1968 "Real Steel" Camaro

[RPitts]

So as promised I am starting a new build thread on a Camaro I have owned, sold and bought back for the last 20 years. So the last car I started on was a aftermarket body and sheet metal. Sheet metal (NPD) not so bad but matching up to body not so good. Plus the cost of buying all the small parts that don't come with the body was going to break me. So hence the name "Real Steel" lol. So car started off as an RS 327 auto from LA. repainted in 89 from white to Iroc Blue in ROP high school autobody. Yep me and a bunch of other 17-18 year olds painting cars! Lol So on to the car and a list of what I have planed.

DSE Front end
DSE Quad Link rear
JRI coilovers
Anvil everything I can get for a 68( I Know its not Steel)
New LS3 525 from GM
6 spd
18"x11 Forgelines
Rick's Tank with Vaporworks
Baer 6p 14" on all corners

So this is what I am starting with.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1969%20camaro/FC120555-BB6E-4D44-862A-8CB5564C95D7_zpsokm7yv92.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1969%20camaro/FC120555-BB6E-4D44-862A-8CB5564C95D7_zpsokm7yv92.jpg.html)
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[KPC67]

Awesome plan with this 68, I think having history with the car means more too.

[syborg tt]

Glad to see your back at it.

[RPitts]

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I promise I will be better on my updates with pictures. I just got my wheels in and boy Forgeline doesn't disappoint!

[RPitts]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/F96983D4-0BCB-4CC1-9120-53F6F6D4C01E_zpsenogqaq6.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/F96983D4-0BCB-4CC1-9120-53F6F6D4C01E_zpsenogqaq6.jpg.html)

18x11 Going to run a 315 rear tire I tried to fit a 335 and it just didn't look right. 68 just don't have enough room.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/90B4858B-8C8C-4D9B-8D13-62B0FBFAC3D5_zpshhxd1wls.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/90B4858B-8C8C-4D9B-8D13-62B0FBFAC3D5_zpshhxd1wls.jpg.html)

Love the way this thing sits! Received most of my anvil parts(4 months) now just trying to get everything to fit.

[syborg tt]

I like the look of a 315 much better then the 335 as they really are just a shorter version of the old Pro Street tires in my humble opinion.

[RPitts]

I agree Marty. 69s look good with the 335 but the 68 I didn't want a "stuffed" look.

Rob

[Spiffav8]

Hey Rob...Nice to see that this is happening! Looks like a great car and build.

:popcorn2:

[RPitts]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/5193D471-9E85-4049-BC0E-09D6A1072E2C_zpscviwilfo.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5193D471-9E85-4049-BC0E-09D6A1072E2C_zpscviwilfo.jpg.html)

Shot from underside. I love working with the DSE stuff their directions are spot on. Also love the fact that you can use oem fuel and brake lines.

[paulk68]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/F96983D4-0BCB-4CC1-9120-53F6F6D4C01E_zpsenogqaq6.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/F96983D4-0BCB-4CC1-9120-53F6F6D4C01E_zpsenogqaq6.jpg.html)

18x11 Going to run a 315 rear tire I tried to fit a 335 and it just didn't look right. 68 just don't have enough room.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/90B4858B-8C8C-4D9B-8D13-62B0FBFAC3D5_zpshhxd1wls.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/90B4858B-8C8C-4D9B-8D13-62B0FBFAC3D5_zpshhxd1wls.jpg.html)

Love the way this thing sits! Received most of my anvil parts(4 months) now just trying to get everything to fit.


this looks great, can you tell me what width rear end you have and what backspacing you used?

[georges510]

Love it!!! "Real Steel" this car is going to be bad ass!!!

[RPitts]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8ECDBB-0759-46D4-A957-38AB57EEC044_zps2uk0dgmu.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8ECDBB-0759-46D4-A957-38AB57EEC044_zps2uk0dgmu.jpg.html)

So I'm really torn on sticking with original or using the Anvil one. What are people's thoughts on 69 lights on a 68?

