73 camaro built

[streetbird]

My actual project is not a pro touring
Just a muscle car with somes modern touches and to go at the dragstrip
I just want to know if it got some interest here before posting all my work.

[two-piece]

Of course. Post that work.

[Roscoe03]

I'm interested in seeing your project regardless of if it's pro touring or not.

[Zspoiler]

We are all interested in a variety of cars here So go ahead

[214Chevy]

Of course I do....:y0!::y0!:


What kind of dumb question is that? :sarcasm_smiley:

[streetbird]

Ok, so I start

After I sell my 69 project I wanted an other projet
3 year ago I purchased this project camaro.
Floor job was allready done but the car wasnt square. I had to redo all the floor again and a lot of other.
A couple of pics for today and I will post the other this week I swear

https://i.postimg.cc/j5LpxPSk/20170322-101952.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ygCQnJ9F)
https://i.postimg.cc/8kFGNQFP/20170323-111134.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtPCwy6Q)
https://i.postimg.cc/t4zQ29cD/20170323-111145.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jDCFjYtJ)
https://i.postimg.cc/8CK8gtN6/20170323-111158.jpg (https://postimg.cc/f39qx73z)
https://i.postimg.cc/D04BDcwn/20170323-111211.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zH5CHKhc)
https://i.postimg.cc/C1Qcm2Yc/20170413-144225.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sQ5P2wMW)
https://i.postimg.cc/yNYqGw4K/20170921-122306.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G4NS8gmg)
https://i.postimg.cc/RZmx7WgN/20171020-124823.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QHfzsdG3)
https://i.postimg.cc/nLnSz70G/20180421-112607.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5XkSKHcX)
https://i.postimg.cc/qvsZ4QX7/20180427-124759-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G4pjjFf0)
https://i.postimg.cc/CMWgKPDC/20180427-140437.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w3cPfkw3)
https://i.postimg.cc/43wLhd0k/20180509-105226.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Ny973gYp)
https://i.postimg.cc/s1FwRZMS/20180531-105814.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WqnMGz6b)
https://i.postimg.cc/FRRPbvtf/20180718-130726.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t1KtyL4y)

In the progress I bought a new house with a new 30x30 garage
It help to have more room for work
https://i.postimg.cc/nVWWkXhn/20190105-142518.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtMSpbZy)

[Goosesdad]

Looks great!

[streetbird]

https://i.postimg.cc/N0tSHZfT/20190403-102718.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qNm1fbKM)
https://i.postimg.cc/y84rM2R5/20190220-104538.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dL6BdH4m)
https://i.postimg.cc/vBHKP9nZ/20190322-123000.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1g2MX8Mk)
https://i.postimg.cc/Yq45K1s4/20190411-123434.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPj318hh)
https://i.postimg.cc/hPHHSfk2/20190412-153330.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mtydj229)
https://i.postimg.cc/NGC3zNpq/20190412-153340.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XXF1ZkRQ)
https://i.postimg.cc/W44mC75C/20190717-153533.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9Dvqqy5Y)
https://i.postimg.cc/2SGF0t7n/20190717-153542.jpg (https://postimg.cc/687v3YSQ)
https://i.postimg.cc/TY891gP5/20190717-153550.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nMk7wsBn)
https://i.postimg.cc/brn9LNmv/20190718-111517.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1V9F3Phx)
https://i.postimg.cc/Kzw5ngrV/20190718-111526.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WFmrVzy6)
https://i.postimg.cc/htc1bnTS/20190719-175812.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RNpt4jg8)
https://i.postimg.cc/ZKrLdn97/20190719-175827.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gn2R9YH8)

[Gmachine1911]

Nice work! Your attention to detail is spot on, keep it up!

[214Chevy]

I don't see why you had some reserve about posting this. This is pure pleasure. Thanks for sharing. Keep it coming...

[linenoise]

Thanks for sharing. I love this content.

