Mikes 68 camaro

[Mikael A]

So after a few years of storage I'm finally back at it.

[Build-It-Break-it]

Nice! More pic's and details please

[Flash68]

Mike, that is awesome. :thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

Nice! More pic's and details please
Sorry have no more recent pictures but I have an old build tread here somewhere.

[Mikael A]

Mike, that is awesome. :thumbsup:

Yes it is but now I have a lot of catching up to do.

[Flash68]

Sorry have no more recent pictures but I have an old build tread here somewhere.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18530

[Mikael A]

Thanks Dave

[glassman]

Nice. Awesome car, awesome name. :cheers:

[Zoomin]

If a guys gonna have clutter in the garage taking up space, it may as well look like that.
:goggles:

[Mikael A]

A few more pictures from before body work started.

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[Mikael A]

Trying to get all the little stuff done before epoxy goes on.

[Mikael A]

Back in black.

[Spiffav8]

Looking good!! :bump:

[Mikael A]

Looking good!! :bump:

Thanks :gitrdun:

[Mikael A]

Under side getting some love

[Dave Pratt]

Mike great work on the 68...really like what you've done with the dash so far.One last thing where did you get those fender braces from? Best ones I've seen yet...keep up the great work

Dave

[Mikael A]

Thanks Dave, fender braces are from twist machine.

[Dave Pratt]

I was afraid of that Mike...I can't even find a set of those on E-bay! Really like what you've done with the build...I'm a ways off from that but I'm learning.Looking forward to seeing her all done up

[Mikael A]

Hopefully I will get the underside in primer this weekend.lots of welding,grinding and sanding.

[Mikael A]

Underside in primer finally.

[Spiffav8]

Looks good!!

[Mikael A]

Under side almost ready for paint.

[califconstruct]

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Looking good!.. nice to see you back at it!

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[waynieZ]

That looks good, nice job.

[Mikael A]

Thanks guys,don't look like much but I spent a few weekends on the bottom and I learned that seam sealer sucks.

[Mikael A]

Almost to nice to undercoat, I might paint frame rails and raptor line the rest.

[Zoomin]

I agree, it looks great. Unless you're going to daily drive the thing I wouldn't undercoat it either.

[sterling454]

It doesn't look like you have a rotisserie, so how did you get it's side?

[Mikael A]

I agree, it looks great. Unless you're going to daily drive the thing I wouldn't undercoat it either.
Thanks I will see how it goes.

[Mikael A]

It doesn't look like you have a rotisserie, so how did you get it's side?

I put extensions on my body cart and used a floor jack and some friends to flip it,

[gofastwclass]

Nice job on the underside. Standing and working sure beats laying on your back!

[tubbed69]

Very good looking underside Mike,great job:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

I'm diggin it!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Dr. Jekyll]

That underside looks really clean!

[Mikael A]

Thanks guys...hopefully the weather holds up so I can get some paint on it.

[Mikael A]

Finally have some paint on this thing:hairpullout:

[Mikael A]

One more because I'm excited :bump:

[MtotheIKEo]

Looks great! What did you spray it with?

[Mikael A]

Looks great! What did you spray it with?

Thanks,it's a dupont single stage in satin and it's a bit tricky to spray but came out ok.

[waynieZ]

I think it looks good, nice job.

[WSSix]

Good job!

[Mikael A]

I think it looks good, nice job.

Good job!

Thanks it looks much better today.... more satin then glossy.

[Mikael A]

OK time for a update, been trying to get all surface rust removed from sitting in storage and trying to do some body work......well at least it's somewhat in one color.

[Sonar Chief]

That looks great! I know what an accomplishment that feels like and you have dun great ... keep us up to date w pics!

Michael

[Mikael A]

Thanks Chief...it's starting to look like something now.

[Spiffav8]

Looking really good!!

[Mikael A]

Thank you sir.

[Mikael A]

Some fire wall love....lots of sanding followed by some more sanding.

[Mikael A]

Sorry picture did not upload

[Spiffav8]

Some fire wall love....lots of sanding followed by some more sanding.

Perfection takes time! :RunninDog:

[syborg tt]

So cool to see this car again and I'm glad your still working on it.

