The OneLapCamaro complete build thread [Archive] - Page 2

James OLC

08-11-2008, 06:10 AM

sweet since the thread got off track again james will be posting more pic!!! lol

i love the color you chose, cant wait to see that bad boy in color!! james what color your planing on finishing the splitter/spoiler with?

Thanks AJ,

I am debating that myself right now. My initial plan was to paint the spoiler grey and leave the splitter portion natural aluminum but we have now been considering painting the spoiler portion body color and either leaving the splitter natural or painting it grey. I think that decision will be made once the car is in color.

I'll have to take some more pictures tonight and tomorrow...

James OLC

08-17-2008, 10:56 AM

One last piece of business that we wanted to get to before paint was running the AC lines in the engine compartment. We tucked the Vintage Air bulkhead high under the passenger fender and although it was ideal for hiding the lines there, it really made getting them hooked up more of an exercise as a contortionist than a builder. Suprisingly they cooperated from the start and we were able to get all of the hoses run with a fraction of the cussing that I used during the original mock up.

We'll clean the hoses up a bit after paint but I think we were able to run them with minimal clutter.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/AC%20lines.JPG

James OLC

08-17-2008, 10:57 AM

Well, it's been two and half years since we started on the '67 and we are finally in the paint booth this weekend. Yesterday was dedicated to the last of the clean up after it's final wet sanding:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/wet%20sand%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/wet%20sand%202.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/wet%20sand%203.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/wet%20sand%204.JPG

James OLC

08-17-2008, 10:58 AM

and we got the car masked for paint... unfortunately, as is usually the case, my camera battery died after the first couple of pieces:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/masking%201.JPG

It's masked now and Chris just wanted to spend a bit more time on the hood (the carbon fiber has proven a challenge to get ready for paint) and give the trunk lid one final pass before starting the paint. Of course today is the hottest day of the year so he was thinking about starting a little later in the day to make the process a bit more bearable.

Spiffav8

08-17-2008, 12:15 PM

James the car looks awesome and I can't wait to see some color on it. Get some fresh batteries for that camera!

:D

Efi69Cam

08-17-2008, 04:36 PM

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/spltr%206.jpg

http://www.iceandcoal.org/miscellany/cowcatcher400x602.jpg

Matt@RFR

08-17-2008, 09:13 PM

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/spltr%206.jpg

http://www.7extrememotorsports.com/lemans/cars/chevrolet-corvette-c6r-11.jpg

James OLC

08-19-2008, 09:11 PM

Awesome picture Matt

James OLC

08-19-2008, 09:11 PM

A couple of final pictures of the car fully masked and ready for paint:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/mask%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/mask%202.jpg

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/mask%203.JPG

James OLC

08-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Chris started painting this morning after a final day of masking and prepping yesterday. The day started off with 5 coats of base applied with all of the body parts in their proper location to minimize variations in the metallic and ensure consistency over the entire car.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20base%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20base%202.JPG

James OLC

08-19-2008, 09:16 PM

With the base coats done the car was partially blown apart again, with the hood, trunk, header, and valance coming off and four coats of clear being laid down over the course of the afternoon.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20clear%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20clear%202.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20clear%203.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20clear%204.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/paint%20clear%205.JPG

We’ll give the paint a day and then the wet sanding and buffing will begin. With five passes of wet sanding and three rounds of polishing there is another 40 hours of work before we start reassembly.

camcojb

08-19-2008, 09:49 PM

looks fantastic James.................... :yes:

Jody

GHOSTDANCER

08-19-2008, 10:58 PM

:hail: :hail: :hail: :cheers:

skatinjay27

08-19-2008, 11:15 PM

With five passes of wet sanding and three rounds of polishing there is another 40 hours of work before we start reassembly.now the fun begins :lol:
the color is gorgous! dont know if i missed it but what color is it?
i wanna see this car in person when it done so bad... any chance of sema?

7TSS

08-20-2008, 03:00 AM

Must feel good to have reached this milestone. Looks great. :thumbsup: :hail: :bow:
Can't wait to see it finished.

itsals1

08-20-2008, 03:44 PM

That looks spot on, love the color! Congrats James! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Travis

tony byram

08-20-2008, 07:26 PM

That has to be one of the sharpest 67 Camaros on the planet! The amount of detail and the color is just OUTSTANDING! Congradulations! :thumbsup:

Lenie

08-20-2008, 08:31 PM

SWwwweeeeeeeeeeeet!

awr68

08-20-2008, 11:02 PM

That has to be one of the sharpest 67 Camaros on the planet! The amount of detail and the color is just OUTSTANDING! Congradulations! :thumbsup:

Totally agree!! :thumbsup:

syborg tt

08-21-2008, 08:11 AM

James - Congratulations it looks great.

I can't tell you how much I like watching the build of this car. It has to be one of my favorites.

OLDFLM

08-27-2008, 12:38 PM

Paint code/color please?

08-27-2008, 01:40 PM

James,
Will the car be ready to race for the 2009 one lap race?

James OLC

08-28-2008, 06:08 AM

Paint code/color please?

Ty, the paint is a custom mix based off of a BASF Glasurit color-max code. I can try and get you close (at least the base code) but my suggestion would be to find a Glasurit dealer and go through their color wheels for an hour or two. We sprayed out a couple of header panels a couple of times before we found exactly the color that I wanted and I would recommend that everybody do the same.

James,
Will the car be ready to race for the 2009 one lap race?

It should be. We are probably six weeks away from having the car together and on the road. Hopefully we can string together a few track days and have the car reasonably dialed in for May. A better question would be "will the driver be ready"?