[RPitts]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/68A8F199-BA8A-4B57-87EB-CFC0F1B266AF_zpsjwzb82zm.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/68A8F199-BA8A-4B57-87EB-CFC0F1B266AF_zpsjwzb82zm.jpg.html)

Can't wait to get this in between the frame rails! If you need any gmpp Abel Chevrolet out of rio vista are great guys to work with. Great $$$

[awr68]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8ECDBB-0759-46D4-A957-38AB57EEC044_zps2uk0dgmu.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8ECDBB-0759-46D4-A957-38AB57EEC044_zps2uk0dgmu.jpg.html)

So I'm really torn on sticking with original or using the Anvil one. What are people's thoughts on 69 lights on a 68?

Personally, I like the looks of original.

[Dave Pratt]

I like the Anvil item...it's an outside - of- the- box idea...and it's not going to be a numbers matching car...carbon the hell out of it

[KPC67]

If you could put the front bumper on with the anvil piece that would be my choice (I like my cars with bumpers).
It's just one of those personal preference subjects. Do what makes you happy if you change your mind that part is not that hard to swap out in the future?

[RPitts]

Thanks for the input guys. I am leaning towards the oem piece but I'm going to mock up so I can see both looks.
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Notching up trunk corners for full 3" out the back. Next I need to install DSE subframe connectors and start the trans tunnel raise for the 6spd. The extra couple of days off for is great for getting progress done!:welder:

[MX145]

Coming together nicely!

[waynieZ]

The motor is definitely going to be sweet in there.

[MX145]

For sure! I'm jealous.

[WSSix]

I like the round holes with driving/fog lights in the front. Lennie did it to his Firebird and it looked fantastic. I'm sure if you blend them in so that the rest of the front is 68, it'll look great as well.

[RPitts]

Yea I think the only way to make a choice is to mock up both. Got most of metal work in trunk done tonight. Boy it's real easy to flip thru builds on this site and go "I can just cut and weld that just like they did" wrong! I have huge respect for the guys that do this everyday. So here are some updates I got the fuel tank plumbing and the II much fuel installed. I Was very excited about using the stock 3/8" fuel line to work with a little bending here and there.

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[RPitts]

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Also made a filler piece inside the shock mount to get it sealed up. I know the welds are not the prettiest but they are strong. Tuff to weld upside down! Lol

[syborg tt]

I know the welds are not the prettiest but they are strong. Tuff to weld upside down! Lol

Better then I can do that's for sure.

[paulk68]

Looks GREAT!!

[RPitts]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I'm trying to do most of the work on this car myself instead of paying a shop like my last project (that I never finished). I have also convinced my wife on letting me buy more tools with all the money being saved :lol:. The whole point of this project was to spend time with my teenage boys before they are gone off to college. You guys out there with small kids enjoy this time with them... they grow up fast. Ok enough with the sob stuff back to the car crap.
So I got a ton of work done on the car this weekend and took full advantage of some of the black Friday bs. Ordered DSE subframe from Billy @ B&B and the front wheels as well. I will post up some more pictures in a bit. hope everyone had a great turkey day!

Rob

[RPitts]

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The Anvil inner fenders fit very well I was surprised. Also got the DSE brake booster mounted and lower bracket filled in.

[Jay Hilliard]

Coming along great and you are doing a very good job with the fab work. Keep the pics coming.

[Spiffav8]

Looks great. Those inner fenders are sweet!

Keep at it man!

[RPitts]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/7F754106-FBC5-4909-9135-9B403CA2817D_zpszdyqqb9u.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/7F754106-FBC5-4909-9135-9B403CA2817D_zpszdyqqb9u.jpg.html)

Excited! Truck showed up a day earlier than expected! Time to see if this is going to fit in the back of the truck.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C180CD2D-E79B-413D-88BC-AE499AA964B8_zpsq6pqpwqb.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C180CD2D-E79B-413D-88BC-AE499AA964B8_zpsq6pqpwqb.jpg.html)

That was to easy! Fits perfectly. I was concerned about the fit with the carbon inner fenders and possibly having to trim them. Next is to get subframe connectors installed.

[RPitts]

Anyone need a oem subframe! Lol funny how you start a project to be a budget friendly and goes completely sideways. Dam you Lat G and all you guys with cool cars!:thankyou:

[paulk68]

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Excited! Truck showed up a day earlier than expected! Time to see if this is going to fit in the back of the truck.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C180CD2D-E79B-413D-88BC-AE499AA964B8_zpsq6pqpwqb.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C180CD2D-E79B-413D-88BC-AE499AA964B8_zpsq6pqpwqb.jpg.html)

That was to easy! Fits perfectly. I was concerned about the fit with the carbon inner fenders and possibly having to trim them. Next is to get subframe connectors installed.

GOOD LORD that looks amazing!!!!

[RPitts]

Thanks Paul. I'm very happy with the way it's coming out. Feels great to be in shop and doing the work myself. I will say the items I've bought from DSE have been spot on for directions. We all know in building a custom car there's always that part that you buy and go:hairpullout: who designed this!

[RPitts]

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Templates layed out and floors cut. I figured it was better to order sub frame already powder coated from factory and just touch up with a little paint. Notice the holes I need to weld up from the old drive shaft loop.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/7DA4A86C-671A-447F-9B73-F2E9390D6DD6_zpswortrkye.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/7DA4A86C-671A-447F-9B73-F2E9390D6DD6_zpswortrkye.jpg.html)
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All welded up! It was nice to have rust free floors.

[RPitts]

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Rears on the front! A 315 on the front would be so bad a$$!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/BA4CBCB5-1AA5-445A-B1C8-3758B3588FBA_zps0kav5bfw.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/BA4CBCB5-1AA5-445A-B1C8-3758B3588FBA_zps0kav5bfw.jpg.html)

It's going to be hard enough to get a 275 to fit.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C03BA706-6F31-437C-AD9B-57000339F83E_zps2gxpxn3b.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2015-12/C03BA706-6F31-437C-AD9B-57000339F83E_zps2gxpxn3b.jpg.html)

[Ron in SoCal]

Anyone need a oem subframe! Lol funny how you start a project to be a budget friendly and goes completely sideways. Dam you Lat G and all you guys with cool cars!:thankyou:

Yeah you got it bad Rob. Welcome to the madhouse :thumbsup:

P.S. project is lookin' great!

[RPitts]

Thanks Ron. I've been following your car since the beginning. Great build glad you're enjoying it on the track. I plan on having the car done by spring so I can get it dialed in for first round at Thunder Hill for Optima. Did the event last year in my 13 ZL1. Ton of fun and meet some great people on this forum.

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This thing has a nasty front push on autox! Out on the big track it did a lot better. Or I just suck at autox!lol

[RPitts]

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So this is the pan my motor came with I don't think this is going to work with my DSE sub frame? I really like the design of the Mast cast pan vs welded steel and the option of the oil cooler lines for future. Another thing I need to pick your guys brains on is long tube header vs mid length but can't seem to pull the trigger on the DSE ones($$$). What are some of your guys thoughts on other headers out their that will fit? Keep in mind this will always be a n/a motor. In my old drag racing day we used to do a step header with a merge Burns collector but that was on a comp or Super stock motor that we were shifting at 9500! Thanks for the input.

Rob

[rallystyle]

the mast or holley pan should work no problem. for headers if you dont want to spend the money on the dse ones i would look at ultimate headers. they have a long and mid's that should work. mark s runs the mids on JA and hellfire and they have the dse frames. there are some dealers of ultimate headers on here.

http://www.ultimateheaders.com/index.shtml

[randy]

Im running stainless works headers and autokraft oil pan clears by a lot

[HotRod68Camaro]

Trying to educate myself but how would mids affect performance compared to long tubes?

[ChuckDriver]

Nice build!

[RPitts]

So its been awhile since any updates and a lot has got done. My transmission showed up from American Powertrain and was able to get bolted up with engine. I also ordered the LS swap headers from Kooks and was hope full they worked with the DSE frame. I really wanted an 17/8" primary tube but couldn't bring myself to the $2200 DSE ones. I was really happy to find out they fit perfect!

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She's a Roller!!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-02/FF108D74-A924-4F8B-B9EF-2D4AC5A9E538_zpssc3tqfop.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-02/FF108D74-A924-4F8B-B9EF-2D4AC5A9E538_zpssc3tqfop.jpg.html)

Next up is building the exhaust and fitting rest of sheet metal for final gapping and then off to paint! Just wanted to throw a shot out to Billy at B&B Classics for all the great customer service and help with all my questions.

[RPitts]

So I decided to remove the ball flange and install 3" V band clamps. Also ordered a cross over pipe and cross member from B&B very nice pieces.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-01/3B00DF50-424D-4F95-9D14-9A46438EAA2A_zps7hicoefz.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%
20camaro/2016-01/3B00DF50-424D-4F95-9D14-9A46438EAA2A_zps7hicoefz.jpg.html)
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Here is a shot of the pass side showing header clearance

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Very excited my third member showed up so now I can order my drive shaft and start exhaust. I went with 3.90 and the Wavetrac posi unit. Talking to a few guys running autocross the 3.73 was a bit tall in 2nd gear so hopefully this will be overall a good ratio.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-03/7AE6A8DB-32E9-4596-A33F-126D0E3A0DF2_zpsjdhinh9m.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-03/7AE6A8DB-32E9-4596-A33F-126D0E3A0DF2_zpsjdhinh9m.jpg.html)

[RPitts]

Nice build!

Thanks! I am having a blast with this project.

[RPitts]

Trying to educate myself but how would mids affect performance compared to long tubes?

I have always been told that long tubes make more power on normally aspirated motors then short or mid length. Now do I have the docs to back that up? Nope. Lol

[67machrod]

Yea I think the only way to make a choice is to mock up both. Got most of metal work in trunk done tonight. Boy it's real easy to flip thru builds on this site and go "I can just cut and weld that just like they did" wrong! I have huge respect for the guys that do this everyday. So here are some updates I got the fuel tank plumbing and the II much fuel installed. I Was very excited about using the stock 3/8" fuel line to work with a little bending here and there.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/2015-11/0C73A8B3-191E-4DE6-AD01-22513929C885_zpscw9qczx1.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/2015-11/0C73A8B3-191E-4DE6-AD01-22513929C885_zpscw9qczx1.jpg.html)http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/2015-11/BBAD2B43-E17B-4489-8526-961DE6255F8C_zpsdftyb6st.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/2015-11/BBAD2B43-E17B-4489-8526-961DE6255F8C_zpsdftyb6st.jpg.html)

Did you make that square bracket and cover yourself or was that a purchased piece?

[67machrod]

Oh! I also have a Brand New Holley 302-1 LS oil pan for sale if you are interested.

[WSSix]

Glad to see the headers fit well for you. Congrats on getting the car to being a roller.

Is that a Blazer or C/K I see sitting back there?

[RPitts]

Did you make that square bracket and cover yourself or was that a purchased piece?

Nope I bought the fuel pump cover from DSE.

[RPitts]

Oh! I also have a Brand New Holley 302-1 LS oil pan for sale if you are interested.

Thanks but I already got the Mast pan.

[RPitts]

Glad to see the headers fit well for you. Congrats on getting the car to being a roller.

Is that a Blazer or C/K I see sitting back there?

Yup! That's my sons 72 K10..Was his daily driver in high school. What every kid needs a big block 4sd! Lol

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[RPitts]

So it's been awhile since I've updated on here. I have got a ton of things getting checked off my list! First I was just going to patch the passenger side quarter panel then the more I looked at it I decided to change it out completely. Amazing how you do the second one twice as fast. The amd sheet metal is really a step up from the crap that was being produced by other companies. So as far as sheet metal all I have left is some gaping on quarter to trunk and trying to get the anvil carbon hood to line up the best I can. After I got the quarter done I moved onto raising up the trans tunnel to clear the T56 and bell housing. I used the tunnel kit from B&B very nice to start with btw. A lot of in and out and trimming before I could weld in place. http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/0314B9B8-6C57-42E0-9A99-D00A5B30F379_zpstfpt9tz5.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/0314B9B8-6C57-42E0-9A99-D00A5B30F379_zpstfpt9tz5.jpg.html)

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And yes I got all rust cleaned and epoxy primed and weld thru primed! I don't ever want to this again.
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Ok so I thought that the quarters were a bitch..... Well let's just say the exhaust was close to 40hrs of burnt hands,flash burn,2 band saw blades,15 cut off wheels and more four letter words then you can imagine. But after all that I'm pleased with the way it came out.
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[RPitts]

I'm hoping I can heat up the hood on passenger side corner to get it down a bit otherwise it's getting some Ring Bros hood pins or cut in some aero latches.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/31EF7EB1-CEF9-4F65-9668-C654F101BD06_zpsh1mh9dig.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/31EF7EB1-CEF9-4F65-9668-C654F101BD06_zpsh1mh9dig.jpg.html)

[WSSix]

Nice work on the exhaust.

Sorry I missed your reply your son's K10. That's a sharp looking truck. I love lifted K trucks

[RPitts]

Nice work on the exhaust.

Sorry I missed your reply your son's K10. That's a sharp looking truck. I love lifted K trucks

Thanks! I have a special place for these trucks. I want to build a 2wd 67 but I need to get thru this project first.

[Sonar Chief]

That exhaust looks great ... knowing you did it yourself is worth more than all the kits out there! I haven't tackled a complete exhaust and don't know if I could build one as nice as that ... especially w/o TIG experience and a machine of course!

Looks great ... :trophy-1302:

[Efi69Cam]

So its been awhile since any updates and a lot has got done. My transmission showed up from American Powertrain and was able to get bolted up with engine. I also ordered the LS swap headers from Kooks and was hope full they worked with the DSE frame. I really wanted an 17/8" primary tube but couldn't bring myself to the $2200 DSE ones. I was really happy to find out they fit perfect!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-01/D6997504-4A7F-4985-96F4-E85999709227_zps24satcol.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-01/D6997504-4A7F-4985-96F4-E85999709227_zps24satcol.jpg.html)
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http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-01/29F934DE-3434-4A97-8116-56B706FBDA6E_zpsg0qlexdt.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-01/29F934DE-3434-4A97-8116-56B706FBDA6E_zpsg0qlexdt.jpg.html)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-02/BC4136FC-AB43-4F63-9AB9-9DBA9314ED91_zps6qvlkgu6.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-02/BC4136FC-AB43-4F63-9AB9-9DBA9314ED91_zps6qvlkgu6.jpg.html)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-02/57F19631-E949-4C15-8086-ECCE94E4DE3F_zpselmd24hr.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-02/57F19631-E949-4C15-8086-ECCE94E4DE3F_zpselmd24hr.jpg.html)

She's a Roller!!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/1968%20camaro/2016-02/FF108D74-A924-4F8B-B9EF-2D4AC5A9E538_zpssc3tqfop.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/1968%20camaro/2016-02/FF108D74-A924-4F8B-B9EF-2D4AC5A9E538_zpssc3tqfop.jpg.html)

Next up is building the exhaust and fitting rest of sheet metal for final gapping and then off to paint! Just wanted to throw a shot out to Billy at B&B Classics for all the great customer service and help with all my questions.

Are you using the 060404 mounts?
Thanks!

[RPitts]

Are you using the 060404 mounts?
Thanks!

I'm not sure on the DSE part number but I believe they are the 1" set back ones.

[RPitts]

That exhaust looks great ... knowing you did it yourself is worth more than all the kits out there! I haven't tackled a complete exhaust and don't know if I could build one as nice as that ... especially w/o TIG experience and a machine of course!

Looks great ... :trophy-1302:

Thanks! I used the Stainless Works rod builder kit and a set of the Borla mufflers and Summit 3" v band clamps. Before I started welding it up I practiced a lot and still not a pro by any means!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Robpitts1969/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/B6DC07A6-4951-46A9-8064-82DCA73CCF79_zpsxxuzsrk5.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Robpitts1969/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/B6DC07A6-4951-46A9-8064-82DCA73CCF79_zpsxxuzsrk5.jpg.html)

[Efi69Cam]

I'm not sure on the DSE part number but I believe they are the 1" set back ones.

Thank you!

[SlowProgress]

Love the exhaust. I am going through my own pain and suffering at the moment to get mine to fit and this is great motivation. I have a few weld practice pieces already as well. This would be so much easier if we did it every day !!

[RPitts]

Love the exhaust. I am going through my own pain and suffering at the moment to get mine to fit and this is great motivation. I have a few weld practice pieces already as well. This would be so much easier if we did it every day !!

I agree. I think just getting everything tacked and lots of small welds is best approach. This material can move around a lot. Also lots of small cuts and a ton of patience. If you don't have a band saw a recommend getting one I got a cheep harbor freight one and put a good lennox blade and worked perfect. Also for the extra $ put the v band clamps on I like having it come apart separate pieces. Now if I can just find a painter I will be set!

[Freedom_road]

Kudos to Billy, he's my guy for custom work for sho!