Convertible 69 Project...(no name)

[214Chevy]

Guys, I just wanted to introduce my convertible 69 to you all as I'm about to get started on it. I got this car a little over two years ago in January of 2018. Hopefully, everything goes well as planned with all of this COVID-19 craziness going on and affecting us all. This won't be a super build. It'll be just a plain, everyday run of the mill build. My project is so plain, that is doesn't have a name or any of that. This Camaro, as with all of my cars will be just a daily driver...no tracking, auto crossing or flodging of the car. Although, nothing's wrong with that, I'm just not that talented or skilled. The car is an original straight 6 with a factory 3 speed on the floor. Some plans for the car are a LS7 427 with a DART block, T56 Magnum, HRE or Forgeline wheels, Baer brakes, Vintage Air and Kindigit's new paint line called Modern Classikk. The color will be Blue Suede Blue. One last thing I'd like to say is my car is a "He." Not a she, cuz HE has balls. :lmao::lmao:

[Che70velle]

Bout’ time Marcus. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time now. I giggled at your “everyday run of the mill build” comment. That’s funny. While it might not achieve Stielow status, don’t cut your stuff short here. Lots of high end parts on this build bumper to bumper, and an engine that will rival anybody’s. This will be fun.

[214Chevy]

Scott, this old thing? Meh, we'll see how it turns out. :whenitsdone:

[Roscoe03]

Looking forward to your progress!

[WSSix]

Sounds like a solid plan to me, Marcus. Best of lust on the build :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Looking forward to your progress!

Sounds like a solid plan to me, Marcus. Best of lust on the build :thumbsup:

Thanks guys...

[Steve68]

I'll be watching, I like the no name builds,

[ScotI]

Curious.... Are those the cars original colors/scheme?

[214Chevy]

Curious.... Are those the cars original colors/scheme?

Yes they are ScotI. This was the original paint it still sported. The car still has the original motor and trans in it. I received the original title, Protect-O plate and a photo of the day three generations of women...a grandmother, daughter and granddaughter, drove it home the day they bought it.

[ScotI]

Yes they are ScotI. This was the original paint it still sported. The car still has the original motor and trans in it. I received the original title, Protect-O plate and a photo of the day three generations of women...a grandmother, daughter and granddaughter, drove it home the day they bought it.

Very nice. Looks like it was well taken care of. Local car? I'd have a hard time changing the color....

[214Chevy]

Very nice. Looks like it was well taken care of. Local car? I'd have a hard time changing the color....

Sorry, but my paint has already been purchased. I don't like red. Interior is definitely not gonna be red. An exterior white is not bad and I contemplated keeping it white, but not going with that either. Here's a pic of the original photo I have of the ladies and the car straight from the dealership.

[ScotI]

Sorry, but my paint has already been purchased. I don't like red. Interior is definitely not gonna be red. An exterior white is not bad and I contemplated keeping it white, but not going with that either. Here's a pic of the original photo I have of the ladies and the car straight from the dealership.

I understand. I have a hard time 'deciding' on color schemes. Having the factory make the decision lets me off the hook Lol.

Years ago, I did start to paint my 67 SWB truck back to the OE Lt. Green. Once the cab interior & modified rear tubs got some color I stopped right there. I loved the patina OE Lt. Green it was.... I did not like it 'new'. So, it's going to be white (keeping it simple).

[CamaroAJ]

I kinda feel if you don’t name the car Covid you’re letting all of us down lol

[214Chevy]

I understand. I have a hard time 'deciding' on color schemes. Having the factory make the decision lets me off the hook Lol.

Years ago, I did start to paint my 67 SWB truck back to the OE Lt. Green. Once the cab interior & modified rear tubs got some color I stopped right there. I loved the patina OE Lt. Green it was.... I did not like it 'new'. So, it's going to be white (keeping it simple).

My 68 swb C10 factory color is light green too.



I kinda feel if you don’t name the car Covid you’re letting all of us down lol

That name did cross my mind...:lol::lol:

[214Chevy]

Dart LS Next SHP block, All-Pro LS7 CNC'd heads and Whipple 4.0...

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[Steve68]

Nice parts gathering! I like the whipple, I'll be looking for one when I'm done with my assembly.

[CamaroAJ]

That name did cross my mind...:lol::lol:

Also acceptable would be Rona, and CV-19. I feel all of them would make a great license plate as well lol.

[214Chevy]

Guys, help me figure out my wheel choice. I'll be getting ready to order wheels soon...what do y'all think?

[dhutton]

Wheels are a very personal choice but both of those styles seem to be a little played out imho, especially the Forgeline. If you are going with blacked out moldings etc then I think you should carry the theme into the wheels. Black or dark grey centers and polished lips. Try to carry a theme through the whole build. Maybe get a rendering?

I always liked the wheels on Hellfire, a little more up to date imho.

Just my opinion, it’s your car...

Don

[214Chevy]

Wheels are a very personal choice but both of those styles seem to be a little played out imho, especially the Forgeline. If you are going with blacked out moldings etc then I think you should carry the theme into the wheels. Black or dark grey centers and polished lips. Try to carry a theme through the whole build. Maybe get a rendering?

Just my opinion, it’s your car...

Don

I agree Don. Everyone does have that Forgeline wheel. HRE just came out with this wheel at SEMA. So...as of now, too many people don't have it. You must've read my mind because I want matte charcoal centers with gloss black lips. Yes, molding on the car will be blacked out. The wheels on Hellfire are sick and I like them. But, I like a wheel with a lip and some depth. I think those wheels are a monoblock (one-piece) wheel.

[dhutton]

I am not sold on an all black wheel on a dark blue car. I would get a rendering before dropping that much coin on wheels. Ben’s renderings are a reasonable price.

Don

[dhutton]

This actually looks pretty good imho.

Don

[WILWAXU]

I am not sold on an all black wheel on a dark blue car. I would get a rendering before dropping that much coin on wheels. Ben’s renderings are a reasonable price.

Don
I am the same. There are rare exceptions, but to me overly dark wheels loose the detail you pay for.

I love Forgeline.. but those HRE's are hot!

[CamaroAJ]

Black wheels on dark blue you say?

[dmc69]

HRE's

[dhutton]

Ok I retract my black wheels on a blue car comment. In fact I deny saying it... :lol:

Don

[214Chevy]

This actually looks pretty good imho.

Don

I like that a lot Don. That paint color is really close to what I'm aiming for.

I am the same. There are rare exceptions, but to me overly dark wheels loose the detail you pay for.

I love Forgeline.. but those HRE's are hot!

These are the one's that are on the Ring Brothers Valkyrja Camaro they did for SEMA. I instantly fell in love with them when I saw them.

Black wheels on dark blue you say?

C'mon AJ...you know your car is sick.

HRE's

Yeah, I think my mind is made up. I've already gotten a few quotes to my liking.

[Che70velle]

Wheels? What wheels? You guys see the engine stuff?

[CamaroAJ]

C'mon AJ...you know your car is sick.

Ok, try this on for size lol

[214Chevy]

Wheels? What wheels? You guys see the engine stuff?

Scott, it’s coming along nicely...

[WILWAXU]

Ok, try this on for size lol

I prefer Red

[CamaroAJ]

I prefer Red

Been there, done that. I miss this car, it was a lot of fun and I'd like to have another one.

[214Chevy]

Engine all buttoned up. Whipple supercharger mounted and Wegner accessories drive installed. Centerforce DYAD clutch to boot.

[214Chevy]

Picked up the engine from the shop and had them drop it on the chassis for ease of transport and storage. It's gonna be fun trying to figure out how to accommodate for the extra 1.5" over a stock 2" cowl. Don't want 4" racer cowl look. I've always disliked that look. It's too tall. So, I have no earthly idea what I'm gonna do.

[214Chevy]

Ultra-Carbon has a new hood out called a 4" Fat Hood. The angle of the 4" is a bit wider and the sides slope down at an angle to take away some of that ugliness of the older 4" style cowl from the 80's. It doesn't look as tall in my opinion. What do you guys think?

[Tinker]

...The angle of the 4" is a bit wider and the sides slope down at an angle to take away some of that ugliness of the older 4" style of the 80's type cowls. It doesn't look as tall in my opinion. What do you guys think?

I wouldn't have guessed its a 4 inch hood just by looking at it. You may have a winner there.

[two-piece]

As far as cowl hoods go that one looks good.

[Che70velle]

I’d run that hood Marcus, for sure. The UC stuff is nice and fits good as well. Or...you put a body lift on it and run a flat hood...🤣

[214Chevy]

I’d run that hood Marcus, for sure. The UC stuff is nice and fits good as well. Or...you put a body lift on it and run a flat hood...🤣

Scott, you mean...like this? :headspin::headspin: Shoooood, I'd be SEMA ready then.

[WILWAXU]

Maybe I missed it, but who's chassis are you using?

[214Chevy]

Maybe I missed it, but who's chassis are you using?

Street Rod Garage. Same chassis I have under my Chevelle.

[214Chevy]

Rick's Tanks came in, complete with Vaporworks. Board member frankv11 made me a sweet custom dash cluster panel with Dakota Digital HDX gauges. He also made me a custom dash pad too. It will be covered in leather of course.

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[waynieZ]

I love the parts from Frank, what a talented guy. So many great ideas.

[214Chevy]

I love the parts from Frank, what a talented guy. So many great ideas.

Yes Wayne, such a good guy to work with. Great customer service too.

[streetbird]

an other cool built to follow

[214Chevy]

Time to fit the body on the chassis. Hopefully, can get some wheel specs on backspacing and can order wheels soon.


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[Che70velle]

Very nice Marcus! SRG does really nice work. Love the choices here. Top shelf stuff!

[214Chevy]

Very nice Marcus! SRG does really nice work. Love the choices here. Top shelf stuff!

Thanks Scott. Having a few fitment issues, getting the chassis under the car. But hey, what else is new when building a car, huh? :bang::bang:

[SSLance]

That's hot rodding... Even new expensive parts need some loving on them to make them work most of the time. Hopefully nothing too drastic.

Love that pic of the 3 ladies in the car, awesome history with this one.

[214Chevy]

That's hot rodding... Even new expensive parts need some loving on them to make them work most of the time. Hopefully nothing too drastic.

Love that pic of the 3 ladies in the car, awesome history with this one.

Nah, nothing too drastic. Just the sway bar links are hitting the factory rear frame rails. Nothing a notch won't fix.

[frankv11]

You got tour self one nice project Marcus and thank you for the opportunity to be part of it . We need more pictures 😁

[214Chevy]

You got tour self one nice project Marcus and thank you for the opportunity to be part of it . We need more pictures 😁

Pics coming soon Frank. Getting the dash pad covered as we speak.

[214Chevy]

Moving along with body work. Bedliner sprayed too...floor will be changed out before final paint. I know y'all can't see it in these pics, but I have Holohan's Hot Rod Shop recessed marker lights and door lock kits installed too.

[ScotI]

Moving along with body work. Bedliner sprayed too...floor will be changed out before final paint. I know y'all can't see it in these pics, but I have Holohan's Hot Rod Shop recessed marker lights and door lock kits installed too.

Why?

[214Chevy]

Why?

My bad...I forgot to put the ":sarcasm_smiley:" I'm talking about the spray booth's floor paper cuz it's dirty and torn. Not the floor of my car. :lol::lol:

[streetbird]

that undercarriage look so sweet

[Che70velle]

Looking good Marcus.

[214Chevy]

that undercarriage look so sweet

Looking good Marcus.

Thanks guys. I'm extremely happy with the progress of the car.

[ScotI]

My bad...I forgot to put the ":sarcasm_smiley:" I'm talking about the spray booth's floor paper cuz it's dirty and torn. Not the floor of my car. :lol::lol:

Ahh.... I was thinking "man that looks good".

[214Chevy]

Ahh.... I was thinking "man that looks good".

Thank you ScotI...

I also got a few parts in yesterday. Nothing too major. But, I'm pleased with the quality of the switch covers. High quality, considering the low price they sell them at. I'll be using Raingear's wiper system. Hoping I can use the custom wiper switch instead of the bulky, old school knob that came with the system. If not...no big deal. It won't get driven in the rain anyway. :D

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[RdHuggr68]

Where does the rear view mirror mount in a convertible? On the windshield?

[214Chevy]

Where does the rear view mirror mount in a convertible? On the windshield?

There’s a mounting point across the top frame on the inside, just above the windshield. I’m gonna get the new carbon fiber black mirror from Anvil.

[JD67SS]

Nice work! :thumbsup:

JD

[RdHuggr68]

There’s a mounting point across the top frame on the inside, just above the windshield. I’m gonna get the new carbon fiber black mirror from Anvil.

A year or 2 ago someone posted on LatG that they were making a panoramic style mirror. It was a good looking mirror and I thought I saved the link but I looked for it recently and it was nowhere to be found. My 68 mirror mount is kind of hideous so I might mount one on the glass. Your car is coming along nicely!

[214Chevy]

Nice work! :thumbsup:

JD

A year or 2 ago someone posted on LatG that they were making a panoramic style mirror. It was a good looking mirror and I thought I saved the link but I looked for it recently and it was nowhere to be found. My 68 mirror mount is kind of hideous so I might mount one on the glass. Your car is coming along nicely!

Thanks guys...

[214Chevy]

Just a little chassis work. Moving on to the rear end and smaller pieces next.

[Goosesdad]

Very cool, big step!

[214Chevy]

Chassis re-assembled and ordered rear gears and wheels yesterday. I can't wait to get the wheels...gonna be a long 6-8 weeks.

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[Che70velle]

Looks good Marcus!

[RdHuggr68]

Just a little chassis work. Moving on to the rear end and smaller pieces next.

Frame looks great, what did you shoot it with?

[214Chevy]

Frame looks great, what did you shoot it with?

3 coats of SPI epoxy. I'm very pleased with it.

[RdHuggr68]

3 coats of SPI epoxy. I'm very pleased with it.

I used the same, great product

[214Chevy]

I used the same, great product



Yes it is. Will definitely us it again.

[214Chevy]

Not a big update, but just being patient as some parts roll in...hydroboost, Nu-Relic power windows and gas cap. Waiting on my leather hides from Relicate Leather to get the dash covered and steering wheel covered too.


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[Ketzer]

Waiting on my leather hides from Relicate Leather to get the dash covered and steering wheel covered too.




Josh at Relicate is top notch! My interior guy says the hides are wonderful!

[cjfirstgen]

Coming together nicely!

[214Chevy]

Josh at Relicate is top notch! My interior guy says the hides are wonderful!

Yes, Josh is very nice to deal with and great customer service. His hides are a bit more expensive, but are worth the extra. I had heard nothing but good things about him and his hides, so I thought, what the hell...I'll give him a try.


Coming together nicely!

Thank you...your build is killer. I like what you're doing.

[214Chevy]

No big news lately. Been waiting on this hood cowl to get finished and it's taking forever. Once the hood is finished, we can get started on painting the car. Want to do it all at the same time of course. Dash and steering column will get painted a different color first, then the body. Here are some pics of the hood cowl front air inlet piece in the early stages.

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Dash pad is already covered in blue Relicate leather. Steering wheel ring is sent off to Gabe's Custom Interiors in Cali to be wrapped in the same color as the dash pad.


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[ScotI]

Dash looks very nice.
Hood looks monster tall!

[214Chevy]

Dash looks very nice.
Hood looks monster tall!

It's 4" tall...had to clear the supercharger.


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[frankv11]

Well I know why that hood is taking for ever, that thing dies not look easy for sure. Maybe once you se it but when your fabricating and trying to figure out the puzzle. I know I would stare it for a while 😳

[214Chevy]

Frank, it'll slope down towards the rear like the angle of the supercharger...hopefully, taking some of that "wow" out of it. Either way, we'll see, won't we?! Once, it's finished...any two ways about it, I told my builder, we're gonna paint it and roll with it.

[Ketzer]

Awww man, covering up all that sweet blower goodness...? I'd be too tempted to just leave it sticking out!!



Jeff-

[JB400]

Anyone ever consider an acryllic cowl induction hood?

[214Chevy]

Anyone ever consider an acryllic cowl induction hood?

I have, but don't know who could make one. Besides, it would cost an arm and a leg too. I mean, we know the big time/heavy weight builders can make anything. But, by the time you'd pay for the R&D, etc. the price would be astronomical.

[ZMAN1969]

what a beast! I used to have a Hugger 69 vert years ago. Hey I recognize that paint booth !

[214Chevy]

Custom cowl is coming along...


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[tmadden]

Not a big update, but just being patient as some parts roll in...hydroboost, Nu-Relic power windows and gas cap. Waiting on my leather hides from Relicate Leather to get the dash covered and steering wheel covered too.


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Biggest regrets for me. Not getting Nu-relics, and not getting a cage done. Add in the supercharger for good thoughts.

[214Chevy]

Biggest regrets for me. Not getting Nu-relics, and not getting a cage done. Add in the supercharger for good thoughts.

C'mon Tony...you can add all that stuff this winter when you put the car away. What say you?

[214Chevy]

New hood idea!! That other one was just way too big and wasn't gonna work. Thanks again too frankv11 for the vents. Frank also made my dash pad and gauge cluster too. Also got a bunch of other small parts powder coated too. Had Evod Industries make my headlight bezels out of billet and will match the custom billet grill too. Steering wheel and dash pad is wrapped in Relicate Leather. Car should be going to paint soon.

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[214Chevy]

Some exterior trim pieces and more billet parts powder coated.

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[jarhead]

WOW, nice looking jewelry right there!

[frankv11]

That’s a lot goods Marcus , I really like that double stitch on dash pad . What speakers are those ?

[frankv11]

Never mind , just saw the rest “ lots of cool goods “ that rear view mirror is too cool.

[214Chevy]

WOW, nice looking jewelry right there!

Never mind , just saw the rest “ lots of cool goods “ that rear view mirror is too cool.

Thanks guys...


That’s a lot goods Marcus , I really like that double stitch on dash pad . What speakers are those ?

Those are the Vintage Air cut outs for the a/c vents.

[joeko23]

Are those side mirrors from the new mustang?

[slimjim]

Are those side mirrors from the new mustang?

They look to be from BBT fabrication, along with the door handles and rear view mirror. Some VERY nice pieces there

[214Chevy]

Are those side mirrors from the new mustang?

They look to be from BBT fabrication, along with the door handles and rear view mirror. Some VERY nice pieces there

Correct...all from Troy at BBT.

[214Chevy]

Sneak-peek of my paint color. It really pops in the sun.

[jarhead]

Sneak-peek of my paint color. It really pops in the sun.

OMG! that POPS!

[ScotI]

OMG! that POPS!

x2. Yes it does!

[WSSix]

That's shiny. Custom or a factory color, Marcus? It's going to go well with those gray trim pieces.

[214Chevy]

That's shiny. Custom or a factory color, Marcus? It's going to go well with those gray trim pieces.

Thanks Trey!! It's a Modern Classikk color...from Kindigit's new paint line.

[Che70velle]

Love the color Marcus! Keep at it and you’ll be driving it before you know it.

[Ricochet]

Some amazing work.... Attention to detail is second to none!!

[214Chevy]

Love the color Marcus! Keep at it and you’ll be driving it before you know it.

Some amazing work.... Attention to detail is second to none!!

Thanks Scott and Brent. I'm really happy with this stage of the build. This is the fun part. Body work is all done and is ready for paint. Not a big detail and one of those small things that one wouldn't necessarily notice unless it was pointed out. But, in the last two pics...I used Holohan's Hot Rod Shop recessed door lock and marker light kit.

[214Chevy]

Got the rear taillights powder coated and assembled, but I'm going to have Evod Industries redo the lenses to integrate a white reverse lens with a yellow blinker.

https://i.postimg.cc/fT3YvKWx/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jSFpL65)

https://i.postimg.cc/yNX16NSd/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Lq5KN2DK)

https://i.postimg.cc/zvQKrL7b/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

[214Chevy]

Car is painted and I'm really happy with the color. I'm sure we all know and can agree that paint color is probably the hardest thing to decide on because once it's on there...it's on there and is a costly redo if not chosen carefully. The whole car has not been cut and buffed yet, only some pieces have had a first pass on cut and buff, but wanted to share as I'm beyond excited. The final cut and buff will occur after assembly.

https://i.postimg.cc/MZ0shTWG/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/V56Btz0y)

https://i.postimg.cc/Qd08cN3t/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/75Jrkkb8)

https://i.postimg.cc/L6rTV0YP/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kBvKJsyM)

https://i.postimg.cc/PfpjNzJP/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtvKHZMv)

https://i.postimg.cc/MH6hCkBn/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2btcWK2Y)

https://i.postimg.cc/c1pN3gtT/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9zYS5fpq)

https://i.postimg.cc/bN1f9yQP/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VdshYcGZ)

[WSSix]

Just another example of why blue is my favorite color. Good job and getting it past paint, Marcus. Great choice on the color. Any accent stripes planned?

[ScotI]

I must have missed where there was a change of direction on the hood??

[214Chevy]

Just another example of why blue is my favorite color. Good job and getting it past paint, Marcus. Great choice on the color. Any accent stripes planned?

Thanks Trey...no stripes or anything. Just a solid color this time for me. Everyone else has stripes and I couldn't think of anything out of the ordinary, so I wanted to be a bit different I guess and just kept it bare.

I must have missed where there was a change of direction on the hood??

Yes, you missed it...changed direction on the hood about a month ago. :lol::lol: That other hood was just way too big and wasn't gonna cut it.

[cjfirstgen]

Loving the color! Looks great!

[waynieZ]

Very nice, that must really pop in the sun.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Go big and go blue!👏🏻

Looks great Marcus. :thumbsup:

[cantcatchmitch]

car looks fantastic! color looks very similar to bmw tanzanite blue.

[OLDFLM]

Love the headlight bezels!

https://i.postimg.cc/cJWV308j/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qNmbVfwX)

Where did you source the Lights and Wiper knobs?

[214Chevy]

Loving the color! Looks great!

Very nice, that must really pop in the sun.

Go big and go blue!����

Looks great Marcus. :thumbsup:

car looks fantastic! color looks very similar to bmw tanzanite blue.


Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments.

Love the headlight bezels!


https://i.postimg.cc/cJWV308j/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qNmbVfwX)

Where did you source the Lights and Wiper knobs?

Those are from Dutch Boys. They're on their website for sale. My builder found those for me and I was definitely with it.

[69Toronto]

Looks awesome....great work all around....

[ZMAN1969]

coming along I see I like the new hood better, cant wait to see it all together

[jarhead]

Beautiful!

[214Chevy]

Looks awesome....great work all around....

coming along I see I like the new hood better, cant wait to see it all together

Beautiful!



Thanks guys!! It's coming together nicely...

[WILWAXU]

Great color!

[214Chevy]

The body is back on the chassis for the last time and final assembly has began. Here are a few random pics of what going on.


https://i.postimg.cc/k5b3hcJY/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yJsbD0S0)

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https://i.postimg.cc/zBwmqGRn/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jwj3XKc5)

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https://i.postimg.cc/YCLspC5h/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/75DV9wYk)

[cjfirstgen]

Awesome. The fun part begins!

[214Chevy]

Assembly continues!! Bunch of small, tedious stuff going on. Installed gas tank, front windshield and blacked-out molding, dash pad, NOS lenses and recessed marker bezels, door handles and locks, Kindigit spoiler, Gear FX, convertible top frame and Nu-Relic power window regulators. Next up on the list is installing Ridetech coilers, Baer brakes and hope the Guniwheel rollers work with the huge brakes and it rolls at whatever the ride height is.

https://i.postimg.cc/TwzB0N7Q/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xJPsT5Sb)

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[frankv11]

It’s a beautiful thing Marcus , enjoy the build . You may miss it once your done

[214Chevy]

It’s a beautiful thing Marcus , enjoy the build . You may miss it once your done

Right Frank!! Luckily I have a C10 in waiting to do next. After that, all of my retirement will be spent. :lol::lol::waveflag::waveflag:

[waynieZ]

That's looking so sweet! I love the dash and pad. your on a roll now.

[Che70velle]

Looks great Marcus. Final assembly for me personally is the Funnest part of the entire build process. This car is going to rip!

[214Chevy]

Great color!

Awesome. The fun part begins!

It’s a beautiful thing Marcus , enjoy the build . You may miss it once your done

That's looking so sweet! I love the dash and pad. your on a roll now.

Looks great Marcus. Final assembly for me personally is the Funnest part of the entire build process. This car is going to rip!



Appreciate the love guys. Car should be home in another week or so...depending on when I can go and pick it up. It'll sit for a while after this before getting the interior and convertible top done. I'm broke now. Gotta recoup on funds. Beside's it's time to pay my property taxes at the end of the year and I also got a dirt bike to buy my son for Christmas.

[Ketzer]

Appreciate the love guys. Car should be home in another week or so...depending on when I can go and pick it up. It'll sit for a while after this before getting the interior and convertible top done. I'm broke now. Gotta recoup on funds. Beside's it's time to pay my property taxes at the end of the year and I also got a dirt bike to buy my son for Christmas.

Car is turning out amazing! Your choices are so spot on! You have got to be enjoying this part of the build.

I remember my first dirt bike, no greater feeling...and then finding out from all the neighbor kids that my stepdad had been riding it around the neighborhood for a month before and nobody told! :lol:

Jeff-

[214Chevy]

Car is turning out amazing! Your choices are so spot on! You have got to be enjoying this part of the build.

I remember my first dirt bike, no greater feeling...and then finding out from all the neighbor kids that my stepdad had been riding it around the neighborhood for a month before and nobody told! :lol:

Jeff-


Yeah Jeff, he's gonna be very surprised. I promised him one last Christmas, but I didn't think he was ready for one. He'll be 9 in January, so I figure I'd get it. Ever since I said I'd get him one he hasn't let me forget it either. All of the other little boys in the neighborhood has them. Although, they're a few years older than him...like 10-12, but they got them around his age. So, he's been watching them ride for a few years and he's ready. As a matter of fact, I have a meeting at the motorcycle dealer today to discuss some options, etc.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I remember my first dirt bike, no greater feeling...and then finding out from all the neighbor kids that my stepdad had been riding it around the neighborhood for a month before and nobody told! :lol:

Jeff-

lol

Those are the ties that bind!

:thankyou:

[214Chevy]

Good, bad or indifferent...anybody have an opinion or any insight on Stainless Works mufflers? I'm considering getting them.

https://stainlessworks.net/turbo-chambered-mufflers


https://i.postimg.cc/xqV1st9D/stainless-works-muffler-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bSLPr0G3)

[Ketzer]

Yeah Jeff, he's gonna be very surprised. I promised him one last Christmas, but I didn't think he was ready for one. He'll be 9 in January, so I figure I'd get it. Ever since I said I'd get him one he hasn't let me forget it either. All of the other little boys in the neighborhood has them. Although, they're a few years older than him...like 10-12, but they got them around his age. So, he's been watching them ride for a few years and he's ready. As a matter of fact, I have a meeting at the motorcycle dealer today to discuss some options, etc.

A memory that will stay with him! I still remember the Christmas I got mine! It was sleeting outside and I fired that bish up right in the living room! :excited:

[214Chevy]

Epic!! I know the feeling. I remember when I got my Honda CR-80 myself. That was the best feeling in the world.

[WSSix]

The recessed marker lights and key locks look great. Great idea too. I may need to try that on my TA.

[shelteredV]

Good, bad or indifferent...anybody have an opinion or any insight on Stainless Works mufflers? I'm considering getting them.


They are LOUD. I had them on my CTSV with 2" ARH headers into 3" exhaust and tried shutting them up with 20" Vibrant resonators and that took maybe 3 decibels out of them. I ended up taking them off, they droned bad and were stupid raspy. They did sound rowdy though...

[214Chevy]

The recessed marker lights and key locks look great. Great idea too. I may need to try that on my TA.

Thanks Trey!! I like the added look. You can get them at Holohan's Hot Rod Shop.

They are LOUD. I had them on my CTSV with 2" ARH headers into 3" exhaust and tried shutting them up with 20" Vibrant resonators and that took maybe 3 decibels out of them. I ended up taking them off, they droned bad and were stupid raspy. They did sound rowdy though...

Thanks for the info. I don't want anything super loud. Just want something with a nice deep tone and rumble. Also looking at Spintech oval tubing exhaust. I'm gonna need something low profiled that'll fit in tight spaces.

[Che70velle]

Spintechs are going to be loud also Marcus. I went to YouTube and listened to sound clips for literally hours after the first set of mufflers on my Chevelle turned out to be way too loud and droned like crazy. I ended up with Borla Pro XS. No drone and not too loud either.
I got Brandon a TTR90 for Christmas when he was 10. Hid it in the office Christmas Eve. He opened everything and we had cleaned up the mess. Thirty minutes later, the wife went in the office and shut the door. She got the camera rolling and called for him to come in there. He walked through the door and there it was, with a big silver bow stuck on the seat. Total surprise. You should have seen his face. I watch that clip from time to time for the smiles.
He rode it through the garage walk-through door two hours later, prolly going 15-20. Scared me to death, but didn’t even scratch him. Good times...

[214Chevy]

Spintechs are going to be loud also Marcus. I went to YouTube and listened to sound clips for literally hours after the first set of mufflers on my Chevelle turned out to be way too loud and droned like crazy. I ended up with Borla Pro XS. No drone and not too loud either.
I got Brandon a TTR90 for Christmas when he was 10. Hid it in the office Christmas Eve. He opened everything and we had cleaned up the mess. Thirty minutes later, the wife went in the office and shut the door. She got the camera rolling and called for him to come in there. He walked through the door and there it was, with a big silver bow stuck on the seat. Total surprise. You should have seen his face. I watch that clip from time to time for the smiles.
He rode it through the garage walk-through door two hours later, prolly going 15-20. Scared me to death, but didn’t even scratch him. Good times...

Thanks for the exhaust info Scott. This is a big decision on what to go with. AS far as the dirt bike talk, I can only imagine the joy and elation on his face. Ahh...the memories!!

[ScotI]

Thanks for the exhaust info Scott. This is a big decision on what to go with. AS far as the dirt bike talk, I can only imagine the joy and elation on his face. Ahh...the memories!!

Definitely have a camera filming the reveal moment for future reference. They grow up fast….

[214Chevy]

Almost there. He should be coming home this Friday. Next up...on to wiring, exhaust and wheels. Will be using Dapper Lighting headlights with the HDR switchback amber LED halo that blinks and turns the headlight off on that side when blinking and then the headlight turns back on when completing the turn.



https://i.postimg.cc/TwZ0tTxh/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhx2RVzd)

https://i.postimg.cc/zvKjM4D7/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sGf7G6hG)

https://i.postimg.cc/m2WVMZV5/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9z1GHh6d)

https://i.postimg.cc/dQy4LZRC/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fkMxPLrW)

https://i.postimg.cc/0NyVQtZ5/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qNWsDx9W)

https://i.postimg.cc/fyCKDmXS/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JHyJQypR)

[Spiffav8]

Daaaang! Nice update... cars looking great. Can’t wait to see it rolling on its own rubber.

[214Chevy]

Daaaang! Nice update... cars looking great. Can’t wait to see it rolling on its own rubber.

Appreciate the nod Curtis.

[DWC]

Looking sharp. Love the hood vents.

Daniel

[214Chevy]

Looking sharp. Love the hood vents.

Daniel

Thanks Daniel. It'll be a while before it gets to interior. But it's slowly coming together.

[zz430droptop67rs]

Fantastic car all around, really liking the CF mirrors.:thumbsup:

[streetbird]

love that blue

[214Chevy]

Fantastic car all around, really liking the CF mirrors.:thumbsup:

love that blue

Appreciate the love guys. I keep staring at the pics as if they're gonna change. :headspin::headspin:

[Ketzer]

Will be using Dapper Lighting headlights with the HDR switchback amber LED halo that blinks and turns the headlight off on that side when blinking and then the headlight turns back on when completing the turn.

https://i.postimg.cc/fyCKDmXS/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JHyJQypR)

Appreciate this Marcus! Been trying to find a headlight/blinker solution for my own project and did not know about these guys..

Jeff-

[214Chevy]

Appreciate this Marcus! Been trying to find a headlight/blinker solution for my own project and did not know about these guys..

Jeff-

Yeah Jeff, they got great reviews and I watched them and followed them for over a year or so before I even got started on my car and asked several people through pm/dm's and all were satisfied with them.

[214Chevy]

All buttoned up. He's coming home this week. Just need to find time to go pick it up. Next up on the list...wiring, wheels and exhaust. You can see the variation in the paint and how dark it looks in dimmer light (or even darker at night) as opposed to the way it flops in the sun.


https://i.postimg.cc/63YQWrj2/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGBWxC04)

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https://i.postimg.cc/L6r886TT/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zVFrdN4b)

https://i.postimg.cc/pX9dvnDr/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N5ct7FCv)

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[JB400]

Looks perty in the daylight.

[jarhead]

Very Nice!
I saw the smaller pictures on IG with my phone. These large ones are much better!

Going to be awesome!

[214Chevy]

Very Nice!
I saw the smaller pictures on IG with my phone. These large ones are much better!

Going to be awesome!

Thanks Joe...I'm beyond happy with it. I was a bit worried at first, just ordering the paint and not doing any color sprays, etc. I was praying it wouldn't be a nightmare because looking at it on a computer and what it turns out to be in real life after its sprayed can be totally opposite.

[Che70velle]

Ho. Lee. Cow Marcus. That’s sic! Absolutely killer so far.

[214Chevy]

Ho. Lee. Cow Marcus. That’s sic! Absolutely killer so far.

Thanks Scott. It should be sitting in my drive way tomorrow. I may just sleep outside in the garage with it. :lol::lol:

[waynieZ]

Don't laugh I would lol

[cantcatchmitch]

looking great! do you have the wheels for it? cant wait to see it on its wheels.

[214Chevy]

looking great! do you have the wheels for it? cant wait to see it on its wheels.

No wheels yet. Soon, I hope...

[Ricochet]

Wow.. Looks amazing...

[214Chevy]

Wow.. Looks amazing...

Thanks Brent...

[214Chevy]

As stated, he's home. Loaded up and dropped off...all nestled in his rightful place in the garage. I've just been hanging out in garage, staring at it. :lmao::lmao:

https://i.postimg.cc/x8CjvYDs/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5YhMJhtv)

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https://i.postimg.cc/nzTc9r5j/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YGGwJrtM)

[waynieZ]

Nice deep garage, and the car sure looks good in it.

[jmac]

Marcus, car looks amazing in the sun!!! You're moving along at a nice pace, I bet it feels great to have it home! Now get to work! :)

[214Chevy]

John...oh, I'm working alright. Trying to get this wheel backspacing narrowed down.

https://i.postimg.cc/fbjFp1n7/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bGr32Cvd)

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[214Chevy]

Nice deep garage, and the car sure looks good in it.

Thanks Wayne...

[ZMAN1969]

https://www.lateral-g.net/forums/cache.php?img=https%3A%2F%2Fi.postimg.cc%2Fx8CjvYD s%2Fthumbnail.jpg

Looks great! where did you get wheel backspace tool? Ill need that to figure mine out glad its out of paint shop - mine is patiently waiting for its time there

[214Chevy]

https://www.lateral-g.net/forums/cache.php?img=https%3A%2F%2Fi.postimg.cc%2Fx8CjvYD s%2Fthumbnail.jpg

Looks great! where did you get wheel backspace tool? Ill need that to figure mine out glad its out of paint shop - mine is patiently waiting for its time there

It's a friend of mine. He let me borrow it. It's far, too expensive for me to buy my own and only use it once.

[Ketzer]

It's a friend of mine. He let me borrow it. It's far, too expensive for me to buy my own and only use it once.

....use it once...:lol:

Yeah Marcus, because theres no chance you'll build another hotrod after this...right...? :poke:


Jeff-

[bkswede]

Looks awesome - love the blue!


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[214Chevy]

....use it once...:lol:

Yeah Marcus, because theres no chance you'll build another hotrod after this...right...? :poke:


Jeff-

Well...I've never thought of it that way Jeff. My C10 is next, so I guess I could or should rather invest in my own huh?!:bang::lol:

Looks awesome - love the blue!


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Thank you. I chose it without even doing a spray out because it's from Kindigit's paint line. So I had to order it and go with it. I love what you're doing with the Nova as well.

[srode1]

Love that color too! Maybe I missed it - but what did you end up doing for your intercooler for the Whipple?

[214Chevy]

Love that color too! Maybe I missed it - but what did you end up doing for your intercooler for the Whipple?

Thanks...I bought an AutoRad radiator set up, complete with A/C condenser and intercooler.

https://i.postimg.cc/05wFZzHc/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7bqKZZ42)

[67pro-street]

Beautiful car and you're making great progress so far, thanks for sharing! I tried going back in the thread to find the answer, apologies if I missed it, but would you mind telling me what radiator core support you are using? I looks like great quality and definitely better than the repops that are readily available. Thanks!

[214Chevy]

Beautiful car and you're making great progress so far, thanks for sharing! I tried going back in the thread to find the answer, apologies if I missed it, but would you mind telling me what radiator core support you are using? I looks like great quality and definitely better than the repops that are readily available. Thanks!

Thanks for the comments. I'm using AutoRad...

[214Chevy]

Nothing big and not much has been going on with the car. Waiting on my buddy to get a few cars out of his shop to be able to get me in and start wiring and plumbing the lines. Nonetheless, tinkered with it a bit the last few days. Tried to measure out the BMW convertible M3 seats. I chose these due to the integrated seatbelt and me having a convertible that doesn't have a B-pillar with no place to mount a shoulder harness. They will be recovered in grey leather. Also, getting the brakes installed too.


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[214Chevy]

I ordered my HRE wheels back in January. It's now heading into June and they've cut the centers in house, but are having trouble procuring rim halves, which they outsource, to finish building the wheels. I've called just about every manufacturer of rim halves I could find and everyone is having trouble getting them. I even called other wheel companies to try and buy them from them and either they don't have them or the few that they do have, they have to keep to build their own wheels before selling them out the door to other customers. This industry-wide backlog is due to Covid and I guess all we can do continue to wait. Otherwise, if anyone has a connection or knows where I can get some, please let me know. I specifically and desperately need 19" step lip, rolled edge in a 5.5" outer. Until then, this is my life as my car continues sitting like this...


https://i.postimg.cc/3RtqbGf8/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0MJZzzqF)

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[Musclerodz]

I think there is 2 maybe 3 hoop manufacturers in the entire country for all the wheel companies out there. They are all buying from basically the same places.

[214Chevy]

I think there is 2 maybe 3 hoop manufacturers in the entire country for all the wheel companies out there. They are all buying from basically the same places.

Right Mike...that's what I found out through all of my phone calling. There are plenty of companies/businesses selling hoops or shall I say "re-selling" hoops because they all are pulling from those same 2-3 manufacturers.

[214Chevy]

Well, I found a line on some wheel hoops. Sad part is they're double the price. The ol' "supply and demand" trick.

[214Chevy]

FINALLY!! Sneak peek....:goggles:

https://i.postimg.cc/Jz37QD0d/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

[Ketzer]

Those look awesome!! Is that a Ring Bros design?


Jeff-

[214Chevy]

Those look awesome!! Is that a Ring Bros design?


Jeff-

Yes Jeff, they’re the exact ones that RB made for the Valkyrja Camaro they built. Same finish and all. When I first saw them, I liked them so much...I had to have the exact wheel. :headspin::headspin: This is only the second set HRE has made too. Of course Valkyrja being the first set.

[WSSix]

Very nice, Marcus!

[dmc69]

Cant wait to see those mounted. Really like all the details and colors. Its a shame you had to paint/powder coat all that billet goodness.

[214Chevy]

Very nice, Marcus!


Thanks Trey...


Cant wait to see those mounted. Really like all the details and colors. Its a shame you had to paint/powder coat all that billet goodness.

Thank you, yeah, I agree. Billet is the most beautiful in when it's in its raw, shiny form. Unfortunately, I covered it cuz it didn't go with the them of my car since I opted for majority of all darker colors, etc.

[214Chevy]

Hopefully, I can get the tires mounted on the wheels this Friday. Notice I said hopefully. If, not it'll be next week.

https://i.postimg.cc/G3SFnmR2/center_caps1.png (https://postimg.cc/w3LyhH78)

[waynieZ]

Nice Marcs!

[Sheck44]

Holy crap Marcus ... those wheels are simply stunning !!

Cheers
Steve

[214Chevy]

Nice Marcs!

Holy crap Marcus ... those wheels are simply stunning !!

Cheers
Steve

Thanks guys!! It took 6 months, but I'm definitely satisfied with them. I haven't stopped staring at them since I got them. :lol::lol:

[Che70velle]

Awesome Marcus! I like the uniqueness of these, as there is only one other set out there. Hopefully more progress is soon to come.

[214Chevy]

Awesome Marcus! I like the uniqueness of these, as there is only one other set out there. Hopefully more progress is soon to come.