OLDFLM

09-01-2008, 08:22 AM

If you can get me close my painter and I can take it from there! Thanks!!
V/R,
Ty

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:34 PM

We got a couple of new bits and pieces from Matt at RFR while Chris was finishing with the wet sanding and polishing. The first part is our newly designed hood latch:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hoodlatch%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hoodlatch%202.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hoodlatch%203.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hoodlatch%204.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hoodlatch%205.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:38 PM

Chris is nearly finished the wet sand and polish, with just over 50 hours into the body at this point. That includes five passes of wet sanding ending at 2500 grit and three round of polishing. With the body now unmasked we are working on the final assembly.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%203.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%204.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:38 PM

The power windows are in and the glass is in place. We are working on the wing windows now and hopefully have them rebuilt tomorrow. Then we'll start aligning the glass.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%202.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%205.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%206.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:39 PM

We also got the exhaust back from Top Gun today with the entire assembly ceramic coated and ready for installation tomorrow. We've got an awesome new electrical system coming this week which we'll get in next week - it is completely revolutionary and has some killer features.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/3%20sept%207.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:40 PM

We also spent some time working on the second of Matts new offering for us:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/towhook%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/towhook%203.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:41 PM

He had these tow hooks laser cut for us. We'll wind up with two up front, below the front valance, and one in the back. The rear one is very nearly finished and we'll be going on the fronts tomorrow.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hook%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/hook%202.JPG

James OLC

09-03-2008, 09:42 PM

I also wanted to take a minute to thank John at Speartech who built a pair of extension harnesses for our relocated coil brackets. He turned them around in no time flat and they fit perfectly. Great customer service is always appreciated - thanks.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/speartech%201.JPG

camcojb

09-03-2008, 09:50 PM

I mentioned it on camaros.net, but it's worth another.............. you've got to be stoked, car is absolutely phenomenal........:thumbsup:

Jody

awr68

09-03-2008, 10:13 PM

Bad ass car for sure!! Awesome seeing it come together!!

I need to give Matt a call....haven't talked to him for a couple years! Good to see him back doing his RFR thing!!

XcYZ

09-04-2008, 05:33 AM

...... you've got to be stoked, car is absolutely phenomenal........:thumbsup:

No doubt, that's a bad ass car. :cheers:

Ricochet

09-04-2008, 07:21 AM

What a kick ass car!! A ton of innovative ideas and parts I keep checking out. Attention to detail is awesome. For starters - that core support IMO just does it. Look forward to seeing to come togther.

Brent

James OLC

09-04-2008, 08:37 AM

Thanks guys,

Obviously this is a really cool part of the build as everything comes back together and it starts to look and feel like a car again. This week has been a bit of a roller coaster though... even though the car has been more or less completely mocked up twice so far, we had a bunch of little stuff bite us at the begining of the week; mostly basic reproduction parts that don't fit or work right (what a shock). Dumb little things like the (reproduction) push buttons for the (original and rechromed) door handles that aren't cooperating or the feeling that you get when you open your box of door locks and find the trim rings on each and every one of them damaged in some special way. Fortunately (knock on wood) I think that we are back on track again with everything coming together nicely.

What a kick ass car!! A ton of innovative ideas and parts I keep checking out. Attention to detail is awesome. For starters - that core support IMO just does it. Look forward to seeing to come togther.

Brent

Thanks Brent, we spent a lot of time on parts like the rad support and inner fenders trying to do something a little bit (or a lot) different but keep it looking like the factory could have done it that way. It's a difficult balance but I am happy with the way that it all has come together.

Thanks again,
James

7TSS

09-04-2008, 11:12 AM

Like everyone else is saying, this is one badass car. I love the attention to detail in both form & function. Can't wait to see the final assembled pics.
:thumbsup: :hail: :bow:

09-04-2008, 01:07 PM

you've got to be stoked, car is absolutely phenomenal........:thumbsup:

Jody

X1000000! One hell of a camaro! :hail:

ArisESQ

09-05-2008, 02:33 PM

this car is just unbelievable... it basically has the best of everything! from the freaking ap racing brakes to the penske shocks to the katech motor. just amazing. thats all i can say.

Steve1968LS2

09-05-2008, 02:47 PM

I'm coming for you Ricky-Bobby....

:unibrow:

James OLC

09-05-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm coming for you Ricky-Bobby....

:unibrow:

LMAO...

James OLC

09-05-2008, 10:25 PM

I thought I would post a quick update before heading to La Jolla for the week so here is where we are today...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/OLC%20Sept%205%20no%201.JPG

The exhaust is in, the Mark Williams aluminum driveshaft has arrived, the brakes are bled and the power windows and glass is being aligned. Most importantly for '67 fans... the vent windows are in!

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/OLC%20Sept%205%20no%202.JPG

We wanted to see the car on the groung one last time before finishing off some other minor details so here it sits. The lower valance still need polishing and so does the roof but I couldn't resist shooting a couple of pics.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/OLC%20Sept%205%20no%203.JPG

The hood is just set in place - no hinges and no latch - and it still needs to be sanded and polished but it's there.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/OLC%20Sept%205%20no%204.JPG

James OLC

09-05-2008, 10:29 PM

We had the entire exhaust system ceramic coated after grinding all of the welds flush (there is something I will never do again). We have the tips trimmed properly and the fit is great...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/exhaust%20tip%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/exhaust%20tip%202.JPG

byndbad914

09-05-2008, 11:00 PM

car looks amazing - I dig the exhaust treatment... little cool things like that really make a car IMO and those worked out very cleanly.

skatinjay27

09-06-2008, 12:15 AM

man james !!!!! YOU DA MAN! lol
the tips sit in ther PERFECT...

Rybar

09-06-2008, 01:08 AM

James, car looks freaking badass! :thumbsup:

So when can we see a picture of yours and Penny side by side? :hail:

Steve1968LS2

09-06-2008, 08:26 AM

James, car looks freaking badass! :thumbsup:

So when can we see a picture of yours and Penny side by side? :hail:

My guess would be around November 8th... :rofl:

Steve1968LS2

09-06-2008, 08:28 AM

On a serious note.. I must say that this car is absolutly bad ass.. I just oozes attitude. And while it has a simular vibe as Penny the excution and attention to detail is on a whole other level.

We have a full page on it in the new Camaro Performers and I can't wait until it's done to do more.

BTW.. you will LOVE those tires...

Vegas69

09-06-2008, 08:42 AM

Absolutely killer build....how did I miss this one?:unibrow:

WILWAXU

09-06-2008, 08:51 AM

My guess would be around November 8th... :rofl:The day after SEMA? :lol:

monza

09-06-2008, 09:33 AM

My guess would be around November 8th... :rofl:
:_party:

SICK!!

itsals1

09-06-2008, 04:52 PM

James, its nice to see such detail on your 67', its over the top :wow: . I only wish I could start on mine! I think I'm as excited to see it done as you.The bar has been raised again :cheers: . Congrats on another milestone!!

Travis

chicane

09-06-2008, 05:42 PM

Steve1968LS2

09-06-2008, 06:15 PM

The day after SEMA? :lol:

:unibrow:

lil427z

09-06-2008, 08:06 PM

first class.
:lateral: :cheers: :woot:
rick k

James OLC

09-09-2008, 07:13 AM

My guess would be around November 8th... :rofl:

Fingers crossed my friend. The car will be ready...

On a serious note.. I must say that this car is absolutly bad ass.. I just oozes attitude. And while it has a simular vibe as Penny the excution and attention to detail is on a whole other level.

We have a full page on it in the new Camaro Performers and I can't wait until it's done to do more.

BTW.. you will LOVE those tires...

Thanks for the page in Camaro Performers Steve! I was at the UTC mall the other day and there it was (if you want a copy and were thinking of going to the UTC, don't bother, there are no more copies there). It's great! Thanks for the props for all the people who have helped out on the project.

James OLC

09-09-2008, 07:15 AM

It'll be good to see it all together in Nov., it's been quite a journey from where it was this time last year... a couple of scotch's, a cigar and realizing it was only four o'clock in the morning later... and now it this close.

Good times.

Great times my friend. Getting it done will be an awesome milestone... Getting in on the track will be so much sweeter. I appreciate your help and advice through this and look forward to another couple of long nights in Vegas this fall.

ArisESQ

09-18-2008, 09:46 AM

updates?

James OLC

09-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Well we are working hard on getting the car together and are making more and more headway every day.

On Monday we were fortunate enough to borrow some awesome new scales from the guys at Tunerworks in Calgary, AB. We used the wireless Longacre scales to corner weight the car for a baseline to get the Penske shocks blueprinted next week:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Sept%2015.JPG

James OLC

09-19-2008, 09:20 PM

Once we were done with the scales, we sent the car to the upholstry shop to get the carpet, headliner, and trunk finished up while we wait for the rest of the interior to come together. He finished up with the car this morning and did a nice, clean job.

The trunk was simple and efficient, I wanted to maintain a (modern) factory like finish and think that it hit the mark:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Trunk%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Trunk%202.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Trunk%203.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Trunk%204.JPG

James OLC

09-19-2008, 09:21 PM

The headliner is obviously a little more difficult to show but here it is. We started with a seriously flawed piece from TopShop that needed to be extensively reworked. Although the entire process was more hassle than we had hoped, the finished product came out well.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Headliner.JPG

James OLC

09-19-2008, 09:22 PM

With the first round of interior work done it was back in the shop and back up in the air to continue the assembly. Lots of small stuff going on all the same time but our focus for the weekend will be on the wiring and getting the car ready to fire next week.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Sept%2019%20a.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Sept%2019%20b.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Sept%2019%20c.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/Sept%2019%20d.JPG

James OLC

09-19-2008, 09:23 PM

Littlefuse and I-Squared have provided one of their increadible new ISIS power distribution/management systems for the car. The kit is increadibly complete and represents the absolute state of the art for wiring and control. I will be posting the step by step install of the system on the forums and with more detail on our wbsite as the installation goes forward over the next week. For now here are a couple of sneak peaks at the ISIS kit:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/ISIS%201.JPG

The heart of the ISIS System is the Mastercell which acts as a control hub for all of the downstream functions in the car. The programmablity of the Mastercell gives the entire system increadible power as it allows for multiple switches to control individual loads (like electric fans) and car incorporate soft starts for loads like Halogen or projector lights.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/ISIS%202.JPG

A single Mastercell can control up to five "Powercell" modules which is the muscle behind the Mastercell brain. CAN bus technology connects the Powercells to the Mastercell and reduces both the quantity of wiring required as well as the time needed for the installation.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/ISIS%203.JPG

GHOSTDANCER

09-19-2008, 10:23 PM

Incredible :hail: :hail: :bow: :cheers:

HWY Nova

09-20-2008, 12:43 PM

Wow!......

James OLC

09-21-2008, 08:01 PM

We did a little bit of a cleanup in the engine compartment yesterday, replacing the factory fuel rails with a pair of billet rails. Like most of their parts, they came anodized bright red which was a little too bright for my taste so we had the rails sent to Pacific Coast Anodizing in Fresno, CA to be stripped and recoated in Black Hardcoat. Rodger from Ironworks was kind enough to check on them while they were there (or something like that) and they came out great...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/fuel%20rails%202.JPG

in addition to tidying things up a bit, they will alllow us to ... try some different intake combinations ... not that I would be tempted to do something like that...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/fuel%20rails%201.JPG

James OLC

09-21-2008, 08:03 PM

Chris also got done polishing the hood. The carbon fiber proved to be really challenging to get to paint quality but, as with everything else on the car, Chris put in an awesome effort and got it as smooth and straight as the rest of the car...

Edit - pics deleted

The underside will get one more coat of clear - most likely a semigloss - on the natural carbon tomorrow.

Edit/update - the hood will just not cooperate and, unfortunately, will not make it onto the finished product... darn

ironworks

09-21-2008, 08:23 PM

Check on them???? you mean add my anticorrosive additive to your fuel rails. You just picked up 5 HP with my additive buddy...... NO CHARGE

Seriously this car is just out of control, I cannot wait to see it in person. It just gets better and better. I may have to build one for my self with some left over parts I have laying around. HHHHMMMM

We missed you 1 week ago at the customer hang out day we had, it was fun. Next time you come to Cali swing by.

James OLC

09-21-2008, 08:37 PM

Anticorrosive? At least the price was right... You do have some killer bits and peices laying around... I still wish I could have made use of some of them.

I would have liked to have made it up but the I was in just the wrong neighborhood. As it was, I wound up at Best of Show with Mark M. which was a treat in itself. Next time I will definately stop in, your projects are absolutely second to none.

awr68

09-21-2008, 08:48 PM

Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it!! :thumbsup:

monza

09-21-2008, 09:10 PM

Looking forward to start up!!! It's so off the hook, can't wait hurry up!

James OLC

09-21-2008, 09:28 PM

Looking forward to start up!!! It's so off the hook, can't wait hurry up!

