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RS-Chris

10-29-2016, 01:41 PM

Just because we know you guys like to be kept in suspense...:unibrow:

A little tease of something pretty special we have been working away at in secret for a while...

'Inferno' will debut next Tuesday at SEMA in the HRIA booth (#23395). For now, enjoy...

Teaser 1

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Teaser 2

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tmadden

10-29-2016, 04:26 PM

WILWAXU

10-30-2016, 07:16 PM

Can't wait to see it!

preston

10-30-2016, 08:51 PM

I was wondering where the SEMA 2016 content was this year. Very little buzz or preview going on on this forum.

I had to watch the video twice just to figure out what kind of car it was (although I should have just assumed I guess). So then I went through it pausing every 1.5 seconds to drink in each detail.

Looks pretty slick. I like the interior a lot already. And LT1 action , sweet.

preston

11-02-2016, 10:23 AM

So if it debuted yesterday let's see the goods !

LateralJeaz

11-02-2016, 03:49 PM

So if it debuted yesterday let's see the goods !

What he said..:warning:

redfire69

11-03-2016, 06:56 AM

http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2016/11/209-sema-show-2016-TENSEMA16-Edelbrock-after-hours.jpg

http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2016/11/2016-sema-show-og-rides-pre-1972-rat-rods-46.jpg

redfire69

11-03-2016, 07:02 AM

http://image.superchevy.com/f/122433105+q80+re0+cr1+ar0/chevys-from-2016-sema-show-20.jpg

http://image.superchevy.com/f/214922144+q80+re0+cr1+ar0/sema-2016-hot-engine-bays-15.jpg

http://image.superchevy.com/f/214839749+q80+re0+cr1+ar0/sema-2016-tuesday-car-product-coverage-059.jpg

WILWAXU

11-03-2016, 07:19 AM

Incredible car! Pictures only tell half the story.

1Bad68Cat

11-04-2016, 06:15 AM

hifi875

11-04-2016, 08:04 AM

incredible

redfire69

11-04-2016, 10:19 AM

http://roadstershop.com/galleries/inferno-camaro/

http://roadstershop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RS-69-Camaro-combined-1024x685.jpg

Build-It-Break-it

11-04-2016, 12:45 PM

Unbelievable:king:

Sheck44

11-05-2016, 03:17 AM

I just went through every picture, and I am absolutely blown away ... has to be the most expensive camaro on the planet. The whole build is so well executed, clean ... as stated above "unbelievable"

Steve

RS-Chris

11-05-2016, 04:26 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys!

This car was for sure one of our most intensive and detailed builds. We were delighted with the reception it received at SEMA and we were honored to have it land in the Top 10 as a Mothers Shine finalist and also received a Goodguys Gold award!

Stay tuned for a giant build thread!

RS

transam

11-05-2016, 05:57 PM

Amazing build.

YAMATHUMP

11-06-2016, 05:57 PM

camcojb

11-07-2016, 04:15 PM

Incredible car Chris. Spent a lot of time staring lol.

214Chevy

11-08-2016, 09:13 AM

RS needs to produce those mirrors for us regular guys. :headscratch:

Dr. Jekyll

11-08-2016, 07:02 PM

WOW! This build is simply amazing!

jarhead

11-09-2016, 10:33 AM

After going through all the build pictures i am speechless

RS-Chris

11-10-2016, 01:06 PM

Well, the dust has settled after a great SEMA show so it seems fitting we 'show our working' on this Camaro. This has been an incredible project for us to work on. We truly had some pretty big unknowns to tackle in terms of design, fabrication and if some of what we wanted to achieve was even possible. We had some great, knowledgeable and talented partners who helped along the way, without whom many of these details would all have been diluted to make it 'easier' or less of a headache. Thankfully we retained everything we wanted in this car and didn't let go when it got tough. We have an amazing team here at the shop and we simply couldn't have pulled it off without this combination of people.

The owner, John, actually just emailed me yesterday with an amazing pic of the original car back in 1995 in 'All Chevy' magazine. Awesome throwback and a nice 'full circle' starting point to kick off with...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5513/30265500424_544e05dec4_b.jpg

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Day one! (certain C10 in the background will give you an idea how long ago this was...)

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5674/30601566990_77ef0f32cc_b.jpg

Teardown:

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We knew this was going to be a performance based build so as always, we got the shell set up with our full FAST TRACK chassis with IRS option.

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Sheck44

11-10-2016, 02:44 PM

Chris, may I ask how long this build took you guys from start to completion ?
Thanks
Steve

Dr. Jekyll

11-10-2016, 06:25 PM

Awesome, thanks for the additional photos!

preston

11-10-2016, 09:13 PM

I guess by now I should recognize them but what headlights are those ?

69hugger

11-11-2016, 05:32 AM

This car reminds me of a factory concept car. It has so many design elements that don't look possible by a "regular" hot rod shop.
While there were at least a dozen cars at SEMA that were simply stunning, this was one of my two favs. I couldn't believe it was not part of the Battle of the Builders.
Your team should be very proud. You have assembled some really talented craftsmen.
Congratulations on another masterpiece!

Frankenstine

11-11-2016, 06:20 AM

Are there any more pictures of this car yet ??????? I went to the RS website and did not see any,

garickman

11-11-2016, 06:29 AM

Are there any more pictures of this car yet ??????? I went to the RS website and did not see any,

http://roadstershop.com/galleries/inferno-camaro/

RS-Chris

11-11-2016, 01:46 PM

Chris, may I ask how long this build took you guys from start to completion ?
Thanks
Steve

Not sure in terms of hours, but I'd say we were solidly working on it for about 2 1/2 years.

I guess by now I should recognize them but what headlights are those ?

The headlight units themselves are from Dapper Lighting. We fabbed/machined the housings.

This car reminds me of a factory concept car. It has so many design elements that don't look possible by a "regular" hot rod shop.
While there were at least a dozen cars at SEMA that were simply stunning, this was one of my two favs. I couldn't believe it was not part of the Battle of the Builders.
Your team should be very proud. You have assembled some really talented craftsmen.
Congratulations on another masterpiece!

Appreciate that. This car was a genuine effort on our part that it wasn't just to be a haphazard and gaudy collection of 'custom' parts. Just adding a bunch of pieces together makes a car different but not necessarily cohesive to look at. We wanted everything to look like it belonged there and counted toward the identity of the car as a whole without detracting from the character of the Camaro.

RS-Chris

11-11-2016, 01:55 PM

More pics!

With the chassis and initial floor and trunk sheetmetal situated, the body was sent to be stripped to see what we were up against.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5546/30883998505_95cd1f2de6_b.jpg

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5487/30883999135_55c08d326b_b.jpg

Not the worst car we have started with, but certainly not the best... the usual cowl panel rot around the windshield and back glass area. Some prior patch panel repairs etc...

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5538/30883999455_ca577f36f3_b.jpg

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With so many small pieces and patches, the best approach is a clean slate...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5826/30582690880_ec6f2d1434_b.jpg

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RS-Chris

11-11-2016, 02:30 PM

Sheetmetal re-situated:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5780/30767892342_0452516ef0_b.jpg

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RS-Chris

11-11-2016, 02:31 PM

With the foundation in decent shape, the design direction was also dialed in.

The plan was simple: retaining the character of a '69 with enough detail and nice modifications that truly set it apart. Not just 'another' '69. Somewhat of a 'concept car' feel with a contemporary edge within the lines of the 1st Gen, a little nod to some exotics and hypercars with some of the finishes and styling cues. We wanted to flex our design, 3D, machining and printing muscles a little too so this seemed the perfect car to do it...

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5344/30847771175_b0d8262bb4_b.jpg

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5465/30847771085_e2cfb7b135_b.jpg

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5815/30759959581_162918e7a4_b.jpg

Custom fab began with minimising the drip rail detail:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5656/30884098005_34d1027c9c_b.jpg

With some of the mods we had planned, there wasn't really a way to 'ease into' them...most involved some pretty drastic cuts and throwing out some pretty large pieces of the car. Case in point, the tailpanel:

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5706/30767930042_93f3f2acfb_b.jpg

With the opening roughed in, we could mock up the profile of the new bumper and how it would integrate into the corners.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5597/30767936212_4254a67fb1_b.jpg

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RS-Chris

11-11-2016, 02:39 PM

Nip/Tuck:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5761/30252231264_63f4339873_b.jpg

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5822/30252237134_58416e2793_b.jpg

Lower diffuser insert:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5585/30252256254_a686b3fdb5_b.jpg

Mockup:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5724/30252259624_5135c7c08a_b.jpg

Keen eyed amongst you will notice some slight changes in the lower rear later on. With such a radical cut and fab, we started in one direction and then changed slightly as we saw it, stared at it ...stared some more... tweaked here...moved a piece there. Just part of the process. Cardboard, tape and bent tig rod curves work well for us up to a point. When it comes to much larger areas involving multiple surfaces, planes, converging shapes etc, sometimes a two steps forward, one step back approach is needed...

Underside with central insert mocked up and vented 'closeouts'. We also transitioned the lower rear quarters by removing the pinchwelds and making a new smooth transition to meet up with the rear diffuser area in the same plane.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5755/30847953946_4b5a3dd677_b.jpg

Al Moreno

11-11-2016, 05:50 PM

Hey Chris, thanks for the explanation as it gives us even greater appreciation of all the work involved.

HEEP

11-16-2016, 04:12 PM

Can you explain what the purpose of the square tube tacked to the firewall? Does this keep it flat during the weld process ?

Centerforce

11-16-2016, 05:28 PM

Can you explain what the purpose of the square tube tacked to the firewall? Does this keep it flat during the weld process ?

It looks like the purpose was to minimize warping, since its thin-gauge sheet metal.

This build it spectacular! We would have loved to see it at SEMA, but unfortunately didn't get the chance. :(

jy211

11-17-2016, 04:17 AM

is that yellow a "common stock" paint code? Or custom blended?

gofastwclass

11-17-2016, 10:41 PM

Excellent fabrication and design work.

What hood latch are you using and do you have any closer pictures of it? I'm looking for some ideas on a project of my own and I like the direction you chose.

RS-Chris

11-18-2016, 09:06 AM

is that yellow a "common stock" paint code? Or custom blended?

It's McLaren "Volcano Yellow".

Excellent fabrication and design work.

What hood latch are you using and do you have any closer pictures of it? I'm looking for some ideas on a project of my own and I like the direction you chose.

Thanks! I'll see if I have any. I believe it was a 05-13 Porsche latch.

RS-Chris

11-18-2016, 09:22 AM

It's Friday so time for some more pics!

Picking up where we left off, the next job was the side scoops. Always a signature feature of most '69s so we decided to use it as a nice contrast area against the yellow. Some sheet metal mods to the area to highlight more of a 'scoop' with a fabbed accent bezel.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5325/30252302034_e22056dafa_b.jpg

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5472/30252312934_1d75026a45_b.jpg

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https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5538/30252308384_5a373a257f_b.jpg

With a fairly decent fabrication project nicely reduced to 4 images (:rolleyes:), we turn our attention to the rear spoiler...

Stock as a visual starting point.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5726/30768048352_36aca65878_b.jpg

As with many of the features, we wanted it to look cohesive with the car and not a 'hey look at this spoiler'. We decided on a simple more 'blended' and slightly lower look with a stepped detail (this detail escalated as you will soon see...)

Step 1...remove skin. Makes any welding, hammer work and underside access a lot easier without the bracing in the way.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5533/30768049942_fbe7bd0b4c_b.jpg

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Step detail to follow...

RS-Chris

11-18-2016, 09:47 AM

Hood followed suit with the theme we were building on the car. Keep it close to the familiar Camaro lines but with a modernized look. After 10 or so options sketched up, we landed on this one:

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5647/30252411234_3fc858b50f_b.jpg

With an original hood as the base, we began crisping up the lines and peaks:

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5641/30795936531_d03e583761_b.jpg

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Cowl 'trays' matching up with the new insterts

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spatel2589

11-18-2016, 03:00 PM

Looks badass! I personally think this is the BEST vented hood design I have seen so far! Flows really nice with the body!

DT69Cam

11-22-2016, 06:14 AM

Looks badass! I personally think this is the BEST vented hood design I have seen so far! Flows really nice with the body!

Wow, love the hood!!! You would sell a ton of them if produced. Awesome work guys.

Dr. Jekyll

11-22-2016, 10:37 AM

The hood looks great but based on those pics is it actually vented?

JB400

11-23-2016, 06:33 PM

The hood looks great but based on those pics is it actually vented?

I say that they did vent it, but I don't think it's going to do a bit of good, aerodynamically. But, from a visual standpoint, looks great.

Dr. Jekyll

01-08-2017, 02:35 PM

Any more updates guys?