Thanks Scott!! That other set is all the way in Belgium, so I have the only set in America. :walkingdog: For now anyway. I have some job training to do tomorrow, but I should get the tires mounted tomorrow after that pending I get out of class at a decent time. Now that the wheels are here I can get the car to the exhaust shop too, hopefully soon and then get the car wired as well.

[cjfirstgen]

Sweet. Love the wheels.

[214Chevy]

Sweet. Love the wheels.

Thanks Chad...it took 6 months but I'm now happy.

[214Chevy]

Got the wheels mounted yesterday. I'm happier than all outdoors just to see the car sitting on the ground now. I measured everything on my own and did it, literally 9-10 times. No lie!! I even bought different new tires and kept checking fitment. I was so nervous and afraid to turn in the numbers I had measured to HRE. They kept emailing me for my backspacing numbers, as I had already put down 50% deposit and I kept procrastinating. I'd buy different size tires from Discount Tire and return them, which is doable just so long as you don't mount them. I told the guys there what I was doing and they were happy to help. So, after checking my numbers a million times on several different tires I went off of hope and ordered the wheels. I was still worried, because the worst thing you want is to order super expensive wheels, only to get them after waiting and they don't fit. So, I was super excited to receive the wheels. After getting them mounted and balanced on the tires, the moment of truth came...."Ohh s#!t, I hope these wheels fit!" Low and behold, every thing was perfect. I probably could've added an extra .25" on the rear, but other than that, they're perfect. Tires are mismatch, cuz once I get the car running, I plan to have a tad bit of fun hopefully and burn a little rubber. I have a brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sports to mount afterwards. Now, that wheels are finally on and the car on the ground I can get the exhaust done and get it wired and start the car soon.

Wheel specs are:
*19x10-275/30/19
*19x13-345/30/19


https://i.postimg.cc/q7JqjRFc/423A9F64-ED40-462E-BEEB-C75D7BF2C5A0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zyQqfJ83)

https://i.postimg.cc/dQp677Hx/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Bt5HkvGT)

https://i.postimg.cc/fRhvKGh7/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vc398STD)

https://i.postimg.cc/bwHdxbmN/9F168EBD-551D-4D4C-8070-B14D00639CD7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKFgYyhW)

https://i.postimg.cc/JntnCFMG/D2AF1183-B405-45E4-B9AE-41A67A8C2104.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yg4BFvJH)

https://i.postimg.cc/prwyZBNy/8858C550-DB0B-4B43-9B77-74700334C694.jpg (https://postimg.cc/30ZKrmxH)

[waynieZ]

Hell yeah! Nice.

[jmac]

Looks great! Nice job on the measuring! I can understand your nervousness with the wheels, that would be an expensive mistake. I'd probably err on the side of caution and just live with that extra .25" of clearance.

[214Chevy]

Looks great! Nice job on the measuring! I can understand your nervousness with the wheels, that would be an expensive mistake. I'd probably err on the side of caution and just live with that extra .25" of clearance.

Correct, I'll just live with it, because .25" is such a small tolerance that it'll be ok. It would only bring the tire outward towards the quarter panel just a tad bit more to my personal liking. But, I definitely wanted to make sure the tire didn't hit the quarter panel and that's why I went with the measurement I did to be safe for that very reason...I didn't want any rubbing.

[Musclerodz]

Correct, I'll just live with it, because .25" is such a small tolerance that it'll be ok. It would only bring the tire outward towards the quarter panel just a tad bit more to my personal liking. But, I definitely wanted to make sure the tire didn't hit the quarter panel and that's why I went with the measurement I did to be safe for that very reason...I didn't want any rubbing.

thats an easy fix if you want to move just add a .25 spacer. Its the other way thats a problem

[214Chevy]

thats an easy fix if you want to move just add a .25 spacer. Its the other way thats a problem

Exactly Mike!! Those were my thoughts, therefore I played it safe and cut my number by 1/4 inch and all was well.

[Che70velle]

Looks good Marcus, I’d leave it alone. It’s going to move around while racing….I mean driving…and you’ll appreciate the .250”
That car is already due for its first wash and you haven’t even started it yet. :poke:

[214Chevy]

Looks good Marcus, I’d leave it alone. It’s going to move around while racing….I mean driving…and you’ll appreciate the .250”
That car is already due for its first wash and you haven’t even started it yet. :poke:

Yeah, I'm gonna leave it be Scott. Not a big deal at all. I'm gonna get out in the garage tomorrow and try and put the brakes on if I can stand the heat. Y'all know about these Texas summers...it's way too hot.

[214Chevy]

Got out in the garage for a few hours the other day and finished up yesterday. Got the brakes installed. I don't think I mentioned either that I'm using Dakota Digitals TPMS system. Not something I needed, but just figured it'd be a cool function to have.


https://i.postimg.cc/wBFTdmBv/fullsizeoutput_2cab.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwXPVr8F)

https://i.postimg.cc/BQ88cMnC/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xpb7nKFZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/8Pq7yMFg/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3dFrNyCt)

https://i.postimg.cc/3rf4vPYR/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hhxtFZJW)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZRTB8mW9/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8F0zGqBD)

[waynieZ]

Nice Brakes! They look nice through the wheels.

[214Chevy]

Nice Brakes! They look nice through the wheels.

Thanks Wayne...

[dmc69]

Wheels and brakes look awesome!!!! Fitment is perfect!

[214Chevy]

Well, not much of anything new, appearance wise. I pushed it outside today for the first time since I brought it home and washed it. Had to get nearly 8 months of dust off of it. You can see in the second pic how the car will look black-ish with dim/lack of light or at night time. I was wiping it down as if I had somewhere to go. I fantasized about starting it up and driving it off, all cleaned up. :drive::lmao: It was supposed to get the exhaust done this month, but that's a no go. The shop is running behind, so I got pushed back to mid-July. So, we'll see...


https://i.postimg.cc/N0cgc2CH/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Sng0LRhS)

https://i.postimg.cc/sXny76jY/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dkTzK9T3)

https://i.postimg.cc/VsVmNVH1/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8sMqKtSn)

https://i.postimg.cc/YqLkLzJF/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RNm2jKCC)

https://i.postimg.cc/brWhFZ2d/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WqGCdb8P)

https://i.postimg.cc/W4YTJYbM/thumbnail.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7CzpFVz6)

[87SS]

I like it, looks very nice! Love the color...

[waynieZ]

That looks sweet out in the sun!

[214Chevy]

I like it, looks very nice! Love the color...

That looks sweet out in the sun!

Thanks guys...

[Che70velle]

Wow Marcus, it looks perfect. Love the colors and stance.

[jarhead]

Beautiful!

[214Chevy]

Nothing big, but finally got around to getting the exhaust and driveshaft installed after waiting for several months. The shop was backed up like a lot of shops are and, of course, supply chain slowed material deliveries.

[camcojb]

Nothing big, but finally got around to getting the exhaust and driveshaft installed after waiting for several months. The shop was backed up like a lot of shops are and, of course, supply chain slowed material deliveries.

