Yet another 1st gen Camaro

[Perry Mitchell]

Hello. My name is Perry and I am a motorholic. I would like to announce the construction of my latest project, a '67 Camaro Coupe pro-touring machine. It is to be unvieled at SEMA next year in the Marquez Design booth. Pascual has been very helpful and has graciously offered me a spot in his booth which I am very excited about. So with a lot of help from my brother, Alan, along with encouragment and help from my friends and the members of Lateral-G, let's get this thing done! The car will be black on black with pearl gray accents and a ghostly checkered flag graphic. It will be powered with an LT5, ZR1 Corvette motor with a 700r4 transmission. The front suspension is a Chris Alston unit and the rear is '87 Corvette. The rear frame is scratch built and features coil over shocks. There are numerous body, as well as interior modifications. I am accepting sponsorships as I need all the help I can get. I will get some pictures out soon along with a Jason Rushforth rendering. SEE YOU AT SEMA IN '07!

[XcYZ]

Hi Perry. Can't wait to see the completed car. The project pics you showed me were awesome. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Sounds great, can't wait to see it!!

Hey SEMA is less than a year away!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[ProTouring442]

Welcome!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

[Perry Mitchell]

Finally was able to upload a rendering of my Camaro project. Tell me what you think.

[awr68]

I like it!! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Looks good Perry, keep us posted! :yes:

[Hdesign]

I like the checkered flag stripe and it has a great stance! Jason did a great job...no surprise. :thumbsup:

[JayR]

I like the checkered flag stripe and it has a great stance! Jason did a great job...no surprise. :thumbsup:

Thanks Ben. Perry insisted on a checkered flag but left how to interpret that up to me and that's the one we landed on.

Welcome to the site, Perry. Lots of friends and support here and no shortage of info on 1st Gen Camaros!

[Ricochet]

Welcome to the site Perry. Looks like a killer project. Jason did an outstanding job on the rendering. Not sure if the project will down at Pasqual's or not, but if it is I'm sure I'll see it down there. At some time or another I'm sure my 55 will down there possibly sharing space with you. Good luck & keep all of us posted. :thumbsup:

Brent

[Stuart Adams]

Welcome to the neighborhood.

[Project Mayhem]

Perry's ZR/28 Camaro was just posted in the Member's Rides section. Check it out at http://www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell/. Perry's brother Alan, who is contributing heavily to this project, did most of the work on Project Mayhem. Hopefully he learned from his mistakes. :lol:

Hey Perry, send us some shots of the scratch built rear subframe and IRS suspension you keep bragging about!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

:lateral: :woot: Great looking car!

[TravisB]

I like the front end treatment and the graphics. Very nice

And welcome

[Perry Mitchell]

Perry's ZR/28 Camaro was just posted in the Member's Rides section. Check it out at http://www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell/. Perry's brother Alan, who is contributing heavily to this project, did most of the work on Project Mayhem. Hopefully he learned from his mistakes. :lol:

Hey Perry, send us some shots of the scratch built rear subframe and IRS suspension you keep bragging about!
Thanks for all the compliments, guys. It's comments like these that keeps me motivated. The pictures of the rear suspension have been posted in the Members Rides section (the last thumbnail). They show the build from one of the frame rails to the mock up required for tire fitment. Thanks for asking Devin.

[atomicjoe23]

Perry,

the project looks to be coming along nicely.

What a great engine!!! I love the LT-5 engine; I've read quite a bit about it. . .unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to drive one or ride in one, but they are quite an engine none the less!!! What kind of power are you getting out of it. . .are going to do any internal mods to it? Lingenfelter has some nice LT-5 packages (pricy to be sure but very nice) as well as Doug Rippie Motorsports (gotta love those Black Widow engines!!!).

I'd be interested in seeing some more pic's of the interior. . .specifically I'd be interested in seeing pics of the carbon fiber headliner, the oval roll bar (got me to thinking for my own project on that one), the boxed trunk hinges, the all-metal chin spoiler (I want a larger, more aggressive chin spoiler myself to accentuate the influence the vintage TransAm race cars have had on my own project), and some more interior pic's as well (the custom console and dash as you know have already grabbed my attention just from the pictures you already have posted).

