Red Witch update [Archive] - Lateral-g Forums

XcYZ

01-23-2007, 08:36 AM

Mark sent these pics with a few details. He had a mold made for a carbon fiber hood. It has 2 layers, and inner and an outer. The hinges and latch have steel reinforcement in the stock location so it will be a direct bolt on.

It will be bitchin on the Red Witch. :thumbsup:

Steve1968LS2

01-23-2007, 08:55 AM

XcYZ

01-23-2007, 08:56 AM

There might be 1 or 2 extra available. Give me a call.

camcojb

01-23-2007, 09:00 AM

that room looks familiar! :yes: Looks great guys. You had them do a 64 Chevelle too, right Mark? :unibrow:

Jody

Damn True

01-23-2007, 09:28 AM

Drool.

I am planning on using a flat hood on mine, but I might be open to a little change in that regard.

jy211

01-23-2007, 09:42 AM

Damn that looks awesome. :thumbsup:

Bowtieracing

01-23-2007, 11:35 AM

Yes it looks really good..Does it need hood pins for safety at high speeds?

XcYZ

01-23-2007, 11:39 AM

that room looks familiar! :yes:

I was wondering if you'd recognize it too. :thumbsup:

Stielow

01-23-2007, 12:26 PM

Maximum Bob

01-23-2007, 12:43 PM

Hey everyone, there was a very aggresive looking CB hood on ebay, it had
two cowl like opennings, not L-88 style, but more rice burnner stlye if you will.

Been trying to find it for a few days now, no luck. I we keep searching and post ASAP.

And Steve....sorry for not getting back to you on the old Penny hood...the students decided the cowl was two large.....very nice quality though.

Bowtieracing

01-23-2007, 01:09 PM

The goal was to make it stiff enough and stong enough not to require hood pins. I have ran a couple cars with Harwood fiberglass bolt on hoods with just the stock latch at high speeds and have not had an issue. This hood is stiffer than a fiberglass hood so it should be fine.

Mark

Thank you Mark for your reply and great to meet you here. Will there be more than few of these to made? I sure would like to have one in future.

Stielow

01-23-2007, 02:55 PM

We had a mold made so we could make more. I want to see how the first one turns out before we make any more. I just had that one sent to the body shop to get fitted to the Red Witch. If every thing works well I will have a few more made.

Mark

MSchu

01-23-2007, 03:37 PM

Damn True

01-23-2007, 06:36 PM

Someone really needs to start producing Carbon Fiber body parts, like hoods, fenders, trunk lids, spoilers, ect. They wouldn't be able to keep them in stock. I hope this really is a start. Just my .02

I'd be really interested in a hood and decklid, but I know what the CF material costs are these days and I know what the tooling costs are. So I recognize that CF is probably not in the offing for my project.

That said, I know Mark is a sharp guy and has a lot of connections. If anyone would be able to find a way to produce such stuff at a reasonable cost he can.

mazspeed

01-23-2007, 09:32 PM

Mark, how much? I would be up for one if you make them.

Datsbad

01-23-2007, 10:11 PM

Mark , I would be up for 2 Right now !!!
where do I send the bengamins?

awr68

01-23-2007, 10:15 PM

Looks good Mark! Are they going to paint the hood...most of it?

zbugger

01-23-2007, 10:18 PM

Mark, how much? I would be up for one if you make them.
Copycatter....

camcojb

01-23-2007, 10:29 PM

Looks good Mark! Are they going to paint the hood...most of it?

yes, top will be red like the rest of the car.

Jody

4mm

01-23-2007, 10:38 PM

It would be nice to also make a stinger/yenko style hood and a CF trunk. :unibrow:

clill

01-23-2007, 11:32 PM

The top of the hood will be red and the bottom will be left Carbon to match the carbon valve covers.

mazspeed

01-23-2007, 11:48 PM

Copycatter....

Pickle Kisser.

Steve1968LS2

01-24-2007, 08:45 AM

There might be 1 or 2 extra available. Give me a call.