Been there, doing that... :lol:

[214Chevy]

Been there, doing that... :lol:

Yep Jody, was supposed to have it done in June/July.

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet! Marcus.

[214Chevy]

Lots of wiring and plumbing going on. Should be finished in the next week or so.

[jarhead]

Wicked! :idea:

[Ketzer]

Soooo close! Just in time for summer shenanigans!

[Che70velle]

Appreciate the update Marcus! Need a startup video. This thing is going to be the boss!

[214Chevy]

After waiting for what seems like forever…finally got the intake tube made and upper/lower radiator hoses made and powder coated. Also, installed the rear axles and had to custom make a throttle cable bracket as no one has an off-the-shelf one for a Whipple 4.0. If so, I couldn't find it. I even called Whipple and they were no luck. I still have to get the power steering hoses made to connect to the Hydroboost and rack and pinion setup. It came with hoses, but I'm not too fond of the old school stainless braid as all of my other hoses are black. So, I'll have to get black hoses and fittings.

[syborg tt]

The engine bay looks awesome.

[dhutton]

Put some black loom on those power steering hoses and send it… :)

Don

[214Chevy]

The engine bay looks awesome.

Thanks Marty...


Put some black loom on those power steering hoses and send it… :)

Don

Dang it...you know what Don?! I didn't even think of that. That'll be a lot more cost effective

[garickman]

Looks so bad ass! Nice job.

[ScotI]

After waiting for what seems like forever…finally got the intake tube made and upper/lower radiator hoses made and powder coated. Also, installed the rear axles and had to custom make a throttle cable bracket as no one has an off-the-shelf one for a Whipple 4.0. If so, I couldn't find it. I even called Whipple and they were no luck. I still have to get the power steering hoses made to connect to the Hydroboost and rack and pinion setup. It came with hoses, but I'm not too fond of the old school stainless braid as all of my other hoses are black. So, I'll have to get black hoses and fittings.

Depending on the fittings (size/orientation), you could look for heat shrink tubing that can slip over the existing stuff. McMaster Carr & similar supply houses offer a decent variety on size/lengths.

I've used it over braided stainless before for a quick/easy solution that's cheaper vs re-making the lines. I think Concept One had a variety of black high pressure lines as well. I believe they were who I sourced the lines from on my dually (build your own kit).

[dmc69]

Engine bay looks so good!

[qnitro]

Put some black loom on those power steering hoses and send it… :)

Don

Thats exactly what I did...

[WSSix]

Looking good, Marcus! I really like that you're staying black and clean versus polished and shiny everywhere. Good luck!

[214Chevy]

It's crazy that I haven't done much to the car and two years has flown by. Here's a little update on something I've got in the works for a grill. Soon as I get a final design done and the file completed, I'll send it to Shawn at EVOD to get cut.

[camcojb]

That's cool.

[214Chevy]

All lines are ran and all fluids are in the car and should be checking for leaks this week as time permits. Can hopefully start the car up for the first time next week and get it tuned. Andrew (forum member) will be moving to a city near Dallas this summer and that'll be a great help.

[frankv11]

This thing is going to be on another level 👏👏👏

[camcojb]

:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Glad to see progress being made. Keep it up, Marcus.

[Che70velle]

Marcus, Andrew is the best possible choice for Holley tuning available anywhere. You made a great choice there. It’s amazing how fast 2 years can go by us. Great to see you back on this thing and posting again.

[214Chevy]

Marcus, Andrew is the best possible choice for Holley tuning available anywhere. You made a great choice there. It’s amazing how fast 2 years can go by us. Great to see you back on this thing and posting again.

100% correct!! If Andrew mentioned moving to the Dallas area on the forum, I must have missed it. I didn't even know he was moving here until forum member Don Hutton told me. I truly appreciate Don as he's been an extremely HUGE help to me with this build. I'm going to hate finishing the car as I won't have anything to bug him about. :y0!::lmao: Yes Scott, it's amazing how time flies. Hopefully it's not another 2 years by the time I get the interior done. I hope to have that wrapped up by summer 2025...this time next year. Fingers crossed!! I've got all of the stuff to do it...door panels, front and rear seats, Relicate leather, etc. Jus got to get the funds to get it done. The convertible top is scheduled to be done this August. I'm on the guys schedule.

[214Chevy]

Swapping out the Fesler fog lights for the new Dapper billet fog lights with the halo rings that match their headlights, which I have. Both, headlights and fog lights, have the amber switchback option when the blinker is on.

[214Chevy]

In continuing with my custom grill design, I had a few setbacks with having it 3D printed for test fitting. I was trying to save money and be cost effective by doing it out of foam at first, but that didn't work. They could never get the foam thick enough. So, I went ahead and opted for the 3D printed version. Here is the initial design. Still working on the mesh part. I'm pretty much locked in on the hex shapes. But the most important part are the dimensions and fit before sending the file to EVOD for CNC'ing. The mesh design can always be changed. Per Shaun at EVOD, the overall CNC cost will be significantly cheaper if the grill is made in two-halves and will bolt together in the center. Two billet blocks will be cheaper than one huge block to make the grill a one piece. Also, I picked up a NOS Caprice license plate holder from Ebay after Stielow posted it in his thread. I really needed this as I have the Ring Brothers battery charging ports where the fuel filler used to be. I had already been worried about how I'd charge the battery when the connections are in and the pressure from the Camaro license plate holder would be applied to them. The "flip down and stay" option of the Caprice plate frame holder was right on time.

[dhutton]

I’m a hack but I’d run it with the plastic printed grille… :D

Don

[214Chevy]

I’m a hack but I’d run it with the plastic printed grille… :D

Don

You might be on to something there Don. It's something I might need to reconsider.

[Cheveezy]

I’m a hack but I’d run it with the plastic printed grille… :D

Don

😁 especially for what you'd pay for that billet version 😬, looks great though!

[WSSix]

It came out great even if it's just a test fit piece. Great work, Marcus.

[TechNova]

You might be on to something there Don. It's something I might need to reconsider.

could they 3D print it in one piece to get rid of the odd shaped hexes in the middle of the grille? I like the details of the hexes.

[Che70velle]

I can’t wait for the internet to see updates of this car!!!! Sick!! Coming soon…

[dmc69]

Any updates? Such a nice project.. can’t wait to see updates on this one!

[214Chevy]

Any updates? Such a nice project.. can’t wait to see updates on this one!

Thanks for asking. Well, I'm at the stage of beginning to do the interior. So, let me go back some months to Hurricane Helene, I think it was. Whichever one tore up Florida real good towards the end of summer to the latter part of last year. I ordered the material for my convertible top and the factory that makes it is in Florida. So, that put the production of it and me receiving it several months behind. I'm using real glass in the back as an option instead of the plastic. Fast forward to today...I finally received it near the end of 2024, but Christmas and property taxes took priority. I've gotten that out of the way and now I'm just waiting on the shop to get me in to do my top and carpet. Will update with pics when something gets done.

[AB69Z]

Who’s the supplier for the top