I even went back
And looked at your original thread and I can't wait to see more progress.


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[Mikael A]

Perfection takes time! :RunninDog:
Yes it does and lots of money:G-Dub:
So cool to see this car again and I'm glad your still working on it.

I even went back
And looked at your original thread and I can't wait to see more progress.

That was in 2011 i can't believe how fast time flies ...this car has spent more time in storage then me working on it. In 17 years i have only 18 months of good nights and weekends.:gitrdun:

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[syborg tt]

Yes it does and lots of money:G-Dub:

more then most people can imagine.

[Mikael A]

OK time for a update....bodywork sucks.:waveflag:

[waynieZ]

Wow you've been busy.... It looks good.

[Mikael A]

Some primer on this morning...I am very happy:D

[Mikael A]

Wow you've been busy.... It looks good.
Thank you sir...yes very busy:gitrdun:

[tubbed69]

Looking very good,and yes bodywork does suck sometimes:thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

Looking very good,and yes bodywork does suck sometimes:thumbsup:

Thanks I try:D

[Dr. Jekyll]

Definitely coming along nicely! Looks great out there in the sun!

[Mikael A]

Definitely coming along nicely! Looks great out there in the sun!
Thank you sir.

[gofastwclass]

OK time for a update....bodywork sucks.:waveflag:


I believe this is the common consensus from everyone I know - including body men. :bang:


The car is looking great. At least the body work hurdle is one step closer to over.

[Mikael A]

I believe this is the common consensus from everyone I know - including body men. :bang:
Haha yes

The car is looking great. At least the body work hurdle is one step closer to over.

Thank you. It's one step closer but no where near done. So my original plan of doing the hole car in one shot is definitely not happening.I will finish what I have so far then paint suspension parts and deal with doors and nose later.

[Mikael A]

Taking a break from blocking and I need to hang the nose so I figured I finish up the frame.

[waynieZ]

It looks good Mike.

[Mikael A]

It looks good Mike.

Thank you sir.

[Spiffav8]

Oh heck yeah! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

Wow so it’s been a wile since my last update, lots of progress and swapped out the big block for a ls.

[Mikael A]

A few more pictures.

[Mikael A]

Quadra link install.

[camcojb]

:king:

[Mikael A]

Few more from today

[Spiffav8]

That looks great!

:captain:

[Mikael A]

That looks great!

:captain:thank you,hows your ride doing.

[WSSix]

Nice work, Mike. I'm glad to see you making progress.

[Sonar Chief]

That looks great ... do what you can when you can!!!

[Roscoe03]

That is coming along nicely!

[Mikael A]

Thanks guys,I do what I can when time allows.

[Mikael A]

A few more pictures from last weekend.

[jarhead]

Very nice, that's going to be a monster !

[WSSix]

That's pretty! So you'll have it running next weekend, right? :poke: :D

[Mikael A]

Very nice, that's going to be a monster !thank you sir thats the plan.

That's pretty! So you'll have it running next weekend, right? :poke: :D
Lol no,might be able to turn the key in 6 months or so.

[Mikael A]

Getting some assembly done while I'm waiting on my speedtech control arms.

[Mikael A]

Pictures from today

[Spiffav8]

Man that looks good!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

Man that looks good!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Thank you sir,btw thanks for your help on the ls information I’m very happy with it.

[Mikael A]

Getting some progress finally.

[syborg tt]

Mike the car looks great.

So what are you working on next on the car ?

[Mikael A]

Mike the car looks great.

So what are you working on next on the car ?

Right now I’m working on the remaining front suspension getting all the parts prepped and painted before installing.

Doing rear brake lines,fuel lines and fuel cell in the next couple of weeks but still waiting on parts.

The idea is to get a running car as is and then worry about paint after.

[syborg tt]

I’m looking forward to more updates as this is such a cool build.


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[Mikael A]

Doing some modifications to my lower control arms, been pushing this off for a wile but I really want her back on all four.

[syborg tt]

That looks like it was fun.

Are you re-enforcing the lower shock mount ?

[Mikael A]

That looks like it was fun.

Are you re-enforcing the lower shock mount ?

Changed it from coil spring to coilover mount,also moved the mounting point closer to the ball joint and new brackets for the sway bar.

[syborg tt]

Changed it from coil spring to coilover mount,also moved the mounting point closer to the ball joint and new brackets for the sway bar.

Da !!!!

Sometimes I am a little slow.

[Mikael A]

Just a small teaser,getting everything painted and detailed for the front suspension :hapdance::hapdance:

[Mikael A]

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[Mikael A]

Some assembly required :dance:

[syborg tt]

Some assembly required :dance:

Now that is an AWESOME picture !!!

[Mikael A]

Ok some stuff done today, need to paint my caliper’s same color as the engine and waiting on spring so i can rhino line the inside and trunk.

[syborg tt]

Looks really nice and I am looking forward to more updates.

[Mikael A]

Well the ups guy showed up so a little bit of plumbing,electrical being done and some other cool parts.
Lots more will happen now that spring is coming.

[syborg tt]

Holley 370amp Alternator.

Why you need so much juice as this kind of power is way above my head !!!!

[Mikael A]

Holley 370amp Alternator.

Why you need so much juice as this kind of power is way above my head !!!!

It’s only 200 amps at idle and helps with any voltage drops since my battery is in the trunk.

Probably way overkill but i run them on everything I have and never had a problem.

[Mikael A]

Blast from the past,this was 15 years ago :confused59:

[MtotheIKEo]

Really clean looking setup. Any concerns with the hardline between the catch can and valve covers as the motor moves around?

[Mikael A]

Really clean looking setup. Any concerns with the hardline between the catch can and valve covers as the motor moves around?

I’m actually working on a bracket right now that mounts to the back of the head and holds the catch can in place.

[Mikael A]

This is the bracket that holds the catch can,I will probably have this done in black when i get the ict brackets done.

[camcojb]

Nice work!

[Mikael A]

So i was not happy with the big bend before the valve cover,I ordered a 90 degree fitting instead and ended up redoing the whole thing.
Also my new fuel tank showed up and cant be happier with RCI,fully custom size,baffles,efi ready,sending unit and they made me a filler neck.

[syborg tt]

So I have been struggling trying to figure out how I was going to mount my Norris Catch can and the way you did it never even crossed my mind. You sir are my hero and I can't wait to get home and look at my motor and see what I can create.

[Mikael A]

So I have been struggling trying to figure out how I was going to mount my Norris Catch can and the way you did it never even crossed my mind. You sir are my hero and I can't wait to get home and look at my motor and see what I can create.

Ha ha I’m far from a hero but thank you:D

[Mikael A]

So finally i got my II much vent and I installed my fuel pump so now i can get my fuel system done and trunk painted,

steering linkage and clutch done finally.

column and pedals painted and installed,love the modo pedal covers.

Much more little stuff but I keep plugging away at it little by little.

[Mikael A]

Alright the ups guy showed up again so. I have been very busy:ups:

super charger is installed but hit a few bumps on the spacing and ls water pump types :confused59:but it’s all good now thanks to summit, soooo if anyone needs a brand new ls3 water pump hit me up.

Nose is back on for fitting the intercooler and piping and she is starting to look like a car again.

Lower valence have seen better days looks like something ran it over but nothing that can be fixed :flag2:

[camcojb]

Nice work!!

[Mikael A]

Small update,got most of tubing done, mounted up intercooler and the fans.
Had to move power steering can to make room for radiator hose and change up fuel lines a little.

[Spiffav8]

That's awesome!! Everything fits insanely tight. Had to take a lot of planning to make that happen. Keep at it man!!

:captain:

[Mikael A]

That's awesome!! Everything fits insanely tight. Had to take a lot of planning to make that happen. Keep at it man!!

:captain:

Yes its very tight and it did take alot of planing and laying things out to get it just right.
Going to get a friend of mine to weld up the tubing so its nice and professional looking but other then that it's moving forward 🙂

[Goosesdad]

Fantastic

[214Chevy]

Engine bay is looking sick. I like it!!

[Mikael A]

She is alive and I even went for a ride around the block :drive:

[camcojb]

Awesome! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

That's freaking awesome !!!!

[WSSix]

Congrats! That's a huge milestone.

[Mikael A]

Thanks guys its been a long time in the making:cheers: