'FUSED' 1968 Camaro by Roadster Shop

[RS-Chris]

Introducing a new thread for a build we have been chipping a way at for a few months now.

The customer brought us a somewhat decent starting point for the planned build using a Wegner LS7 pushing around 650HP mated to a T56 and utilizing our FAST TRACK IRS chassis.
The plan would be a clean, stylish '68 picking up some contemporary design cues from European coupes without losing the distinct flavor of the 1st gen Camaro in a pro-touring package: hence the name 'Fused'.

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The starting point:

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Chassis in place right away.

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Rear tub and trunk floor fab - not all of this is necessary with the chassis install, but with the plan for the car (ie, not needing to be original) and time frame, this was simply quicker.

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Trick fuel fill location and truck latch combo:

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Smoothing out firewall:

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[k7king]

anymore pics of the 32 behind the Camaro?
sorry for hijacking.

[glassman]

I cant wait to see this one come together. Love the rendering. I can already tell this will be one of my favorites.

Man, that is a nice shop too. Looking at the "GoPro" 2nd gen, i was looking in the backround, really admiring the shop. I hope to have a glass shop (well my own building) this nice one day....

[tones2SS]

I cant wait to see this one come together. Love the rendering. I can already tell this will be one of my favorites.

^^You said it Mike.
Can't wait to see this one being completed was well. All of the Roadster Shop builds are my favorites. :thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Killer rendering Chris! Enjoy all the little details and touches you guys put on your cars. It's the simple little things can make a big difference. In this case the fuel filler & trunk latch. Slick idea. Look forward to seeing this one unfold.

[Build-It-Break-it]

OK now you guys are just showing off..... This thing is going to look amazing as usual . Beautiful sheet metal work.

[srh3trinity]

I like the gas filler/trunk latch. The rendering looks great. Tons of mods, but in a very subtle/clean way.

[YAMATHUMP]

Can't wait to see this, always cool stuff from you guys.

[syborg tt]

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[Justin@EntropyRad]

Following this one too

[Boss 5.0]

Love that fuel filler design.

[CornHusker4Life]

Love the subtle cues of all your builds!

[randy]

what radiator is that and what kind of feedback do you have on it?

[214Chevy]

what radiator is that and what kind of feedback do you have on it?

Don't wanna speak for them, but I think all RS builds get an AutoRad.

[dontlifttoshift]

Not an AutoRad, looks like a Ron Davis but could be anything.

[RS-Chris]

Not an AutoRad, looks like a Ron Davis but could be anything.

Correct - its a Ron Davis

[randy]

what kind of price are we looking at?

[ErikLS2]

Correct - its a Ron Davis

Will it be solid mounted to the core support as in the picture? If so, I guess you guys have not had problems doing so? (Duh, or you wouldn't do it, I know)

[RS-Chris]

Will it be solid mounted to the core support as in the picture? If so, I guess you guys have not had problems doing so? (Duh, or you wouldn't do it, I know)

Usually we dont solid mount - this pic is just for mock up.

[RS-Chris]

Thanks for all the comments!

A few more pic updates for today:

Rear bumper tuck -

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Firewall finished up:

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Twins! (For now...)

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New inner fenders:

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Core support closeout layout and fab:

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[RS-Chris]

Corvette door handle mod that we first did on the 2nd gen race car and wanted to use on a 'regular' build...

Smoothed area:

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At this point we had a plan for the interior - not a huge departure from factory other than cleaned up lines, some cosmetic enhancements such as newer Camaro vents, double din unit and some tweaked trim for a cleaner feel. 2 of the mods to tackle first were the center cluster on the dash and building the blisters for the new Camaro ac vents:

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[Justin@EntropyRad]

as always

[Beach Cruiser]

Unbelievable! I think I'm just going to throw in the towel now before it's too late...

[tones2SS]

Awesome stuff guys.
I like the Corvette door handle idea. Very cool.

[no go nova]

Nice work and I really like the dash and door panels as they flow together in the rendering.

[J-Rod&Custom]

Love the fuel filler!!!

[sebtarta]

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[Ketzer]

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Looking through the pics, instead of thinking about all the hours of incredible fab and how slick the whole setup is... I was like "how is that door seal gonna work?" :lol: :lol:

Jeff-

[RS-Chris]

Looking through the pics, instead of thinking about all the hours of incredible fab and how slick the whole setup is... I was like "how is that door seal gonna work?" :lol: :lol:

Jeff-

Same as they always work. On the inside edge of the door.

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Outer edge isn't a sealed surface.

[214Chevy]

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:ohsnap: :ohsnap: Fap....fap...fap...fap!! Uhhhh, too late!!