[streetbird]

thanks for the greats comments guys
I little more pics

https://i.postimg.cc/FKPpH6fh/20190723-102621.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mcHCd8Nn)
https://i.postimg.cc/8zmwqcNJ/20190723-102647.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5XjwzxHb)
https://i.postimg.cc/PqdYZMGN/20190927_170850.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3kbkQmxH)
https://i.postimg.cc/pLfKp66g/20190928_125640.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yDNDGvBP)
https://i.postimg.cc/c1zRjY35/20190928_131737.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xqKNNXtK)
https://i.postimg.cc/vTC5VFMd/20190930_145406.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JHcsfFGT)
https://i.postimg.cc/0NCGHBGp/20190930_160651.jpg (https://postimg.cc/67yG8zm3)
https://i.postimg.cc/Qt4QjKyC/20190930_163746.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hzmzrvgR)
https://i.postimg.cc/3wCpyN9j/20191025_131823.jpg (https://postimg.cc/f3ykpwGk)
https://i.postimg.cc/9fjZFZPF/20191025_132058.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dh4L57Sz)

[linenoise]

Can you post how the lower seems from quarter to rear panel came out? both sides level and what was gap?
Like how you got the trunk line perfect using a cut on quarter. and the metal on roof to quarter is way better than lead fill. Mine has a small crack in it. Not sure I can weld it up as well as you did. You have probably been doing this for a long time by the quality of the work.

[syborg tt]

Incredible craftsmanship.

Thank you so much for sharing and I can’t wait to see more.


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[streetbird]

Can you post how the lower seems from quarter to rear panel came out? both sides level and what was gap?
Like how you got the trunk line perfect using a cut on quarter. and the metal on roof to quarter is way better than lead fill. Mine has a small crack in it. Not sure I can weld it up as well as you did. You have probably been doing this for a long time by the quality of the work.

I didnt take pic of that for the moment but this gap is a little more than 1/4. I will work on this later.

[streetbird]

https://i.postimg.cc/xCtRq4c0/20191016_184442.jpg (https://postimg.cc/340pc9X6)
https://i.postimg.cc/1z1MdFkZ/20191016_184452.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hXM9zX4C)
https://i.postimg.cc/3xvn91bB/20191017_180257.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JsRNzN8D)
https://i.postimg.cc/kXGNV1nz/20200215-183908.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJ0Y3GYf)
https://i.postimg.cc/CKsnrkhb/20200215-183928.jpg (https://postimg.cc/p9ydp9nd)
https://i.postimg.cc/90r4fkGB/20200220-182705.jpg (https://postimg.cc/T5v27CNy)
https://i.postimg.cc/fRWBj5S0/20200315-101220.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9rSdcdpW)
https://i.postimg.cc/ZYrcGXrd/20200315-101235.jpg (https://postimg.cc/c6LwY9kx)
https://i.postimg.cc/bwFH0PjK/20200315-101404.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zDwxLjf)
https://i.postimg.cc/SNSWwRSB/20200315-121544.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWGgRVSj)
https://i.postimg.cc/fb9Xx0C9/20200315-121552.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DW78h0tv)

[214Chevy]

Very nice. Fab skills are on point!! I like it...

[Goosesdad]

Awesome! Since you choose to replace the roof lead, wonder if you would share your decision process? I've heard solid arguments both ways. Mine seems to be pretty solid, no cracks or separation, so I've been advised (by a pretty conservative paint expert) to leave it alone. Wonder your thoughts.

[streetbird]

Awesome! Since you choose to replace the roof lead, wonder if you would share your decision process? I've heard solid arguments both ways. Mine seems to be pretty solid, no cracks or separation, so I've been advised (by a pretty conservative paint expert) to leave it alone. Wonder your thoughts.

its just a preference for me. I prefer steel over lead but I'm not a body repair expert.
Time will tell if I take the good choice.
Some guy here use all metal, so I think lead or sheet metal is definitely a better choice.
Btw, I will be happy if my car is half cool of yours, your built impress me.

[slimjim]

I think we were all being hustled, this build is fantastic, keep posting, you're doing amazing work

[WSSix]

Fantastic work on the car. Keep up the great work. Are you planning on a quadralink in the rear?

[214Chevy]

I think we were all being hustled, this build is fantastic, keep posting, you're doing amazing work


:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[streetbird]

thanks for the support guys.
And no quadralink, I got the minitub leaf kit

So last update for now, this is where I am for the moment

https://i.postimg.cc/Z505NfJb/20200403-143719.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fVnsnf3p)
https://i.postimg.cc/YqdShcKD/20200404-155023.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dLTFxx0G)
https://i.postimg.cc/fTzLzzF0/20200404-155045.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nMWZTJnH)
https://i.postimg.cc/nrkh4gsz/20200404-155058.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K31bF9DS)
https://i.postimg.cc/yxBNSs8t/20200404-155146.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vgqyJR9t)
https://i.postimg.cc/ZK3fZXtD/20200423-103052.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KRG7DqYn)
https://i.postimg.cc/nhJ3LTnV/20200423-103022.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xc6vxvkB)
https://i.postimg.cc/xCn5TVXR/20200410-135232.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yJpcv5Xg)
https://i.postimg.cc/FRpZYCcQ/20200411-120209.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R63f8RXP)

[Goosesdad]

Looks fantastic, some solid engineering and fab here!

[streetbird]

Today I made a jackpad set up for winter storage.

https://i.postimg.cc/bYkvq5pv/20200430-161342.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hh4nrpJF)
https://i.postimg.cc/Wb7bkJDL/20200430_163447.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xcc2r8yt)
https://i.postimg.cc/wjTxcTJt/20200430_163557.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N5SwQtdY)
https://i.postimg.cc/6QF9XrPR/20200430_164811.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qtXfc34M)

[syborg tt]

Today I made a jackpad set up for winter storage.

https://i.postimg.cc/bYkvq5pv/20200430-161342.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hh4nrpJF)
https://i.postimg.cc/Wb7bkJDL/20200430_163447.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xcc2r8yt)
https://i.postimg.cc/wjTxcTJt/20200430_163557.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N5SwQtdY)
https://i.postimg.cc/6QF9XrPR/20200430_164811.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qtXfc34M)


Great idea and I wish I would have added this to my car.


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[WSSix]

Looks good, but are you sure those areas are strong enough to support the car?

[streetbird]

Looks good, but are you sure those areas are strong enough to support the car?

front are subframe boxes and rear are leaf boxes, I think that would be strong enough. Time will tell

[streetbird]

Little work today. I made my bumper braces and install it.
I also finish my fuel lines, brake line and some mouting point for my fuel pump setup

https://i.postimg.cc/J0BSxGN8/20200504_093619.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1VsW5R77)
https://i.postimg.cc/Vk1LS8wv/20200508_171842.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tYSHf8YG)
https://i.postimg.cc/vZz8fN8z/20200508_171904.jpg (https://postimg.cc/211ffTZb)
https://i.postimg.cc/15D35zLb/20200508_115602.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4mNgWX41)
https://i.postimg.cc/3rswTGbg/20200508_104723.jpg (https://postimg.cc/14KS08St)
https://i.postimg.cc/JtVv2Mxk/20200508_104700.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tnkB10Lq)
https://i.postimg.cc/bvwyT9sj/20200508_120509.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YvTB2g6X)

[Jimbo1367]

Great work. Did you replace the rockers? What did you paint the inner structure with before putting the quarters on? Epoxy primer/or epoxy paint I hope.

[streetbird]

Great work. Did you replace the rockers? What did you paint the inner structure with before putting the quarters on? Epoxy primer/or epoxy paint I hope.

Complete all new panel, everything was garbage and I use ppg dp90 inside the panels

[streetbird]

Someone got a quadralink sway bar and can take a measurement for me?
I need to know the width of the bar, I have some news later.
Thanks

https://i.postimg.cc/63Bc0DDh/20200522-081108.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[two-piece]

someone got a quadralink sway bar and can take a measurement for me?
I need to know the width of the bar, i have some news later.
Thanks

https://i.postimg.cc/63bc0ddh/20200522-081108.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

34.25”

[Goosesdad]

Mine is 34.0" outside to outside. Flanges are 3/8" thick.