Keep us posted Perry. . .and don't forget to post up as many pictures of the completed project as you can!!!

[Perry Mitchell]

Thanks Joel. Other than the long tube headers I made and a performance chip in the computer, the motor is bone stock so I put the horsepower in the 425hp range. I do intend to install an NOS system however.
I'll get some more pics posted soon, especially of the interior. The dash is going in for leather upholstery this week. Just received all the gages from Autometer so it's time to build the cluster. The oval rollbar is getting painted so now I can get it welded in. PM me about the carbon fiber headliner, I might make you a deal on a spare one I have if your interested. More later.

[bigtyme1]

Perry, let me know how you make out with fitting the Vision VF-4 mirrors, I've been told there may ba a vibration problem if there not on right.

[Bowtieracing]

Perry,thank you for showing your truly awsome project!! Really something totally new for a while. You are doing great job.Keep us posted!!

Ps best looking air intake system ever seen:thumbsup:

[Perry Mitchell]

bigtyme1: The vision mirrors have not been installed yet but I don't see a problem. I think they are a great piece. I perfomed a little surgery on the insides and added a power unit to each one from an import (I know, I know). When I order them I convinced them to add the turn signal option that they use on their other mirror. They should work out nicely.
Bowtieracing: As far as the air intake system is concerned, I am really pleased with the way it turned out. I had my doubts many times and my polisher told me to abort more than once. After it was welded and the welds ground down for polishing there would be holes in the weld that weren't there before so they were filled and re-polished about four times before I was satisfied. Thanks for the thumbs up.

[bigtyme1]

Wow you must have done alot of work to get the motors in there. I have the option for the lights but I told them I want to wait until I had them fitted. Let me knoe how yours fit, Im not sure where to start drilling and what holes to use on the drivers side. Keep up the good work

[staceyk's70]

Okay Uncle Perry! I think I have this thing figured out...maybe. :yes: I didn't see any updated pictures on your site yet, though! I'm probably not looking in the right place again.
When is the show in Las Vegas again? Will it be on a weekend? Maybe Joel and I can make a trip down there to see it all happen!

[Z-one]

Nice to see Stacy found you, but it's too bad she didn't see the new pic's yet because the car is lookin' pretty sweet! I myself was checkin' in to see if they were posted yet. Lookin' forward to it! It's nice to have it on wheels and rolling:cheers: Back to work, not done yet, Alan

[Perry Mitchell]

Hey Alan, Stacey, and the other 2 guys following this Camaro build. Scott posted some new pics on my members web page. Check it out. www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell Thanks Scott, I know your slammed. The car is coming together nicely. It even takes my breath away and my heart skips a little when I look at it. Alan, you are doing an awesome job! And Chris,(Chris Odoms Extreme Metal and Paint) thanks for letting us use your shop and paint booth from time to time.
I do have some bad news. Through no fault of our own, the car will not debut at SEMA this year. Last Friday I recieved an e-mail from my SEMA connection that they decided to not display a Camaro in their booth this year. They are going with a non GM car yet to be determined. This was a huge disappointment to me. I spent way to much money and time on this project this year, including buying a trailer to get it there, for this to happen. It was a 3 year dream of mine but I do intend to be there next year, look out. Congratulations to those of you that will display your cars at SEMA, you deserve it.
To the sponsors, and all of those who helped in any way to see this dream come true, I am sorry. I promise to make you all proud in the coming year. Thanks to all of you.

[Bowtieracing]

Last Friday I recieved an e-mail from my SEMA connection that they decided to not display a Camaro in their booth this year. They are going with a non GM car yet to be determined. This was a huge disappointment to me. .


????????????? Wtf those morans are thinking when selecting cars ?? Dont let this affect your spirit and keep working. This will be hugu success and joy when its finished:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

I do have some bad news. Through no fault of our own, the car will not debut at SEMA this year. Last Friday I recieved an e-mail from my SEMA connection that they decided to not display a Camaro in their booth this year. They are going with a non GM car yet to be determined. This was a huge disappointment to me. I spent way to much money and time on this project this year, including buying a trailer to get it there, for this to happen. It was a 3 year dream of mine but I do intend to be there next year, look out. Congratulations to those of you that will display your cars at SEMA, you deserve it.
To the sponsors, and all of those who helped in any way to see this dream come true, I am sorry. I promise to make you all proud in the coming year. Thanks to all of you.That really sucks Perry especially knowing whose booth it was going in. It must be disappointing to go into the SEMA thrash only to have your feet cut out from under you right before the finish line and not your fault.

Mike

[Perry Mitchell]

Thanks guys. Now that we have accepted the fact and are over the disapointment, my brother and I have determined to turn this fate into a positive thing. The car will be better than we anticipated, so watch out. The interior is bitchin'. I will keep you posted.

[Z-one]

It show's a lot of class not to throw the guy under the bus after the big lead-on! Truthfully I've had girlfriends lead me on with less cruelity! I think the car may have been a little too over the top for them and it would have been distracting with all people jammed into their booth getting them exposure.
Anyway, you, like your car, are a class act! A Great Man is humble in the Great things he does:hail: Alan

[Perry Mitchell]

Just a couple pics. of the front seats for the Mitchell Bros. ZR/28. They have just returned from Scott at S&S Customs where he modified and covered them in gray leather. He also installed heat and massage units in them. They were already 6 way power. I finally got to install the carbon fiber trim pieces on them that I had done some 2 years ago. They are awesome! (IMO)

[Perry Mitchell]

Sorry, the pics. didn't attach because they were too big and I don't know how to reduce them.

[907rs]

Just a couple pics. of the front seats for the Mitchell Bros. ZR/28. They have just returned from Scott at S&S Customs where he modified and covered them in gray leather. He also installed heat and massage units in them. They were already 6 way power. I finally got to install the carbon fiber trim pieces on them that I had done some 2 years ago. They are awesome! (IMO)


http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r156/907rs/67CamaroSeats009.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r156/907rs/67CamaroSeats012.jpg

Very nice, Perry!

[tones2SS]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r156/907rs/67CamaroSeats009.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r156/907rs/67CamaroSeats012.jpg

Very nice, Perry!

WOW!!!!
Those look like some comfy seats. May I ask who makes them? VERY NICE!:thumbsup:

[Perry Mitchell]

They are from 2 different '91 300zx twin turbo Nissans. They are very comfortable and look good in my '67 Camaro.

[staceyk's70]

Hey Perry! I am just now able to log back onto here and view your project! Wow! Gives me goosebumps! You and Alan, as always, are doing a beautiful job!
Just to let you know...Joel is finally becoming interested in my Camaro! We ordered a 383 w/ 450 HP and whatever else that goes with that! I'm still wondering about the type of rear end we should put in the car, though. Any suggestions? I'm so excited to hear it run in a couple of months! Hope all is well and will talk with you later!
~Stacey

[Perry Mitchell]

Hey Stacey. Sorry for being late getting back to you. I follow this site closely but still I missed your post. Joel and I talked about your car at the last family function and I could feel his excitment about your car. The questions he was asking let me believe he was up to something. I have only one question; what is a girl, that can't hold her liquor, going to do with 450 HP? (she accidently spilled a glass of wine on me at the reception of my neices wedding) LOL! That will be one bad Camaro. Regarding the ZR/28 Camaro, the more we build, the more we change. I wish people would stop comming out with all these neat parts so I can be finished. We are so close that I predict I will be driving it this summer.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looking forward to seeing some updates Perry.

Saw these pics on Hub Garage.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/100_2147_detail.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/100_1971_detailzr28.jpg

[tones2SS]

WOW! That thing is looking good.:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

WOW! That thing is looking good.:thumbsup:

Especially underneath.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/101_1880_detailzr28rrsusp.jpg

I like what you guys did with the exhaust outlets.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/101_1437_detailrotzr28rr.jpg

[tones2SS]

Especially underneath.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/101_1880_detailzr28rrsusp.jpg

I like what you guys did with the exhaust outlets.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/101_1437_detailrotzr28rr.jpg

WOW! Chromed out.
Thanks for the pics Skip!:thumbsup: