Just my. 02

CraigMorrison

08-06-2014, 10:51 AM

What! No new pics? LOL

Spiffav8

08-06-2014, 08:38 PM

What! No new pics? LOL

So demanding! I know it's been an entire four days!

Small update. Russ has the frame rails out and is just about ready to install the 4 bar. Hope he will be onto the mini-tubs soon. Gotta get it home, strip a few remaining things off the car and pop the glass before hauling it to the painter.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-hKx6gt7/0/L/i-hKx6gt7-L.jpg

jeff71

08-06-2014, 09:30 PM

Just curious, what made you choose AME over some of the other options?

Spiffav8

08-06-2014, 10:43 PM

Just curious, what made you choose AME over some of the other options?

The easy answer....Balance. After adding everything up and weighing it all, it was what fit my overall goal the best.

CraigMorrison

08-07-2014, 06:43 AM

Looking good! Russ is making some great progress.

Spiffav8

08-07-2014, 10:52 AM

Today....I had Pancakes and Eggs. lol

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-bZtDZQx/0/L/i-bZtDZQx-L.jpg

Vince@Meanstreets

08-07-2014, 11:05 AM

....no hamburger patty?

Spiffav8

08-07-2014, 11:13 AM

....no hamburger patty?

Nah....I opted for bacon. Hard to pass on bacon.

tones2SS

08-07-2014, 04:45 PM

Today....I had Pancakes and Eggs. lol

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-bZtDZQx/0/L/i-bZtDZQx-L.jpg

lol
Now, I want eggs and pancakes.
AND bacon!! lol :tiptoe:

MrsSpiffAv8

08-16-2014, 10:11 PM

That's one high flyin build ya'll got goin on here Cap'n.

Does Laurie know yet?

:innocent:

lol

WAIT A GOSH DARN MINUTE HERE......CURTIS BOUGHT A CAR? HOW COULD I NOT KNOW THIS!!!!! Oh wait...no, I totally know. I'm the one lugging in all those damn boxes being delivered every day by the UPS and FEDex guys. Neighbors are going to start talking thinking I'm having an affair with one or all of those delivery guys. Hell, even Steve & Kevin don't bark at them anymore since they are here so often.

:ups: :RunninDog:

Sieg

08-16-2014, 10:19 PM

WAIT A GOSH DARN MINUTE HERE......CURTIS BOUGHT A CAR? HOW COULD I NOT KNOW THIS!!!!! Oh wait...no, I totally know. I'm the one lugging in all those damn boxes being delivered every day by the UPS and FEDex guys. Neighbors are going to start talking thinking I'm having an affair with one or all of those delivery guys. Hell, even Steve & Kevin don't bark at them anymore since they are here so often.

:ups: :RunninDog:
LOL!

Our UPS gal gives our dogs biscuits even if she doesn't have a package for us........and they still bark at her. :D

MrsSpiffAv8

08-16-2014, 10:26 PM

:lol: Yeah bro....you might wanna duck and cover when she sees this. :smiley_smack: Not saying I don't agree though.

I'm not tuff enough to hold anything cold there for too long...kudos to that chick.

Vince@Meanstreets

08-17-2014, 12:04 AM

dohhhh honeymoons over...

Steve68

08-17-2014, 07:32 AM

Spiffav8

08-18-2014, 11:03 PM

dohhhh honeymoons over...

Not even close! Came home today from helping the neighbor replace his water heater and found her cleaning her P226 and 1911. Awesome on so many levels.

Vince@Meanstreets

08-19-2014, 12:18 AM

wait you get a car and she gets a gun? Beats mine....I get a new car then she gets a new yorkie...then it escalated to babies. :lol:

mdprovee

08-19-2014, 08:15 AM

wait you get a car and she gets a gun? Beats mine....I get a new car then she gets a new yorkie...then it escalated to babies. :lol:

Now that right there is funny.

HBRod

08-19-2014, 11:08 AM

Not even close! Came home today from helping the neighbor replace his water heater and found her cleaning her P226 and 1911. Awesome on so many levels.

True words. Interesting choices - P226 and a 1911. Both are fine pieces of hardware so it confirms she has good taste in handguns and husbands.

Rod

Spiffav8

08-19-2014, 01:22 PM

wait you get a car and she gets a gun? Beats mine....I get a new car then she gets a new yorkie...then it escalated to babies. :lol:

I caught onto that really quick and named our Jack Russell's Steve and Kevin.

True words. Interesting choices - P226 and a 1911. Both are fine pieces of hardware so it confirms she has good taste in handguns and husbands.

Rod

She has good taste or should I say expensive taste in most areas.

tones2SS

08-19-2014, 04:59 PM

wait you get a car and she gets a gun? Beats mine....I get a new car then she gets a new yorkie...then it escalated to babies. :lol:

HA HAAAAA
Too funny Vince.

tmadden

08-19-2014, 06:12 PM

Way to come strong bro. Happy and excited to see the final product.

Spiffav8

08-21-2014, 10:24 PM

Way to come strong bro. Happy and excited to see the final product.

Thanks man!

I should be headed your way in March. Up for some BBQ?

Spiffav8

08-21-2014, 10:30 PM

Things are progressing...slowly, but it's worth it. Russ has the rear frame in place and should have it finished up shortly. Not a lot of rush at the moment as I am in line for paint and body. Good thing....I still haven't nailed down a color.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jjTCQh8/0/L/i-jjTCQh8-L.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-PqJsjKS/0/L/i-PqJsjKS-L.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-S2XcwhC/0/L/i-S2XcwhC-L.jpg

HBRod

08-21-2014, 10:41 PM

jwcarguy

08-22-2014, 06:05 AM

Decline

08-22-2014, 09:30 AM

Damn, those AME rear clips are nice! Almost wishing i would have went that way now.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I say dont paint it..Or atleast keep it white..Every Camaro out there is either Red Blue or Black..if you want to get exotic use a satin white like the audi R8 GT(dry carbon accents optional)

Spiffav8

08-22-2014, 10:41 AM

Curtis, are you doing mini-tubs? I looked at the pictures and couldn't tell. Thought you said that they were in the plan. Definitely stronger rear frame setup than what was originally supplied by Chevrolet. Good progress.

Will you be doing a rendering to help nail down a color?

Just curious.
Rod

Yup...Russ decided to add a bit to the drivers side tub rather than add a plate behind it. I didn't realize that the DSE mini tubs are cut for the 68/69 shock mounts. Those should be going in as soon as he's done with the frame.

I'd like to nail the paint down without a rendering. I did one for the original Plan B and it helped a lot, but they aren't cheap and I'd rather spend the money on parts.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-MPkKCQP/0/L/i-MPkKCQP-L.jpg

Damn, those AME rear clips are nice! Almost wishing i would have went that way now.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I say dont paint it..Or atleast keep it white..Every Camaro out there is either Red Blue or Black..if you want to get exotic use a satin white like the audi R8 GT(dry carbon accents optional)

Actually your not the minority. :lol: A lot of guys have expressed the same view. The car really needs paint. It was painted early 90's is the guess and it was just laid over the original factory paint. It looks decent from 10' but any closer and you can see all the touch ups which looks like white out or tooth paste. Two things are keeping me from going with white. One is that I am seeing more than a few that are being/have been built recently that are white. Second is, that if the car isn't dressed right, it will look vary plain. My personal opinion is that these cars need to PoP a bit and grab your attention. My goal is to stay some what true to the classic of the car and add a bit of a luxury vibe to it. It's all about balance.

The AME parts are very nice and the support from Scott Randell has been over the top. Great people to work with. Russ said the rear frame went in fairly smooth and was one of the easier installs he's done. Always a good thing to hear. I can't wait to drive it!!

Sieg

08-22-2014, 10:56 AM

I'd like to nail the paint down without a rendering. I can't wait to drive it!!

Just have it Parkerized and be done with it. That way you can use it like you really want to. :captain1:

GregWeld

08-22-2014, 11:14 AM

Not even close! Came home today from helping the neighbor replace his water heater and found her cleaning her P226 and 1911. Awesome on so many levels.

Is she available for an upgrade???

XOXOX

Love ya buddy!

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2014, 01:57 PM

Little less talk and little more action around here please. I'm sure Laurie would agree with me :lol:

:cheers:

GregWeld

08-22-2014, 02:01 PM

Little less talk and little more action around here please. I'm sure Laurie would agree with me :lol:

:cheers:

Are you kidding! He just started and he'll probably be on the road or actually at an event before you!

LOL

Come on Curtis! I've got skin on this!!

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2014, 02:06 PM

Awesome! See you at the track Monday and Tuesday Curtis. :D

Thanks for the push Greg. :cheers:

MrsSpiffAv8

08-22-2014, 04:04 PM

Is she available for an upgrade???

XOXOX

Love ya buddy!

Awww Greg....I love you!! hehehehhee

MrsSpiffAv8

08-22-2014, 04:05 PM

True words. Interesting choices - P226 and a 1911. Both are fine pieces of hardware so it confirms she has good taste in handguns and husbands.

Rod

I like how he put handguns in front of husband.

Spiffav8

08-22-2014, 04:38 PM

Awesome! See you at the track Monday and Tuesday Curtis. :D

Thanks for the push Greg. :cheers:

Man I wish! Monday/Tuesday is a bit soon. Well....maybe if I skip paint.

GregWeld

08-22-2014, 04:44 PM

Man I wish! Monday/Tuesday is a bit soon. Well....maybe if I skip paint. lol

Don't worry Curtis -- Ron won't be ready either. If he'd have skipped paint - he'd probably drive it more.

LOL

CornHusker4Life

08-22-2014, 04:46 PM

Damn, Greg. Keep it above the belt:waveflag:

Flash68

08-22-2014, 05:17 PM

Yeah Ron... you aren't at the track yet.... didn't you say you were coming to the track day like a month ago at Sonoma? :lol:

Vegas69

08-22-2014, 05:34 PM

Yeah Ron... you aren't at the track yet.... didn't you say you were coming to the track day like a month ago at Sonoma? :lol:

Coming from the guy on his 14th build with three track days total. You sir, win the award. :action-smiley-027:

Flash68

08-22-2014, 05:41 PM

Coming from the guy on his 14th build with three track days total. You sir, win the award. :action-smiley-027:

For a guy who deals with numbers so much I would think you would be more accurate. :computer:

:action-smiley-027:

GregWeld

08-22-2014, 05:48 PM

Flash68

08-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Just a minute --- Let me get Lucille out of her case and I'll play a tune for you two...

Curtis is on such a torrid pace here he'll be finished and driving before you make it to your case there Gramps. :geezer:

:action-smiley-027:

Spiffav8

08-22-2014, 10:48 PM

Curtis is on such a torrid pace here he'll be finished and driving before you make it to your case there Gramps. :geezer:

:action-smiley-027:

Thanks for believing in me Dave.

MCMLXIX

08-22-2014, 11:03 PM

Not sure how I missed this build... Jeff was telling me about it a few weeks ago. Every thing looks great and the speed that it's progressing at is awesome. I really like your wheel choice too.
PS: Russ is an artist when it comes to welding...

:gitrdun:

Spiffav8

08-23-2014, 01:07 AM

Vince@Meanstreets

08-23-2014, 01:11 AM

man its getting thick in here.

Can you post a picture of your car on this page please. Im afraid the others might forget you had a project going.

tones2SS

08-25-2014, 05:14 PM

Good to see the updates Curtis.
I say paint it white. White looks really good on that car in my opinion.

Smitty68

08-27-2014, 09:40 AM

Very cool build Curtis! Yours was nicer than mine is now before you started! Keep up the good work. And thanks for the compliments on my budget "slow" build. :thankyou:

Spiffav8

08-27-2014, 11:22 AM

man its getting thick in here.

Can you post a picture of your car on this page please. Im afraid the others might forget you had a project going.

:lol: Wish I had an update and pictures to post! Can't wait to get it back from paint and start the assembly process.

Good to see the updates Curtis.
I say paint it white. White looks really good on that car in my opinion.

Thanks man. White is on the short list. So many options and ideas. It's not easy.

Very cool build Curtis! Yours was nicer than mine is now before you started! Keep up the good work. And thanks for the compliments on my budget "slow" build. :thankyou:

I have no skills so I had to start with a nice car. :knock: Your car is looking great and will be awesome. There are advantages to a slow build in a lot of ways!

Spiffav8

08-28-2014, 07:19 PM

Just got word the tubs are nearly complete. :thumbsup:

tubbed69

08-29-2014, 05:47 AM

Just got word the tubs are nearly complete. :thumbsup:

Progress is always good:thumbsup:

98ssnova

08-29-2014, 06:07 AM

Just got word the tubs are nearly complete. :thumbsup:
:G-Dub: :thumbsup:

Ricochet

08-29-2014, 07:45 AM

Tick...Tock.... :)

Good news Curtis!!

Spiffav8

08-29-2014, 01:06 PM

Progress is always good:thumbsup:

Yes it is!

:G-Dub: :thumbsup:

Pretty much.

Tick...Tock.... :)

Good news Curtis!!

Right! Sad part is I am heading back to work (stupid job). Pretty sure Jeff will snap a few pics and post up for me though.

:flashie:

tones2SS

08-29-2014, 05:02 PM

White is on the short list. So many options and ideas. It's not easy.

That's why we're here bud. To help out with ideas and to spend more of your hard earned money! lol
:G-Dub:

:peepwall:

Lopeycam

09-04-2014, 11:03 AM

Looks good I'd love to do that type of suspension on my car.

awr68

12-07-2014, 12:04 AM

Bad Ass build, Buddy! Very happy for you...keep this pace going!

jwcarguy

12-20-2014, 10:03 AM

I have had a few people ask about what we did for Curtis's engine

here are the details and engine porn :

We started with a low mileage 08' L76 6.0L Gen IV aluminum block, refreshed with new Clevite bearings, rings, etc
-#823 GM rectangle port cylinder heads, resurfaced (just clean up)
- installed PRC .650" dual valve spring kit w/ titanium retainers
- Comp Cams trunion upgrade kit installed in GM rocker arms
- Comp Cam grind 226/234 dur. 598/601 lift 113+2 LSA
- TSP 7.400" .080 wall pushrod set
- GM LS2 HD timing chain and gear set
- GM LS7 lifter set w/ LS2/3/7 lifter trays
- GM MLS .054" head gaskets
- ARP head bolt set
- GM new LS2 timing cover/ sensor kit
- LS2/3 valley cover
- GM Corvette harmonic balancer
- ARP crank balancer bolt
- Melling hp oil pump
- GM LS2/3 Corvette oil pan kit
- GM LS3 intake manifold assembly, with fuel rails, 42# injectors
- LS2 "Silverblade" 90mm dbw throttle body
- powder coated black LS3 valve cover set w/ stainless fasteners
- GM LS3/7 coil packs w/ factory brackets, stainless fasteners
- AC Delco spark plug wire set and iridium spark plugs
- -4AN steam ports
- all new sensors (ie crank, cam, map, maf LS3/7, knock)

with this setup and tune, we are estimating approx 530-550hp/ 520 tq @ crank (450rwhp/ 420rwtq)

He wanted a great n/a engine that didn't "break the bank" have plenty of power that could be daily driven running the a/c or head out for track events, without the drive-ability issues associated a "overbuilt" engine for mainly street use

Jeff

intocarss

12-20-2014, 01:12 PM

Now you're cookn with fire!! :hello:

WSSix

12-20-2014, 01:21 PM

That's a very simple, effective, and durable build. You're going to love it Curtis! Glad to see everything coming along nicely.

Spiffav8

12-20-2014, 05:46 PM

Now you're cookn with fire!! :hello:

That's a very simple, effective, and durable build. You're going to love it Curtis! Glad to see everything coming along nicely.

Yup. Really looking forward to getting the car put together and on the road. Jeff's engine is similar (bigger CAM) and it's awesome. If I hadn't decided to have the paint and body work done, I'm pretty sure I'd be terrorizing the streets of Vegas at this very moment.

GregWeld

12-20-2014, 05:49 PM

Hurry up already!

Spiffav8

12-20-2014, 05:57 PM

Hurry up already!

I have 98% of the parts needed to finish it. Just need to get the car out to paint and body. If all goes right, it'll be back here around SEMA 2015. :confused59:

I'd love to have something to play with between now and then, but....

tubbed69

12-20-2014, 07:00 PM

That motor will be a lot of fun Curtis,looking good.How's the body work coming along?

waynieZ

12-20-2014, 07:02 PM

Very Nice Curtis.

Spiffav8

12-20-2014, 09:11 PM

That motor will be a lot of fun Curtis,looking good.How's the body work coming along?

Right now it's Pro Storage. :lol: The shop painting the car doesn't have a lot of room, so they are doing their best to complete a high end project and make room for my car. The hope is that come February the process will start. It's of course a bummer to walk past the car in the garage and see it everyday, but I'm in good hands, so it's worth the wait.

Just gotta make sure Brent doesn't try and block me. :stirthepot:

Spiffav8

12-20-2014, 09:14 PM

Very Nice Curtis.

Thanks Z!

glassman

12-20-2014, 09:41 PM

So when the car is in "storage" or "waiting", its called "pro-snoring".

Nice engine, what color combo u painting this beast?

Ricochet

12-20-2014, 10:29 PM

Right now it's Pro Storage. :lol: The shop painting the car doesn't have a lot of room, so they are doing their best to complete a high end project and make room for my car. The hope is that come February the process will start. It's of course a bummer to walk past the car in the garage and see it everyday, but I'm in good hands, so it's worth the wait.

Just gotta make sure Brent doesn't try and block me. :stirthepot:

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :lol: I'm in the same boat as you my friend....Pro Storage and waiting in the wings - although at this time you are closer than me. Looks like it will be February before he has any space for either one of us. Hopefully he will tag team the two of them together?

Spiffav8

12-21-2014, 12:06 AM

So when the car is in "storage" or "waiting", its called "pro-snoring".

Nice engine, what color combo u painting this beast?

Pro-snoring :confused59:

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :lol: I'm in the same boat as you my friend....Pro Storage and waiting in the wings - although at this time you are closer than me. Looks like it will be February before he has any space for either one of us. Hopefully he will tag team the two of them together?

Come on February!!! Fingers crossed.

Flash68

12-21-2014, 12:12 AM

Pro-Snoring.... :lol: it seems like it's anything BUT pro touring these days...

That motor seems like a great combo... and you can crank up the power later once you get bored with it... because you will. :stirthepot:

:cheers:

Spiffav8

12-21-2014, 12:38 PM

Vegas69

12-21-2014, 12:51 PM

This infinite wisdom coming from a guy that has never even broke in an engine in between the frame rails of a pro touring car. :peepwall:

That will be a perfect set up Curtis. :flag2:

jwcarguy

12-21-2014, 01:30 PM

This infinite wisdom coming from a guy that has never even broke in an engine in between the frame rails of a pro touring car. :peepwall:

That will be a perfect set up Curtis. :flag2:

Todd
Now that is funny!!!

Jeff

GregWeld

12-21-2014, 01:51 PM

Oh my gawd! I fell asleep waiting, and woke up only to realize I'm eligible for Social Security next year...

Spiffav8

12-21-2014, 07:05 PM

Oh my gawd! I fell asleep waiting, and woke up only to realize I'm eligible for Social Security next year...

Don't you put that Voodoo Hex stink on me or my project! :confused59: It won't take that long....I hope.

Flash68

12-21-2014, 10:27 PM

Truth! Doesn't help watching your build. Thanks for that. :smiley_smack:

Nah, only look at my crap if you wanna feel better about yourself, your car, or whatever else. :)

This infinite wisdom coming from a guy that has never even broke in an engine in between the frame rails of a pro touring car. :peepwall:

Broken in? Eh, who cares about that....

Now I've broken many engines... does that count? :hitaxeonthehead:

Curtis, this guy must be some bad azz body and paint guy. :peepwall:

Spiffav8

12-21-2014, 11:08 PM

Curtis, this guy must be some bad azz body and paint guy. :peepwall:

He took a paint scrapper to the roof of my car while he was out here for SEMA. :confused18: He better be....needs to finish what he started! :lol:

Rick D

12-22-2014, 04:53 AM

tones2SS

12-22-2014, 05:49 PM

That motor will be a lot of fun Curtis,looking good.

^I agree with you Jeff. That engine will be a lot of fun for sure.
Nice to see some updates Curtis. :thumbsup:

Ricochet

12-22-2014, 10:19 PM

Curtis, who's doing the paint and body? I just don't understand why some guys take soooo long to get these done? Not saying it's his fault but if he has the spot for your car and you have the funds it really doesn't take that long to do full paint and body!! Or is it just going to be a while before he has the slot for your car?

And yes I know ALL the factors that go into P&B work been doing it since the 80's :confused59:

Rick,

I'll chime in on this because it's the same guy doing my paint on the 55 and also did Malitude for Jody. He is a one man show and does this at his shop at his house. He works full time at a shop doing collision work by day and burns the midnight oil doing what he really loves...Hot Rods by night. Currently he is finishing a very high end complete Restoration on a 1967 Shelby. This car isn't in for just paint - but a complete restoration that will drive out of his shop. Seeing what he has gone through on this to make sure it is "Correct" by Shelby standards just validates why I like doing custom work instead. Once the Shelby is done my car and Curtis' will probably slide in together and get tag teamed. We all want our stuff done now but we knew what we signed up for. Good things come to those who wait! :thumbsup:

Vince@Meanstreets

12-22-2014, 11:09 PM

Rick D

12-23-2014, 03:50 AM

Rick,

I'll chime in on this because it's the same guy doing my paint on the 55 and also did Malitude for Jody. He is a one man show and does this at his shop at his house. He works full time at a shop doing collision work by day and burns the midnight oil doing what he really loves...Hot Rods by night. Currently he is finishing a very high end complete Restoration on a 1967 Shelby. This car isn't in for just paint - but a complete restoration that will drive out of his shop. Seeing what he has gone through on this to make sure it is "Correct" by Shelby standards just validates why I like doing custom work instead. Once the Shelby is done my car and Curtis' will probably slide in together and get tag teamed. We all want our stuff done now but we knew what we signed up for. Good things come to those who wait! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: that makes sense Brent
And yes I agree as I've done the 100 point show car resto's and they can get way to crazy with the small chalk marks :D

as long as the clients are aware of the situation all is good.

Very true Vince, and most times the client is NOT in the loop on what's going on.

Sounds like you guys are in good hands for sure!!

Spiffav8

12-23-2014, 07:21 PM

Rick,

I'll chime in on this because it's the same guy doing my paint on the 55 and also did Malitude for Jody. He is a one man show and does this at his shop at his house. He works full time at a shop doing collision work by day and burns the midnight oil doing what he really loves...Hot Rods by night. Currently he is finishing a very high end complete Restoration on a 1967 Shelby. This car isn't in for just paint - but a complete restoration that will drive out of his shop. Seeing what he has gone through on this to make sure it is "Correct" by Shelby standards just validates why I like doing custom work instead. Once the Shelby is done my car and Curtis' will probably slide in together and get tag teamed. We all want our stuff done now but we knew what we signed up for. Good things come to those who wait! :thumbsup:

Thanks for jumping in and answering that one. Couldn't agree more that it's worth the wait.

as long as the clients are aware of the situation all is good.

Agreed! Clear communications are super important and we've all seen what the lack of can lead to.

Sounds like you guys are in good hands for sure!!

You know it! Not going to lie...I'd love it if the car was being working on right now, but it's so going to be worth the wait and extra time.

fleetus macmullitz

01-04-2015, 04:24 PM

Very cool plan Curtis. :thumbsup:

Plus, since he's doin a Shelby he'll know how to put a proper set of Furd stripes on a 1st gen.

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Semi :innocent:

GregWeld

01-04-2015, 04:29 PM

/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ I certainly hope that Ford painted Chebby shows up with a proper sized steering wheel once (if ever) it returns to the track.

fleetus macmullitz

01-04-2015, 05:33 PM

/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ I certainly hope that Ford painted Chebby shows up with a proper sized steering wheel once (if ever) it returns to the track.

Nice...

...shot!

:lol:

Spiffav8

01-05-2015, 09:47 PM

Very cool plan Curtis. :thumbsup:

Plus, since he's doin a Shelby he'll know how to put a proper set of Furd stripes on a 1st gen.

Semi :innocent:

Being the one upper kinda guy I am, I figured I'd go with the Eleanor look on mine.

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Rick D

01-06-2015, 07:09 AM

Being the one upper kinda guy I am, I figured I'd go with the Eleanor look on mine.

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UMMMMM :smiley_smack: :smiley_smack: NO!!! :hello:

GregWeld

01-06-2015, 07:15 AM

Just tow your Camaro over to CorteX Racing and in no time your dreams will come true.... but if you want your Camaro to truly look like a Ford - at least paint it in Ford racing colors/stripes so as not to confuse people. LOL

The other day I was reading the GG Gazette -- there was a '55 Chevy sporting a 472 Hemi. At first I thought WTF! But then THAT is a real hot rod!! I'd love to lurk around at a car show and hear the comments.

fleetus macmullitz

01-06-2015, 07:34 AM

Being the one upper kinda guy I am, I figured I'd go with the Eleanor look on mine.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-SD75g4V/0/L/i-SD75g4V-L.jpg

That is very funny Curtis. :D

Just tow your Camaro over to CorteX Racing and in no time your dreams will come true.... but if you want your Camaro to truly look like a Ford - at least paint it in Ford racing colors/stripes so as not to confuse people. LOL

The other day I was reading the GG Gazette -- there was a '55 Chevy sporting a 472 Hemi. At first I thought WTF! But then THAT is a real hot rod!! I'd love to lurk around at a car show and hear the comments.

Here's another one. Great name IMO 'Blasphemi'...lol

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TheJDMan

01-06-2015, 08:20 AM

Oh my gawd! I fell asleep waiting, and woke up only to realize I'm eligible for Social Security next year...

Ain't that a bitch! I'm eligible in 9 months. Gotta say though I'm looking forward to having more time to play with my toys.

Just thinking, isn't Count's Customs in Vegas? Are they any good?

GregWeld

01-06-2015, 08:24 AM

Ain't that a bitch! I'm eligible in 9 months. Gotta say though I'm looking forward to having more time to play with my toys.

LOL --- yep - you can toss that watch... and you'll have 6 Saturday's and a Sunday. You'll know it's Sunday when the big paper comes.

I've been retired for 23 years... my toys have worn me out. I'm a slave to them. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Spiffav8

01-06-2015, 10:40 AM

Just thinking, isn't Count's Customs in Vegas? Are they any good?

Yes they are, but I am pretty stoked about my current plan. I've seen the level and quality of the work and it's far better than I expected. It's worth the wait!

:thankyou:

waynieZ

01-06-2015, 02:00 PM

Yes they are, but I am pretty stoked about my current plan. I've seen the level and quality of the work and it's far better than I expected. It's worth the wait!

:thankyou:

SWEET !!!!!!

skatinjay27

01-10-2015, 05:24 PM

Wow buddy! Your building one Hell of a car on round 2!:gitrdun:

Spiffav8

01-10-2015, 09:27 PM

Wow buddy! Your building one Hell of a car on round 2!:gitrdun:

Doing the best I can. Thankfully I've got Jeff helping me. Just a few more parts and I've got everything needed to finish it up as soon as it get's back from paint. Waiting is the hard part, but it's probably a good thing. Saves me some coin on speeding tickets.

:drive:

Flash68

01-10-2015, 10:28 PM

Wow buddy! Your building one Hell of a car on round 2!:gitrdun:

Whoa. Look what the cat dragged in. How ya been?

Vega$69

01-15-2015, 05:30 PM

GregWeld

01-15-2015, 09:08 PM

Hey Curtis....Just thinking out loud here but I'd venture to guess we have more top quality Protour builds and being built right here in Vegas then just about anywhere else I can think of.

Your 67 is going to be sweet for sure. :cheers:

Well..... some are being built.... some are just hanging around waiting... and some have been built and sold and the owners still livin' the dream.... LOL

Spiffav8

01-15-2015, 10:34 PM

Hey Curtis....Just thinking out loud here but I'd venture to guess we have more top quality Protour builds and being built right here in Vegas then just about anywhere else I can think of.

Your 67 is going to be sweet for sure. :cheers:

Thanks John. Yeah there are a few happening right now. Should make Cars and Coffee a bit more interesting. Lot of good guy to get out and cruise with once they are all done.

Well..... some are being built.... some are just hanging around waiting... and some have been built and sold and the owners still livin' the dream.... LOL

Might be a little "movement" on one in the next few days if everything goes right. :D

fleetus macmullitz

01-16-2015, 01:52 AM

Thanks John. Yeah there are a few happening right now. Should make Cars and Coffee a bit more interesting. Lot of good guy to get out and cruise with once they are all done.

ProCupholder Touring. :thumbsup:

:D

Spiffav8

01-16-2015, 07:51 AM

ProCupholder Touring. :thumbsup:

:D

Oh yeah! Happy Wife, Happy Life! :thumbsup:

Jeff helped me find a 5th gen console that will be modified to hold some Autometer gauges. He has one in his car and really nailed the install. It fits as if it was made for the car IMO. I'll post pictures in a few...about to run out the door.

130fe

01-17-2015, 10:10 AM

Curtis, let me know when you get closer to the install of the console. I just made a second version of my original 5th gen console brackets into our cars, makes installation pretty easy. Here are the front and rear ones. Yeah, the cool thing about the 5th gen consoles is besides 2 nice cup holders, you can also have 2 more 12v plugs and a usb plug directly into the radio.

Spiffav8

01-17-2015, 10:34 AM

Spiffav8

01-21-2015, 05:08 PM

Well...thanks to the help of some friends, my car is sitting at an undisclosed location (Jody' House) waiting to be picked up by the painter. Vega$69 was nice enough to loan me his car trailer to make the move possible and a few others helped me roll it down the driveway and get it loaded. Laurie and I headed out on what became a bit more of an adventure than we planned. We took the northern route not realizing just how tight, twisty and rolling the roads would be. I expected a few two lane roads, but it got kind of silly. We had plenty of funny looks from people while dragging the car through the mountains and of course plenty of thumbs ups.

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We turned off the 95 and onto the 58. I didn't think the road would last like this for long and it didn't...it got smaller.

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After a few miles we hung a left and this was the view that greeted us. The road just rolled and twisted for miles. It was stupid tight and I was down to 10-15 mph through all of it. We had to swing wide on nearly every turn so as to not drop a wheel or scrape the trailer on the rocks sticking out. There where spots where two cars couldn't pass even though it was two lanes. Absolutely no way of turning around. We joked about the road becoming just a grave covered cow trial and then we came to a one way pass through some rocks. It was so tight we probably couldn't have opened the doors on the truck.

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Thankfully the road opened up and everything went smooth. It was a beautiful drive and one I would do again...only not towing anything. lol

We hit the road and beat feet for home Tuesday morning, this time taking the 99 south, across 58 and up the 15. It was only 50-ish miles longer, but all highway and it saved us nearly two hours. It was a great trip with zero issues. Wish we could have spent more time checking things out along the way there and back, but it was a small window for us and we needed to get home.

Hopefully the painter will be started on the car in a few weeks. Pretty excited and I have to admit nervous.

Flash68

01-21-2015, 05:37 PM

Dang, that's a nice road trip... One step closer.... :headspin:

waynieZ

01-21-2015, 09:48 PM

I guess that was the protouring trail on the way there. Glad it went well.

WSSix

01-22-2015, 10:10 AM

Congrats Curtis! Glad you had a safe trip.

Spiffav8

01-22-2015, 04:41 PM

Dang, that's a nice road trip... One step closer.... :headspin:

It was a lot of fun, but after 1150 miles I was beat! I am :headspin: for sure. Excited and Nervous. Probably normal.

I guess that was the protouring trail on the way there. Glad it went well.

Felt like Pioneer Touring. I can't imagine blazing that trail and building the road.

Congrats Curtis! Glad you had a safe trip.

Scenic route for sure, one that I would like to do again....without a trailer. :D

tones2SS

01-22-2015, 04:46 PM

Glad you two made it safely. Definitely would have been better without the trailer, but you got it there, safe and sound.
Looking forward to the updates.

Spiffav8

06-07-2015, 10:13 AM

Good News/Bad News.

The Good News: After 5 months of storage the car is finally in the shop and starting the process. The car is blown apart and the glass is out. Small parts will hopefully be stripped this week and the body shortly after.

The Bad News: It came with pictures. :confused59: Kind of an odd spot to find rust. Not sure yet if this means replacing the Cowl Panel and Dash or what. It's going to be $$ that's for sure. Like everyone else, I had hopes that I'd get lucky with a rust free car. :lmao:

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