[streetbird]

thanks guys
I think it will clear my lower shock mount brackets. I will measure it and if it clear I will relocate my previous fuel lines.

I change my mind a little and decide to go for a more pro touring style but still on leafs. I hope that the leaf will give me a little bit of race feeling.

More to come soon.

Thanks for interest, it give me a lot of motivation

[streetbird]

I plan to use speedtech road assault front kit.
Any suggestion for the rear sway bar size?
3/4, 1 or 1 1/8 inch size.

From my measurements I got 34-35'' between my shock mount plates.
Maybe the plate will need a little trim to clear but I think it will fit

[streetbird]

I ordered 1'' rear sway bar and the hooker t56 tunnel hump, need to install it and i'm ready to prime this. That was a lot of job.

I love bare metal

https://i.postimg.cc/sDn6G9fv/20200528_181136.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MvQbhBQS)
https://i.postimg.cc/y8kfmgWn/20200528_180913.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RWxQ907n)
https://i.postimg.cc/wjZw0qmz/20200528_180845.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xXGGdS5p)

[214Chevy]

Amazing work....:headspin::headspin:

[WSSix]

It does look good bare. Good job!

[syborg tt]

The progress pictures look fantastic. What rear suspension are you planning to use as most 2nd Gen don’t use sway bars.


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[streetbird]

The progress pictures look fantastic. What rear suspension are you planning to use as most 2nd Gen don’t use sway bars.


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I will use dse leafs that came in my minitub kit. I will use the quadralink sway bar and I will fab custom mounts to bolt it on the diff. Im not sure that it will help on handling but I prefer to remove it than install it when the floor will be painted

[streetbird]

Not a big step but its better than nothing.
The hooker t56 hump is a really nice piece, I love the oem look

https://i.postimg.cc/5tP1xRJf/20200607_093618.jpg (https://postimg.cc/94qsb1zk)
https://i.postimg.cc/TwpxhJ2g/20200607_103245.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZBt2M3d5)

[WSSix]

I don't think you'll be able to use half height subframe bushings with that tunnel piece. I tried using it on my car which has half height subframe bushings. It wouldn't fit my already modified tunnel which I kind of expected. However, I ended up cutting way further forward towards the firewall to get the floor to clear the transmission in the end. Had Holley's piece fit my floor, I would have had to modify it further. It's a good looking piece for sure.

[streetbird]

I have regular solid bushing. I see some guys running it without problems with hooker crossmember and mounts

[linenoise]

I used that same trans tunnel metal part. Full bushings and no issues. its close on front part of tunnel you do not cut. do not think half heights would clear like said previously.
clean job on that btw. getting it to fit flush and all is a little work.
What are you going to use as top plate?

[streetbird]

I will use a billet boot ring directly on the tunnel with a sheet of 18ga to fill the hole. All bolted with rivnuts to keep access to the top of the transmission. I will do that in a week or two

[streetbird]

Dp90 spayed, I love it

https://i.postimg.cc/59ngWcQj/20200610_104846.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6T4nCm0N)
https://i.postimg.cc/908YdTHy/20200610_104825.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RJtt9WF0)
https://i.postimg.cc/vTHvxhkQ/20200610_095351.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WFCZQGsK)

[dhutton]

Can you still get DP90 in Canada or it is DPLF?

Don

[streetbird]

Can you still get DP90 in Canada or it is DPLF?

Don

Its dp90lv

[streetbird]

more sanding and primer

https://i.postimg.cc/vBfnSP2v/20200611_155058.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DJfmScTW)
https://i.postimg.cc/kGCSrxkP/20200611_165010.jpg (https://postimg.cc/njdrBQF3)
https://i.postimg.cc/X7V5Qkfw/20200611_165031.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HjhjL5Px)
https://i.postimg.cc/mkTPpTHb/20200612_090807.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G8S3HwKN)
https://i.postimg.cc/tTQZP3Rn/20200612_090753.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SXdxbzMm)
https://i.postimg.cc/4xy9T4Fy/20200612_090744.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w1KvXzzY)

[WSSix]

It looks so good in fresh primer.

[214Chevy]

Looking good bro...

[Dave Pratt]

That's just such a clean job you're doing on the 2nd gen to say the least! Great work.What colour are you planning to go with or did I miss that? It's going to look great regardless...cheers

Dave

[streetbird]

That's just such a clean job you're doing on the 2nd gen to say the least! Great work.What colour are you planning to go with or did I miss that? It's going to look great regardless...cheers

Dave

Black with flat black stripes.
Black wheels
Keep the bumpers chrome and lights bezels only with all led lights.
Simple and clean, I will try to find someone for a rendering soon.

[Jimbo1367]

I absolutely love the eye for detail you're doing. You are doing exactly what I want for my 70. Great job. I can not wait til this is finished.

Jim

[streetbird]

thanks buddy

[streetbird]

https://i.postimg.cc/GpFJSGPZ/20200624_162716.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cKJnvKbm)
https://i.postimg.cc/5tdS3nzB/20200624_162727.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DS6GfQB0)
https://i.postimg.cc/TYs9yRYH/20200625_141320.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TprmFvbr)
https://i.postimg.cc/ZKnHK9Zd/20200625_141340.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MvkV9pn6)
https://i.postimg.cc/SQDVhL04/20200625_141539.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4nHpv9N2)
https://i.postimg.cc/ht70THX4/20200625_135726.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hXcxqZ8N)

[214Chevy]

Looking good...:thumbsup:

[streetbird]

work on the firewall begin

https://i.postimg.cc/ZKcGbXS0/20200626_151149.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XprHxHX0)
https://i.postimg.cc/Dwwt85v6/20200626_151212.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JGSTFNBH)

[Josh@Ridetech]

The work that you've already done to the car is impeccable. I look forward to seeing more of this one for sure!

[Jimbo1367]

If this question was asked and answered all ready, I appoligis in advance. What brand and model is the rotisory? How has it worked for you? Any gripes about it or changes you wish it jad?

thanks,
Jim

[Jimbo1367]

Great work. I always check this thread first when I visit LATG.

IS that some sort of truck bed lining spray on the undercarriage? The DP90 you mentioned earlier. I wish you were my neighbor. LOL. Having your build next door would light a fire under my ass to start back up on mine.

thanks,
Jim

[streetbird]

The work that you've already done to the car is impeccable. I look forward to seeing more of this one for sure!
thanks, I do my best for my skills
If this question was asked and answered all ready, I appoligis in advance. What brand and model is the rotisory? How has it worked for you? Any gripes about it or changes you wish it jad?

thanks,
Jim
I dont know the brand. A friend of me bought it used but I love it
Great work. I always check this thread first when I visit LATG.

IS that some sort of truck bed lining spray on the undercarriage? The DP90 you mentioned earlier. I wish you were my neighbor. LOL. Having your build next door would light a fire under my ass to start back up on mine.

thanks,
Jim
I did the same as goosesdad camaro for mine. I taked the inspiration from him

2 coat of ppg dp90 primer
sand it 180 and scuff red scotch brite
did my seam sealer with sem 2 parts
reseal it with an other coat of dp90 and topcoat with raptor liner

spayed it with devilbiss plus 1.8 tips
25lbs air pressure
reduce by 15% in my case due tu smaller tips

[Jimbo1367]

WOW. Even your explations are very detailed. I like it. LOL Thank you very much. I really appreicate it.

Goosesdad inspired you, you inspire me.

Thanks,
Jim

[streetbird]

little work on the firewall
I removed the ugly bend on the tunnel

https://i.postimg.cc/6qVBD3TH/20200709_104410.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LgXdPmtf)
https://i.postimg.cc/nVqVsdTv/20200709_171813.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XX76mkRJ)

[rixtrix1]

Beautiful work. Really enjoyed seeing the attention to detail.

[streetbird]

interior painted in underhood black and finished the firewall. Was a lot of work

https://i.postimg.cc/DwVkWc8C/20200802_092336.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ppB14zQ8)
https://i.postimg.cc/0NxTn2GD/20200802_092412.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nXRScxPh)


https://i.postimg.cc/GpQZ5wzN/20200723_140203.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SXnTnPB7)
https://i.postimg.cc/Z5rk6yNJ/20200728_151756.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QFxn3CSz)
https://i.postimg.cc/fLR642rb/20200806_110818.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PL06Y4hG)
https://i.postimg.cc/qq9Y3kMt/20200806_125925.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gLHN9bhd)

[camcojb]

:king:

[Spiffav8]

WOW! That looks awesome. Soooo clean and smooth. Love it!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[streetbird]

thanks for the good comments guys. It keep me motivated.

I'm now prepare the subframe for the new suspension.
I got one bolt hole messed by the previous owner so I repair it and I got to drill a arms bolt holes to 9/16. Sleep a night on it and I decided to make a custom drill bit.

more to come soon

https://i.postimg.cc/T1xv5mjD/20200808_110113.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PpSRBCRX)

[streetbird]

subframe installed, painted and now roller for the first time

https://i.postimg.cc/k52zsfSz/20200903_145313.jpg (https://postimg.cc/GB1XhPqx)
https://i.postimg.cc/MGg4FVbT/20200909_084742.jpg (https://postimg.cc/McbdccL2)
https://i.postimg.cc/nV453ssF/20200909_160318.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jCjZ5SQm)
https://i.postimg.cc/fRrgVmPK/20200909_164242.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4Yp1M7s7)

[WSSix]

Congrats on making it a roller. The kids are impressed, too!

[214Chevy]

Looking real good!!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

subframe installed, painted and now roller for the first time

https://i.postimg.cc/k52zsfSz/20200903_145313.jpg (https://postimg.cc/GB1XhPqx)
https://i.postimg.cc/MGg4FVbT/20200909_084742.jpg (https://postimg.cc/McbdccL2)
https://i.postimg.cc/nV453ssF/20200909_160318.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jCjZ5SQm)
https://i.postimg.cc/fRrgVmPK/20200909_164242.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4Yp1M7s7)

This is going to be one awesome second gen when it’s done!

[syborg tt]

Looks fantastic.

Tell me about the 9/16 drill bit.


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[streetbird]

Looks fantastic.

Tell me about the 9/16 drill bit.


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Dse lower control arms need 9/16 bolt.
Instruction tell to use a unibit but I wasnt able to drill the hole on the rear mount.
I use a 9/16 drill bit. Shank side was 1/2. I welded it on a 1/2 rod and it worked real good.

[streetbird]

Just finished to repair lower doors frames and reskin them

https://i.postimg.cc/tRSWFF9N/20200922_134312.jpg (https://postimg.cc/z3hyrbby)
https://i.postimg.cc/dthd6D1P/20201015_123854.jpg (https://postimg.cc/GH1HhLGq)
https://i.postimg.cc/vHCnNMg1/20201015_143802.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1fc48kKP)
https://i.postimg.cc/DwsGVDLx/20201022_102643.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SnSRCgZ9)
https://i.postimg.cc/Lsp1mTV2/20201023_121310.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Jspnqjg2)
https://i.postimg.cc/tgNVJxrP/20201105_114734.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jWCjkLYd)

[214Chevy]

Looking good...

[streetbird]

I just started to fit the front end but all panel was off.
1'' gap on the nose in the beginning but it turned ok.
Still some work to do on the fenders.

So close to look like a car for the first time

https://i.postimg.cc/MH9WdCD9/20201106_155212.jpg (https://postimg.cc/p5nbd13j)
https://i.postimg.cc/L4D69Ppj/20201106_155915.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qgtdQzg7)

[214Chevy]

Looking damn good.

[streetbird]

Looking damn good.

thanks buddy
can wait to see it painted

[214Chevy]

thanks buddy
can wait to see it painted

Yessir!! Have you picked out a color yet? (sorry if I missed it...)

[streetbird]

Yessir!! Have you picked out a color yet? (sorry if I missed it...)

if I dont change my mind before the end of winter, it will be black with satin black stripes

[214Chevy]

if I dont change my mind before the end of winter, it will be black with satin black stripes

I get it. Paint is literally the hardest thing to choose from.

[streetbird]

got some help from my daughter and we made some wheel cribs
https://i.postimg.cc/SRbBBDv8/20201114_121052.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Q9SY5ksx)
https://i.postimg.cc/rySX12D9/20201114_140644.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dDtxFXm7)

[214Chevy]

That's the best part of it all...help from the little one's.

[streetbird]

and now with the new hood
like every panels, the gaps are ugly as f**k

https://i.postimg.cc/VNy8JNHB/20201120_205738.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKxVVQt5)

[Jimbo1367]

I’m glad I waited so long to check on this build. You got a lot done since the last time I checked. What brand door skins did you use? How was the quality? Did you use any skinny tools(to flatten the lip) or just a hammer and dolly? What brand hood? Sorry for all of the constant questions, but your experience will hopefully help me. I have a bunch of AMD panels and am hopeful that they are reasonable to fit up, but I’m not really holding me breath either. LOL

I really dig the pics with your kids. They will look back on these pictures once they are older with fond memories. Knowing they helped dad with his car. Good times. Enjoy it. It goes by fricken too quick.

Keep up the awesome work,
Jim

[Orng Crsh]

What size did you make your wheel cribs Thanks.

[randy]

18” is what I do

[streetbird]

I’m glad I waited so long to check on this build. You got a lot done since the last time I checked. What brand door skins did you use? How was the quality? Did you use any skinny tools(to flatten the lip) or just a hammer and dolly? What brand hood? Sorry for all of the constant questions, but your experience will hopefully help me. I have a bunch of AMD panels and am hopeful that they are reasonable to fit up, but I’m not really holding me breath either. LOL

I really dig the pics with your kids. They will look back on these pictures once they are older with fond memories. Knowing they helped dad with his car. Good times. Enjoy it. It goes by fricken too quick.

Keep up the awesome work,
Jim

doors skin are dynacorn, fit great. I use a regular hammer and dolly to start folding the lip and a cheap modified doors skin hammer to finish.

[streetbird]

What size did you make your wheel cribs Thanks.

16x12 and 12 height

[streetbird]

https://i.postimg.cc/C1j2XM9C/20201126_175318.jpg (https://postimg.cc/47xwhGfn)

[214Chevy]

Coming together nicely...

[waynieZ]

I love that split bumper front end.

[syborg tt]

We’re all waiting for some new pictures.


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[streetbird]

We’re all waiting for some new pictures.


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sorry, no update till she go to the bodyshop. I think it will be in june.
I ordered some goodies, I'll post a pic of that soon

[syborg tt]

sorry, no update till she go to the bodyshop. I think it will be in june.
I ordered some goodies, I'll post a pic of that soon

Wow June seems so far away. I would take this time to mock up everything in the car and get as much done as possible while the car is in metal.

I would install the motor, trans, suspension, radiator, master cylinder, brakes and start running all of the lines including all of the wiring. It's not fun drilling holes in a freshly painted car.

Looking back I wish I would have built the entire car including the interior and then taken it apart and to do the paint and body work.

[streetbird]

some goodies for my late christmas
I had some difficulties to ajust my hood with the worn hinges and my rebuilt doors hinges still had some play.
I ordered me a gift from ringbrothers.

And the surprise. One hinge is incomplete and missing some parts.
It was friday and I contacted them. In less than one hour I received a response from them. Monday they shipped me an other hinge and a t shirt and received it the next day.

I am really impress with their customer service, I think they earn a good highlight.

here is the billets masterpieces

https://i.postimg.cc/brXrpkFd/20210108_184854.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2bwrxbYf)
https://i.postimg.cc/tJhTTJLk/20210108_185628.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8fzDXpkf)
https://i.postimg.cc/sXGxkwmt/20210113_095241.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5Y1fv5Z3)
https://i.postimg.cc/N0zLCW66/20210113_095309.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Jyj1GYd0)

[Jimbo1367]

Man those are nice. $$$$$$ LOL If you are gonna build it right, you are, might as well do it once.

[patriot68]

FYI Ring brothers gives military/veterans discounts