Should be this week my friend - barring any unforeseen problems. I'm taking the better part of the seek off to work on wiring, assembly, and to get it running. If you can drag yourself away from the store for a while you should come out. Give me a call if you have time.

Steve1968LS2

09-21-2008, 09:34 PM

Is that an Anvil hood?

Who did the painting on it? My shop may have questions...

Our cars a lot alike... except your's is way nicer. lol

James OLC

09-21-2008, 09:44 PM

Is that an Anvil hood?

Who did the painting on it? My shop may have questions...

Our cars a lot alike... except your's is way nicer. lol

Yes it is an Anvil hood, but it's a very early version - I got it about this time last year. They may have made some changes since then.

Chris did the hood as well as the rest of the car. You've got my number, feel free to have Dick call me any time. He might not like what I have to tell him but I am sure that he is up to the task.

Hopefully we get a chance to see them side by side some time.

monza

09-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Should be this week my friend - barring any unforeseen problems. I'm taking the better part of the seek off to work on wiring, assembly, and to get it running. If you can drag yourself away from the store for a while you should come out. Give me a call if you have time.

I'll see you this week for sure! Thanks.

syborg tt

09-22-2008, 06:52 AM

This car is incredible - I can't wait to see it complete.

James OLC

09-22-2008, 09:21 PM

Ok... so it wasn't "one more" coat of clear... it was four more coats. Coupled with the previous six coats of clear that Chris laid down earlier there are a total of ten coat on the natural carbon fiber underside of the hood. The four today are have a semigloss finish similar to all of the grey used on the rest of the car. The first six coats were needed to clean up some irregulaties in the cowl assembly.

Edit - pics deleted

We'll finish up some details underneath tonight and then set the hood aside until it goes on in a couple of weeks.

Edit - forget what I said about the hood. It's not working out and we're going to have to start from scratch with an NOS hood... darn

James OLC

09-22-2008, 09:22 PM

We also made some great headway on the wiring... we built the rear wiring harness and spotted the ISIS power fuses and rear Powercell...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/isis%20install%206b.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/isis%20install%207a.jpg

Tomorrow we'll be working toward locating the Powercell for the front harness and the Mastercell which provides the control for the two Powercells. I hope to have an update on the webpage documenting the install up in a couple of days. The more I explore the potential of the ISIS System the more impressed I am with it's capabilities. We'll also be programming the Push Button Start "personality" once we have everything together.

rich-allen

09-23-2008, 06:22 AM

One word: "Stunning"

mdprovee

09-23-2008, 08:01 AM

James,

What an amazing car. Great updates.

James OLC

09-29-2008, 09:58 PM

Its been a busy week and we have made some great headway on the assembly. We are just about done the wiring using the ISIS system - the front and rear Powercell boxes are in place and the wiring for all of the external systems is in place:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/ISIS/isis%20install%2011.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/ISIS/isis%20install%2014a.JPG

You can see the step-by-step installation on the OneLapCamaro website here - ISIS Intelligent Multiplex System Installation (http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/isiswiring.html).

In addition to the wiring we have been making great progress in and out of the car. The new dash has arrived - we fitted it yesterday and finalized the installation today. Tomorrow we'll work at getting the Vintage Air vents and controls mounted and as soon as the Racepak dash arrives we'll get the instrument cluster together.

James OLC

09-30-2008, 08:53 PM

A couple of random pictures from the last couple of days:

Our rear tow hook is in place...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/rear%20hook%201.JPG

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/rear%20hook%202.JPG

and we are getting closer to pulling the trigger...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/valvetrane.JPG

awr68

09-30-2008, 09:00 PM

Looking awesome!
I could have used a tow hook last week!!

HWY Nova

10-01-2008, 09:28 AM

Looking awesome!
I could have used a tow hook last week!!

.... (comedian) :rofl: .........

--Eric

James OLC

10-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Looking awesome!
I could have used a tow hook last week!!

Funny thing is we have already used both front and rear hooks... you never know how handy they are until you want to use them. Although the first time is a little stressful...

70 chevelle

10-01-2008, 02:47 PM

DOOM

10-01-2008, 03:10 PM

James OLC

10-02-2008, 04:29 PM

How long till the electrical system is live? I would love to know your opinion on the system once it's running. I have been looking at it for a while but I'm a little eeeery about facing the gremlins, if any. very interesting system.

It should be powered up tomorrow or Saturday at the latest. The real world caught up with me a bit this week and I wasn't able to put in the time that I wanted on the wiring but change tomorrow.

One of the many things that I like about the ISIS System is that, if anything, the gremlins will be easier to deal with given the systems smart diagnositic capabilities. One of the other things that I like is that the switching side into the Mastercell is via grounds and not hot wires. Saves some wear and tear on switches and eliminates a bunch of hot wires under the dash.

I'll keep you posted when we start running power to some of the loads.

James OLC

10-13-2008, 07:22 PM

It's been a long couple of weeks and we have been making lots of progress but at this point there are some things that will have to wait.

What I can share is some of the good and bad that we have been dealing with as we try to get everything together...

The ISIS System has been powered up and, I have to tell you, is very impressive. The rear Powercell is complete and fully functional -

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/ISIS/isis%20install%2017.JPG

and is being controlled by the front mounted Mastercell control box. The diagnostic ablilities are awesome and make the system very easy to deal with. We fabricated a hinged mount for the Mastercell beneath the dash to give us easy access; I'm getting too old to contort myself like a pretzel to get under the dash -

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/ISIS/isis%20install%2019.JPG

Which we have been laying out -

pics? - nope

Despite all of the complexities that I had heard about Racepak dashes in the past, the new IQ3 seems to have solved many of the complications. Despite having some difficulties at first, once we had all of the pieces that we needed it was very straight forward.

On the down side, we had to start working on a new hood. I stole the NOS hood off my wifes '67 (if I don't start working on it soon there won't be a lot left of it) and Chris started stripping it.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/nos%20hood%201.JPG

Unfortunately, our carbon hood had a couple of problems that we just could not overcome. Fortunately, the steel hood is almost perfect -

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/nos%20hood%204.JPG

It should be in paint by the end of the week.

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/nos%20hood%207.JPG

James OLC

10-13-2008, 07:27 PM

We are doing a final test fit of the grill and headlights -

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sept%2008/rs%20front.JPG

The Penske shocks should be back by mid week and we should have it running before the end of the week.

With a little help from our friends....

GHOSTDANCER

10-13-2008, 07:33 PM

Killer shot of the front :thumbsup:

evilzee28

10-14-2008, 01:21 AM

What was wrong with the carbon hood that couldn't be fixed??

conekiller13

10-15-2008, 01:53 PM

I'm a little slow getting to stuff on here but just stumbled across this today. I would have to say this is My new absolute favorite car. This thing encompasses almost every idea I've had for My car over the last five years it has been apart and I couldn't afford to do. The attention to detail is just jaw dropping.

For what it's worth You should love the Toyo R888's. I've been running those this season on My STi for autocross. Very sticky, very consistent and quite durable. I've run a dozen events this year (won My regional Street Mod championship) and the tires are only 25% worn. The closest thing I can compare them to are the kuhmo V700 Victoracers only even more consistent. Great tires.

Once again though.............absolutly awesome car. :hail: :hail:

rlplive

10-16-2008, 12:20 PM

This is probably the coolest car I have ever seen. Nothing but 100% pure business. Awesome work guys.

Bowtieracing

10-17-2008, 10:14 AM

So far one of the ever buildt!!

James what headers are you using?

fleet

10-17-2008, 10:18 AM

So far one of the ever buildt!!

James what headers are you using?

To find that use search this thread tool and type in 'headers'

Here it is.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=151377&postcount=146

James OLC

10-17-2008, 05:24 PM

October 17, 2008 6.15 PM

It is alive....

monza

10-17-2008, 05:26 PM

October 17, 2008 6.15 PM

It is alive....

Congrats, will you be out working on it all weekend?

rich-allen

10-17-2008, 05:44 PM

Congrats James!

You deserve every moment of enjoyment out of this car. :thumbsup:

7TSS

10-17-2008, 06:03 PM

Congrats :thumbsup: :woot:

fleet

10-17-2008, 08:41 PM

October 17, 2008 6.15 PM

It is alive....

Thank you Sgt. Hulka... Sir!!!

:lol:

James OLC

10-18-2008, 08:17 AM

The quality isn't great but here is a quick video from last night. I have some higher quality ones but figured this would be good enough for now...

c7vRyHi5raI

Back to the shop...

GHOSTDANCER

10-18-2008, 09:15 AM

Congrats. Sounds EVIL :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

fleet

10-18-2008, 09:38 AM

Sounds purpose built!:unibrow:

Bowtieracing

10-18-2008, 09:57 AM

To find that use search this thread tool and type in 'headers'

Here it is.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=151377&postcount=146

How can i have missed that shot. Okay ATS it is.

Rybar

10-18-2008, 01:33 PM

October 17, 2008 6.15 PM

It is alive....

Congrats, that is a big moment. Motor sounds really nice :thumbsup:

awr68

10-18-2008, 02:04 PM

Congrats! Me likey!! :yes:

Steve1968LS2

10-18-2008, 03:32 PM

Nice... looks like you'll have no troubles making SEMA. :thumbsup:

James OLC

10-18-2008, 10:17 PM

Nice... looks like you'll have no troubles making SEMA. :thumbsup:

We are waiting on two key pieces at this point but we are feeling a lot better then I was a week ago. We have a ton of work to do over the next 11 days but we are stoked about making the trip.

cees67

10-19-2008, 11:17 AM

congrats !lookin good

James OLC

10-24-2008, 06:17 AM

October 23, 2008 5.45PM

The car leaves the shop under it's own power for the first time in 3 years.

James OLC

10-24-2008, 06:19 AM

October 24, 2008 01:45AM

With the alignment finally done and a new plate on the back, the road testing begins.

slck6t9

10-24-2008, 07:35 AM

That's awesome!! Now lets see some completed shots :yes:

monza

10-24-2008, 07:38 AM

:cheers: :cheers:

Blake Foster

10-24-2008, 08:16 AM

10-24-2008, 08:58 AM

Very cool! I can't wait to get my car moving under its own power.

James OLC

10-24-2008, 09:43 AM

Nice Work!!
i bet it feels good to sit in the drivers seat and NOT have to make engine sounds yourself..............Eh Eh :_paranoid

can't wait to see it at SEMA . when do you arrive? some of us Tyler and a few others are going for a cruise on staurday night prior to sema?

You know it Blake.

We are planning on leaving on Thursday morning... don't really know when that will put us in 'Vegas. You know the car will end up at ATS so a cruise Saturday night is probably not out of the question.

Damn True

10-24-2008, 09:48 AM

STOKED for you James.

awr68

10-24-2008, 05:34 PM

STOKED for you James.

X2!! :cheers: :woot:

skatinjay27

10-24-2008, 09:16 PM

You know the car will end up at ATS so a cruise Saturday night is probably not out of the question. i was hoping you would do that...i really want to see your car in a more personal setting!
what booth is it gonna be in at sema?

jonny51

10-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Very nice car,have fun at SEMA.

Steve1968LS2

10-25-2008, 09:09 AM

James OLC

10-25-2008, 01:48 PM

October 25, 2008 2:00PM

It's 34 degrees out and snowing... and I am about halfway through my first tank of gas today... :yes:

Checking fluids quickly and heading back out!

awr68

10-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Is the car done? Interior, ect?

Drive Drive Drive!! :thumbsup:

zbugger

10-25-2008, 02:53 PM

What? No pics of it on the ground of a little video clip of it? Awww.... Boo hoo... Just kidding. Congrats on getting it on the road. I hope everything is smooth from here on out.

James OLC

10-25-2008, 03:24 PM

Is the car done? Interior, ect?

Drive Drive Drive!! :thumbsup:

Almost "done" - still wet sanding and polishing a couple of things and "most" of the interior is in but I wanted a chance to put some miles on the car to see if there were going to any major issues.

Heck - I even have heat! (which is cranked today)

awr68

10-25-2008, 04:06 PM

Man that's just awesome! Big smile for ya!! :D Been a long time coming!! :thumbsup:

So what do you think of all your parts choices?

fleet

10-25-2008, 05:29 PM

October 25, 2008 2:00PM

It's 34 degrees out and snowing... and I am about halfway through my first tank of gas today... :yes:

Checking fluids quickly and heading back out!

What kind of rims are the Blizzaks on?!:P

James OLC

10-25-2008, 06:25 PM

In Canada we know how to drive in the snow...
and the R888's are fine all weather tires. But I will need more soon.

fleet

10-25-2008, 06:39 PM

Just razzin' you, we've had snow here already this week.:wow:

We're about 45 minutes from the Canadian border. I put 4 studded snows on a Town Car after getting caught in a blizzard, driving super cautious, 25 miles mph I still ended 3 lanes over against traffic, even with good all weather tires.

James OLC

10-26-2008, 09:31 PM

Datalogging can be fun...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/engine%20transmission/datalogging%20B.jpg

ironworks

10-26-2008, 09:47 PM

Is that 92 mph already???? So my fuel rail trick helped? HAHA

I'm excited to see the car next week

James OLC

10-26-2008, 09:50 PM

Man that's just awesome! Big smile for ya!! :D Been a long time coming!! :thumbsup:

So what do you think of all your parts choices?

It's early - I will be the first to admit that I haven't been able to fully appreciate the potential of alot of the components at this point but I can say this:

1. The American Touring Specialties - Lee Engineering power steering box is one of the single most impressive upgrades that I have done. I would (and will) recommmend it to anyone and will certainly use one again on my nect build.

2. The Katech Street Attack LS7 is a beast.

3. The ATS Chicane front subframe is awesome. I have had a couple of dozen first gens and I never knew that the front subframe could perform this well.

4. The IQ3 dash is a bit complicated but has a ton of potential and the logging abiliiltes make it a great tool.

5. The Vintage Air heater works really well.

There are lots of other things but those are the standouts right off the top...

James OLC

10-26-2008, 10:10 PM

Is that 92 mph already???? So my fuel rail trick helped? HAHA

I'm excited to see the car next week

I don't know Rodger - I doubt it - I was trying to pay attention to a bunch of other things and it was snowing lightly at the time. ;)

We're busting our humps to get the car ready; hopefully it lives up to it's potential. There are still some bugs to work out and some rough edges to smooth out be we have almost 80 hours before we leave...

Tom.A

10-26-2008, 10:33 PM

monza

10-26-2008, 10:46 PM

KPC67

10-27-2008, 05:47 PM

Wow James.. very exciting!

James OLC

10-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Not a great pic and already more than a few days old but something to tide everybody over...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/roadtest.bmp

XcYZ

10-27-2008, 05:52 PM

Man, that thing sits nice. :cheers:

KPC67

10-27-2008, 06:02 PM

No kidding.. James, I just discovered that my brother knows you. He is a Geologist For CNRL... small world

Spiffav8

10-27-2008, 06:23 PM

Not a great pic and already more than a few days old but something to tide everybody over...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/roadtest.bmp

Daaang!

Awesome job on installing the RS grill and headlights! Nice and straight! :thumbsup:

James OLC

10-28-2008, 10:41 AM

Congrats! Wow snow, it was in the mid 90's here Today. Wish I could have made it to SEMA to see it. I know your not in the Optima Challenge but will it be there on the Saturday after SEMA? If so I will look for it there.

Actually I will be there on Saturday.

The car isn't 100% sorted out but I think that it will be able to make a respectable showing - my driving 'ability' will definately be the limiting factor more than the car's potential.

I'll see you there.
:yes:

James OLC

10-28-2008, 10:42 AM

Oh James is the Optima Challenge still a secret? :_paranoid

Nope :cool:

monza

10-28-2008, 10:56 AM

See ya there drive safe!!!

10-28-2008, 10:58 AM

Look at that stance :faint:

James, Did you end up running the 255 fronts and 315 rear tires?

James OLC

10-28-2008, 01:20 PM

i was hoping you would do that...i really want to see your car in a more personal setting!
what booth is it gonna be in at sema?

Optima Batteries is sponsoring the OneLapCamaro project at SEMA this year.

James OLC

10-28-2008, 01:21 PM

Look at that stance :faint:

James, Did you end up running the 255 fronts and 315 rear tires?

Yes.

315's are on an 11 x 18" rim at the back and the 255's are on an 8.5" x 18" rim on the front.

Damn True

10-28-2008, 04:58 PM

Not a great pic and already more than a few days old but something to tide everybody over...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/roadtest.bmp

I'll be pretty happy to have mine sitting just about like that.

awr68

10-28-2008, 05:54 PM

LOVE IT!!!!!! :thumbsup: :hail:

Spiffav8

11-02-2008, 12:06 AM

I was lucky enough to meet James and his wife at ATS today. Great, friendly people who are just fun to be around. James was great about showing the car to everyone who walked in. He's a guy that is truly and rightfully proud of an amazing car. We've all seen some killer stuff done here but honestly the attention to detail is none stop on this 67. It's one of those cars that you can look at all day and never find a flaw or and over looked item. Not one of the pictures you've seen do the car justice! If it gets rolled out side tomorrow I'll try and get some High Res photos and post. Best part is James has no intention of making it a trailer queen.

Looking forward to seeing it on the track next Saturday!!

:thumbsup:

Vegas69

11-02-2008, 07:59 AM

I also looked it over top to bottom and it's a quality piece that is tastefully done.

WILWAXU

11-02-2008, 08:04 AM

Echoing what the others have said, this car is amazing in person! You could spend a few hours looking at all the detail work.

Great job!:thumbsup:

James OLC

11-02-2008, 06:41 PM

To Curtis and everybody else who stopped by ATS yesterday - it was truly a pleasure to meet all of you and take some time to talk about our cars. One of the things that I really appreciate about this hobby is the people that you meet and the friends that you can make before, during, and after a build. I am glad that the '67 was well received, it's been three years of hard work by many people and when you build something like this in a vacuum sometimes you can lose your way despite your best efforts.

Here is a quick snapshot that I took this morning in the American Touring Specialties parking lot...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%201.jpg

James OLC

11-02-2008, 06:45 PM

And with great thanks to Tyler and Russel at ATS we were able to get the sway bar installed before heading over to the SEMA show this afternoon. Optima Batteries has sponsored our entry and although we are not in their booth, we have an awesome spot in the main hall beside the Ford display. I'll be kicking around most of the week so if you're around, give me a shout or fire me a PM. Until then, a quick move in picture...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%202.jpg

Flash68

11-02-2008, 06:54 PM

Absolutely stunning! Wish I could see it in person.

skatinjay27

11-02-2008, 07:22 PM

yea its a really nice car... to bad it just a show car! lol
james did such an awesome job on this car when Ive seen every inch of it the past 2 day and cant find one thing wrong with it... i wouldn't change a damn thing... and not only does it look killer i have no doubt its gonna do killer in the challenge on Saturday. it was nice meeting you this weekend james.

awr68

11-02-2008, 07:24 PM

Car looks great James! :thumbsup:

ironworks

11-02-2008, 07:32 PM

James I hope to get to finally meet you this week. I will be around tuesday through Thursday. I'm picking up some camaros from Tyler so I'm sure we will run into each other. The car looks awesome.

Rodger

monza

11-02-2008, 07:42 PM

James simple stunning!!! We'll done, see ya soon.

James OLC

11-02-2008, 10:25 PM

AJ - thanks for the kind words and for your help - I really appreciate it.

Rodger - I am sure that we will have some time to catch up, I'm looking forward to it.

Dave - enjoy the drive, it's nothing short of...yeah... enjoy it. Heck of a thing. See you when you get down here, should be a lot of fun.

Steve1968LS2

11-02-2008, 10:40 PM

Good to see you today James... your car looks AMAZING!

was fun hanging out at Tyler's shop and thrashing the cars down his side street... next time we need video. :)

See ya wednesday... :thumbsup:

68protouring454

11-03-2008, 05:51 AM

james, your car is sick, killer job, good luck

James OLC

11-03-2008, 08:49 AM

Steve1968LS2

11-03-2008, 09:35 AM

Steve - that was definately a great way to spend a Sunday. It was awesome to see Penny and the '67 side by side.

I'll leave the video to you on Saturday (unless I can track down one of those killer little camera deals this week) - you definately have Penny sorted out and I am sure that you will be putting on a clinic on Saturday.

Jake - thanks for getting the hinge to us - I really appreciate it and the spoiler looks great on the car.

We can swap using the GoPro camera for track time.. just go buy a 1 or 2 gig SD memory card.

Well, she is sort of sorted out.. I made a ton of changes, but she feels pretty good so far. Friday night we will bolt on the larger sway bar and that should help as well.

You car is freaking amazing and you should be very proud of what you built.

68protouring454

11-03-2008, 09:36 AM

my pleasure having the spoiler on your car, just pick steves mind and you will dial in the 3 link for sure, and tylers has the front covered, goodluck

Steve1968LS2

11-03-2008, 09:38 AM

my pleasure having the spoiler on your car, just pick steves mind and you will dial in the 3 link for sure, and tylers has the front covered, goodluck

Yea, I saw his and it makes me want the one for Track Rat... (hint hint) lol

68protouring454

11-03-2008, 09:59 AM

steve your stuff is just about ready and will be in delivered around the time we talked about, check your email

skatinjay27

11-03-2008, 10:04 AM

my pleasure having the spoiler on your car, just pick steves mind and you will dial in the 3 link for sure, and tylers has the front covered, goodluck
yea jake the spoiler is a sweet ars piece, you thinking about making one for second gens? it really shouldnt be much different from the first gen piece.

HWY Nova

11-03-2008, 10:13 AM

I'm looking forward to seeing your AWESOME car Wednesday morning! I leave for Vegas tomorrow at noon.

--Eric

68protouring454

11-03-2008, 10:14 AM

yeah i have a 2nd gen one in the works as we speak, will be doing a huge release soon.

Spiffav8

11-03-2008, 01:30 PM

yea jake the spoiler is a sweet ars piece, you thinking about making one for second gens? it really shouldnt be much different from the first gen piece.

I second what Aj said! We'll be talking when I get my next car going.

To bad you didn't make it out this year...looking forward to meeting you one of these days.

GHOSTDANCER

11-03-2008, 01:40 PM

The finished build is amazing. :hail: :hail: :hail: :cheers:

James OLC

11-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the kind words everybody. It's an honor to be at the show and I have enjoyed the opportunity to meed so many members over the last couple of days, for those of you who aren't able to attend this year, here are a few quick pictures with the plastic off the carpets...

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%205.jpg

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%207.jpg

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%20eng%201.jpg

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%20eng%202.jpg

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%20eng%203.jpg

syborg tt

11-04-2008, 07:34 PM

Simple Awesome

11-05-2008, 08:37 AM

:wow: ! Beautiful!

Are you going to run some sort of an "air intake"? Or, do you think that K&N will be good enough?

Rybar

11-05-2008, 10:36 AM

Absolutely SICK James!! Love it :thumbsup:

mazspeed

11-05-2008, 11:22 AM

That turned out beautiful. Nice job.

joe440

11-05-2008, 01:49 PM

car looks great, love the engine bay

dylanCamaro582

11-05-2008, 01:52 PM

Awsome Camaro!:D look foward to see/hearing about in the One Lap of America.

conekiller13

11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

I'd say somthing if my jaw wasn't dragging on the ground.

JamesJ

11-05-2008, 04:31 PM

are the wires run for the wiper motor or are they hidden some how?

James OLC

11-05-2008, 06:42 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words, I am really happy with how the car is now (notice that I didn't say anything about it being finished)...

Someone mentioned to me today that I hadn"t posted any interior pictures. The show is not the perfect place for interior shots but here id one that's not bad but still does not do the new Marquez Design dash justice:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/OLC_pics/sema%20int.jpg

skatinjay27

11-05-2008, 09:08 PM

are the wires run for the wiper motor or are they hidden some how?looks pretty sweet with out the wires showing huh:unibrow:

naw its not hooked up yet... just one of the things he didnt get a chance to get to during the mad dash for sema!

and yes the dash is a kick azz piece! just hard to tell in pics.

CarlC

11-05-2008, 11:20 PM

It was great to talk with you today James. The car is bad-ass. I wish I could hang around on Saturday to lend a hand.

Good luck. Remember, too much use of the go pedal will slow you down, it's all about the line, listen to Mary, and have fun.

T_Raven

11-06-2008, 04:22 AM

i've been following this from the beginning. it's an amazing car. the interior looks great, i'd love to see more pics of it and more info on what parts were used.

fleet

11-06-2008, 07:02 AM

James, here's one that someone took of your car.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaros/3006400807_f1f0ecac6e_b.jpg

city_ofthe_south

11-06-2008, 09:51 AM

that thing is an ass kicker for sure. Well done guys.

byndbad914

11-11-2008, 04:06 PM

saw the car at the show... phenomenal. Great looking car in person!

01-14-2009, 12:03 PM

James,
Did you use the solid body mount bushings from ATS?

James OLC

02-01-2009, 05:11 PM

James,
Did you use the solid body mount bushings from ATS?

Body bushings are global west pieces that we stripped and painted. Blake at SpeedTech has some great bushings as well that I probably would have gone with if they had been available at the time.

James OLC

02-01-2009, 05:23 PM

So... one of the things that showed up on the post race inspection after 'Vegas was some differential fluid that pushed out the vent and past the woefully inadequate filter that I had been using. I had expected problems there but at that point in time hadn't found a solution that I felt I could depend on (and by depend on, I mean something that I could have in the trunk that wouldn't stink up the entire car while properly doing it's job).

Fortunately I decided to give Mike Norris (Norris Motorsports) and John Parsons a call after seeing their new fuel breather on Steve's car. After a bit of discussion they came up with a clean, simple, and (hopefully) effective solution that I just about have installed and plumbed...

The basic components of the kit as supplied is the breather itself and a tidy billet mounting clamp:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%202.jpg

When the breather cannister is dissassembled you can see that this is more than just a simple vented catch can:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%203.jpg

Drain holes allow what differential fluid is collected to gravity drain back into the differential while at rest:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%204.jpg

James OLC

02-01-2009, 05:36 PM

To complete the installation, you need to supply your own AN hardware and hose, as well as a small breather (I used a K&N). For hardware I needed a 1/4" NPT plug and two -6AN to 1/4" NPT 90 degree fittings. I have used Earls Ano-Tuff fittings throughout the OLC build but, unfortunately, none were available locally (one of the joys of trying to build something like this in the great white north) so I grabbed some traditional fittings from my stock to get things together for now - I'll change them out later.

First a plug for the extra/optional vent outlet, in an ideal world this wouldn't be here but it is and it's not much of an inconvenience:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%205.jpg

I used 90 degree fittings top and bottom to mimimize height (and save a bunch over 90 degree hose ends). The "in" and "out" are clocked at 90:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%206.jpg

James OLC

02-01-2009, 05:47 PM

The recommended mounting of the breather is for the "in" port to allow a straight drain back to the differential; obviously the whole assembly needs to be above the differential at all times. Since trunk space is at a premium in the OneLapCamaro, I fabricated a bracket on the back of the rear bulkhead "Y" supports (behind the upholstry) which puts the breather well out of the way:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%207.jpg

I have two large rubber grommets for the remote reservoirs which I am using to pass the line from the differential through up into the trunk. On the input side it will be a straight shot into the breather, on the "out" side which will terminate with the K&N filter I ran a line across the trunk, and out on the other side:

http://www.onelapcamaro.com/build/diffbreather/diff%20breather%208.jpg

Unfortunately, I ran a touch short of -6 hose and will have to wait until Monday to finish this up...

awr68

02-01-2009, 09:15 PM

Nice James! I think I need to get one for my fuel system...it seems everybody has issues with the fuel tank vent/smell and this is the best solution!

Steve1968LS2

02-01-2009, 09:27 PM

Nice James! I think I need to get one for my fuel system...it seems everybody has issues with the fuel tank vent/smell and this is the best solution!

I have one from Parsons/Mike Norris and it's great.. no more fuel sloshing out.

http://i42.tinypic.com/15ygemt.jpg

awr68

02-01-2009, 09:42 PM

parsonsj

02-01-2009, 09:47 PM

Anthony,

Exactly right. Put a K&N crankcase breather filter on the other side of the bulkhead fitting and you won't have any gas smell (from there anyway).

If you still use Russell or Earl's flex line that doesn't have a teflon liner, then your fuel lines will permeate (and eventually fail). But that's a whole other story. :)

jp

awr68

02-01-2009, 09:49 PM

Thanks John! Yeah, I actually read your story on plumbing...lesson learned there! :cheers:

T_Raven

02-02-2009, 03:51 AM

I was looking at your pedals again. How do you like that set up? I want manual brakes anyway and the setup you've got looks really sweet. What gas pedal are you using?

Steve1968LS2

02-02-2009, 07:26 AM

Steve, what happens at the end of the hose that goes threw the floor? Is there a filter to help with smell? Is there any odor when using this system? That's one thing that I just can't have...smelly garage!

Right now it just goes through the floor and ends. I haven't noticed a gas smell but I have one of them little K&N filters to put on there just in case.

For my application I need to John to make me one about two inches shorter but this just fits in this location. The best part is that no gas exited the car during the Optima event. Great design.

parsonsj

02-02-2009, 08:22 AM

Hey Steve,

Pick a two week period when your car is down and send that vent/baffle back to me. I'll cut two inches (or however much you want) out of it and send it back.

jp

Steve1968LS2

02-02-2009, 10:58 AM

Hey Steve,

Pick a two week period when your car is down and send that vent/baffle back to me. I'll cut two inches (or however much you want) out of it and send it back.

jp

Deal!

It will be down soon while we fab up a rear sway bar at the Pozzi's shop.

Bow Tie 67

02-02-2009, 11:11 AM

mazspeed

02-02-2009, 12:17 PM

Quick question, I had major fuel slosh exit the filler cap on my ricks tank at the RTTH 1/8 miles drags. I was running the car with the vent system capped off. If I vent the system I'll assume without the pressure build up this should not happen, after all the cap has a negetive psi checkvalve and one would assume fuel should not leave the cap at all.

I had that problem, went to a new cap, and made sure it was tight after each fill up. I also had a fuel door installed in the neck. It helps, but does not help if you have a bad cap.