[youthpastor]

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I don't care who you are...that is AWESOME!! nice work again

[glassman]

I just noticed, that looks like a "Blum" hinge used for cabinetry....trick. Love crossover stuff...

[RS-Chris]

Thanks for all the comments!! :thumbsup:

Another trick mod we wanted to try on this car was the 'split' fender detail. Seems counter intuitive to actually add split lines to a surface on these cars, but this one just seems to work quite nicely with a nod to the clam shell style hood of an F-type Jag.

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Fender will get a machined insert in a contrast paint finish so we created the pocket below the split line to accommodate it.

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(only held in with tape for the pic...)

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[Build-It-Break-it]

Wow. .. Subtle details make is what make certain builds stand apart. Outstanding.

[RS-Chris]

With the detail matched on both sides, we moved to the rearward details.

Exhasut tips:

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Green taped area will be replaced with a machined section in steel with the 'Camaro' lettering.

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Lower valance details being added with flared lip on each side:

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[RS-Chris]

Tailpanel insert being machined from steel - backside pocketing to remove excess weight:

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Face side. 'tailpanel insert' sounds fairly simple at first, but the piece had to be thin enough to weld to the surrounding steel while holding the subtle compound directional curves that the original had... the thickest part of the piece was about 0.42"

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In place just to see how it looks plus the new lower valance insert:

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New tip location:

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Tew tailpanel in place (not fully welded in yet)

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[OLDFLM]

RS = OMG!

:king:

Where's the RS web cam app already?

[aggie91]

WOW

That fuel filler/latch combo is killer...

The whole thing has me amazed...

[Chicken Louie]

Inspiring as always! :hail:

[waynieZ]

Beautiful Job! I love the slit and badge on the front fender and the tail panel, hell I love it all!

[tones2SS]

You guys always seem to hit the ball out of the park.
Great job guys. Very innovative, as are are all of your builds.

[Payton King]

Wow! That is all I have.

[jonesmoto]

Awesome build!!

[Musclerodz]

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[rkleypas]

Love the ideas you guys come up. It's something completely different to be able to execute that. Beautiful craftsmanship, as always. Can't wait to check this one out in person.

[RS-Chris]

Thanks for all the comments!

A few more pics for today, kicking off with the rear spoiler. We wanted a lower, less dominant spoiler than factory due to the details we have added on the tailpanel and lower valance. The 'shorty' would give a better visual balance.

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[RS-Chris]

Next we turned our attention to the lower valance area. The plan was an integration of the '69 style turn signals with a center opening and insert.

First we filled the 67/8 valance:

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69 turn signal openings:

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Next, the split chin spoilers:

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Filling the 'dimples' under the lower edge for a smooth edge to the new spoiler:

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[Al Moreno]

Metal magic :king:

[Radlark]

Damn!!!!

Awesome Work Fab Work!!

[syborg tt]

Looks very nice.

[preston]

RS really does have a lot of creative ideas - every car seems to have fresh styling and is not overdone and while you can say there is an RS style, its not cookie cutter in any way.

I mean I am bored to death with early Camaro PT cars, and yet look how many different ways they are making this car interesting to the point where I am excited and interested in the build.

And thanks RS for showing us some of the fab photos not just the finished pieces. I learn so much just looking at how you tack, how you join, the HAZ on your welding etc.

[67camaro496]

Very impressive as always. What tallights are those?

[RS-Chris]

RS really does have a lot of creative ideas - every car seems to have fresh styling and is not overdone and while you can say there is an RS style, its not cookie cutter in any way.

I mean I am bored to death with early Camaro PT cars, and yet look how many different ways they are making this car interesting to the point where I am excited and interested in the build.

And thanks RS for showing us some of the fab photos not just the finished pieces. I learn so much just looking at how you tack, how you join, the HAZ on your welding etc.

Thanks for the kind words. Its a fine line to walk making each car unique in itself and not just throw the same bag of tricks at a build every time, all while keeping it very much a 'Roadster Shop' style.

Very impressive as always. What tallights are those?

Marquez '3d' 68 taillights.

[RS-Chris]

Time for a few updates on this one!

With the host of the metalwork custom touches complete, the shell heads to the body shop and the final stages are in view.

Chassis and driveline assembly: Chassis is our FAST TRACK full frame with our IRS rounding out the suspension setup with Penske Shocks all round.

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Body shop really thanked us for the fine details on this one :lol:

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[syborg tt]

Looks very nice and seeing all of the different Chassis yesterday I was blown away at the volume and the quality of the work you guys put out.

The little blue Ford pick up would sure make for a great Bike hauler.

[garret805]

Subscribed.

[68MaroSam]

This is an amazing build. Love the attention to detail and how clean this is all coming out looking. Looks great.

[tmadden]

That fab work is super nice.

[RPitts]

No words! Wow. I should have talked to you guys first.

[KHShapiro]

impressive!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Dig that taillight panel

[RS-Chris]

Looks very nice and seeing all of the different Chassis yesterday I was blown away at the volume and the quality of the work you guys put out.

The little blue Ford pick up would sure make for a great Bike hauler.

Subscribed.

This is an amazing build. Love the attention to detail and how clean this is all coming out looking. Looks great.

That fab work is super nice.

No words! Wow. I should have talked to you guys first.

impressive!

Dig that taillight panel

Thanks!!!

[RS-Chris]

A few more shots for today...

Out the booth and toward assembly. Color is BMW 'Sakhir Orange'.

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Custom made waterjet cut grille mesh:

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[RS-Chris]

Matching lower in place:

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Wheels shots from ADV.1 of the 'ADV08 SL series' for the car.

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Heading out for upholstery and finally had the car out in the sun. The Sakhir orange looks amazing!

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[LS3 HQ]

Aewsome. Love the details.

[GregWeld]

Sorry -- the yellow calipers are just clashing with that paint - I'd make them go away painting them black... That's the only two colors on the car - the body paint and black. Normally I keep my big yap shut on this kind of stuff... but had to say this because the car is friggin' killer. Love the ADV wheels too! Hopefully they replace the rollers on it as shown.

[WSSix]

Love it! I'm so glad to see a 68 get some love.

[randy]

what did you paint the window trim and wipers with?

[paulk68]

Wow, that is incredible. very nice work guys!!!

[WILWAXU]

Beautiful build! Look forward to seeing the final product.

[RPitts]

I agree with GW on calipers. Love this car!

[GregWeld]

I agree with GW on calipers. Love this car!




Of course -- one of my favorite sayings is "the only guy that needs to like it, is the guy that's paying the bills..."


I just found that no matter what I was looking at in the pictures <great photos by the way> was that I was distracted by the calipers "popping" out.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Yellow caliper spells performance when Eroupein. :bitchslap:

[DKz Garage]

Very stunning car!

[Rybar]

Like the subtle body mods. That front grille and tail panel are pretty impressive mods. And the obvious like the killer chassis and the adv1 wheels make it over the top. Great job again.

[TCRugger]

A few more shots for today...

Out the booth and toward assembly. Color is BMW 'Sakhir Orange'.

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Custom made waterjet cut grille mesh:

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Where did you guys get the accessory drive with the black alternator and compressor?

[airpanaia]

I really like the color and the way they massaged the whole back end of the car. Its different and not the same old camaro..

Well done guys.

[Musclerodz]

I know I am being overly critical, and I love this car so dont get me wrong, I find it interesting that being a 68 it has a 67 firewall in it.

[Z06Joe]

Another awesome build!!

[rjp71]

The car looks great the mods are subtle and clean!. Very well thought out and executed.

[WSSix]

I know I am being overly critical, and I love this car so dont get me wrong, I find it interesting that being a 68 it has a 67 firewall in it.

Mike how can you tell? What does a 68 firewall look like? You've got one hell of a good eye if you can see that with all the changes they did to the car. To my untrained eye, it looks like metal. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's metal. And it's flat.

[MODO Innovations]

The wiper motor hole is round on a 67.

[Ketzer]

Where did you guys get the accessory drive with the black alternator and compressor?

Been researching this myself for months.
It looks like the Wegner drive setup. Powermaster sells black alternators. RS probably does the compressor in house to match. I would LOVE to put together this exact drive setup on my BBC...


Jeff-

[WSSix]

Thanks Shannon!

[Musclerodz]

Mike how can you tell? What does a 68 firewall look like? You've got one hell of a good eye if you can see that with all the changes they did to the car. To my untrained eye, it looks like metal. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's metal. And it's flat.

The 67 wiper motor hole is round, the 69-69 is oblong.

[WSSix]

Thanks, Mike.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks again for all the comments! The car is at upholstery now and hopefully will be back in time to wrap it up and debut at Columbus.

The car is actually a 67. The customer decided he didn't want vent windows so we put 68 doors on it. All of the other distinctions between the 2 years have been changed to something custom (except the wiper hole).

The front drive is from Wegner. It comes with the black alternator and a/c compressor. Very nice components!

Weld, I'm thinking your 40 P/U should have some yellow calipers! HAHA!!

[Musclerodz]

Thanks again for all the comments! The car is at upholstery now and hopefully will be back in time to wrap it up and debut at Columbus.

The car is actually a 67. The customer decided he didn't want vent windows so we put 68 doors on it. All of the other distinctions between the 2 years have been changed to something custom (except the wiper hole).

The front drive is from Wegner. It comes with the black alternator and a/c compressor. Very nice components!

Weld, I'm thinking your 40 P/U should have some yellow calipers! HAHA!!


How did you handle the doors since the door hinges are completely different?

[frankv11]

pure awesomeness , just unbelievable

[spacepirate]

What side mirrors are those?

[B Schein]

How did you handle the doors since the door hinges are completely different?

You just combine a set of 68 door side to 67 body side hinges.

There are a few other give always that it is a 67 like the lack of asto ventilation in the dash and door jambs. You can also tell it is an early production run 67 because it has the original telephone stamping in the door jamb.

[Musclerodz]

You just combine a set of 68 door side to 67 body side hinges.

There are a few other give always that it is a 67 like the lack of asto ventilation in the dash and door jambs. You can also tell it is an early production run 67 because it has the original telephone stamping in the door jamb.

I think I have tried that, but did not work since the 67 is a cast hinge and the 68 is stamped steel.

[GregWeld]

Thanks again for all the comments! The car is at upholstery now and hopefully will be back in time to wrap it up and debut at Columbus.

The car is actually a 67. The customer decided he didn't want vent windows so we put 68 doors on it. All of the other distinctions between the 2 years have been changed to something custom (except the wiper hole).

The front drive is from Wegner. It comes with the black alternator and a/c compressor. Very nice components!

Weld, I'm thinking your 40 P/U should have some yellow calipers! HAHA!!



It's your fault they're not! Was't on the option sheet.... : > )



Love the car... as usual it's 100% top notch RS work.

[intocarss]

Insane build

[ragtop68rs]

Are there any pics of the finished interior yet?

[hersheys69z]

Can you post a picture of the door latch mechanism and explain how you make it all work?

[cluxford]

Wow that is beautiful. I love smooth and clean, my fav mod style, I also love 68's. This is just perfect. Thanks for sharing


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[DOOM]

Very well done! It rocked the auto cross in Columbus!

[syborg tt]

I took a few


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[SBDave]

I'm thinking what looked off to some (Greg!) about the yellow calipers was actually the chrome or polished hoops on the mock up wheels. Car looks killer ...and thanks for the photos!
Dave

[spacepirate]

What seats are those? I love them!

[RS-Chris]

What seats are those? I love them!

Recaro Sportster CS - they are great - good grip and not too bulky.

[RS-Chris]

I took a few


http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2015-Good-Guys-Columbus/2015%20Good-Guys%20Columbus%20%281144%29.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2015-Good-Guys-Columbus/2015%20Good-Guys%20Columbus%20%281145%29.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2015-Good-Guys-Columbus/2015%20Good-Guys%20Columbus%20%281147%29.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2015-Good-Guys-Columbus/2015%20Good-Guys%20Columbus%20%281148%29.JPG

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Thanks Marty! I think you got better interior pics than I did... :thumbsup:

[Winmon]

Wow.. Incredible!!!

[RS-Chris]

Still have to do a decent shoot with the car since Columbus but here's a few more for now:

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[RS-Chris]

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[syborg tt]

Thanks Marty! I think you got better interior pics than I did... :thumbsup:

Hey Chris,

Your welcome and next time I may actually bring my good camera.

btw your Interior shots are great.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

nice work....so much to look at.

nice valve/coil covers

[2L8IWON]

How did you get the rear seats to match the fronts?

[WILWAXU]

Stunning!

[Evan Iroc-Z]

I love the thought of Corvette "handles". I want to do that to my 3rd gen, but I just had it painted and don't feel like going through that again.

[89 RS]

Outstanding build, so many details to look at. The interior is awesome in itself.:thumbsup:

[patriot68]

Who makes the door panels?

[pimlico]

Chris,

What push-button start and keyfob for door locks did you use?

[1transam]

^^^ same question

[randy]

hard to tell is that trim gloss or trim black?

[randy]

really debating about blacking out my grill now the entire way. Love this love this

The black drip rail matches nicely also. Makes the bottom windshield molding part that overlaps the fender not stick out as much.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Any of you guys know the exact color code for the satin black they used on the engine bay, trim and rear valance?

I'm looking for just the right shade of satin black..

[minendrews68]

Very Nice!

[randy]

Any of you guys know the exact color code for the satin black they used on the engine bay, trim and rear valance?

I'm looking for just the right shade of satin black..

I would like to know as well

[Dr. Jekyll]

So many good unanswered questions! I'm hoping RS will come back and update us on this awesome build!