Your phone shall ring today.

The only thing I did to Penny during her "re-do" that added weight was go from the glass hood to the metal hood. I imagine this is quite a bit lighter. Knowing Mark the fitment is going to be good as well. I think these would sell great if the price was right. Heck, the $600 billet hood hinges are selling great and this hood actually has a performance benefit.

I heard this hood weighs 20 lbs.. what does a stock steel hood weigh? 80 lbs? That would be 60 lbs off the high side of the front of the car. :woot:

They should make two versions. One where the CF is nice enough not to have to clear and a cheaper version that would need paint but still have the weight savings. Just an idea :)

D Rock

01-24-2007, 12:25 PM

I may also be interested in a carbon hood down the road, these look great.

Derek

Bowtieracing

01-24-2007, 12:44 PM

Let hope Mark will put all hes great ideas to production.I am sure there would be good market for hi quality parts like these fantastic hoods. Can we get rear spoiler ? Trunk lid ? Carbon fiber fender struts ? Door panels? :woot:

Lemons

01-24-2007, 02:47 PM

Blue70

01-24-2007, 04:49 PM

WOW.. Very nice!! :yes:

tyoneal

01-25-2007, 02:37 AM

That's a really good looking hood. I've considered taking on the same challenge for my second gen in the future, as I'm really starting to get into carbon fiber. You said it had two layers, does that refer to one layer on each side of a honeycomb or two layers per side. I'm assuming that you are using honeycomb. Also, did you use a wet layup or prepreg? Just curious, I'm trying to learn about composites so I can apply them to my project.

Chris

With regards to what Chris said:

also, any kind of a gel coat used? Vacuum Bagged?

If it's priced right and they are using prepregs, it would be a miricle. I worked and sold these types of materials. They are NOT cheap by any means. and being a prepreg the resin is also premixed, meaning that the material has to be kept cool or it will start it's bonding and crosslinking process, thus ruining itself. In many cases after it sets up at room temp, it will also go into an oven for a stepped heat cure. The final cure gives it really good deminsional stability and hardness.

My guess, wet lay up and vacuum bagged. I'm interested to see if this is correct.

tyoneal

Garage Dog 65

01-25-2007, 08:27 AM

Don't necessarily need an oven - but you do need a vac and heat source to cause the epoxy to finish cross-linking and final cure. In aviation we have ovens (autoclaves) in our shops - but more and more aircraft primary structures are composite - and those can't be removed from the jet. When it gets delaminated or damaged (damn catering trucks ...) - we repair them right on the aircraft and use portable 'hot-bonders' that have built in vac systems, single, dual or triple heat controllers with silicon heating pads - and all that is computer controlled and the cure cycle is printed on a tape - or dumped to a computer file for the repair record. There are several manufactures of these and most of the military units carry them in the field. Brisk makes one, HeatCon makes another. Aeroform, etc. I have a 2 heat circuit hot bonder at home with about 5 rolls of carbon pre-preg in my freezer..... Maybe I'll copy Mark and do my widened porsche hood with that.

I'll post some pictures of mine if you guys are interested.

Jim

novanutcase

01-25-2007, 11:17 AM

clill

01-25-2007, 01:36 PM

The hood is two layers of 3K 2x2 Carbon fiber twill, 5.7 oz per square ft with a clear UV stable vinyl ester gelcoat. It is vacumn formed , has a 2 mil honeycomb inner and is cured at 150* for 8 hours. It is supposed to be able to sit in sunlight up to 333* without distorting. Weight is about 20lbs. I weighed a stock flat Camaro hood at 59 lbs.

Steve1968LS2

01-25-2007, 02:12 PM

What's a steel cowl hood weigh? About 80 lbs is my guess..

the camtender

01-25-2007, 08:55 PM

Has any one seen or checked out the cf hoods that Year One sells?
I believe Glasstek makes them (2"&4" cowl)for about $800.

Van B

01-25-2007, 09:42 PM

I have been contemplating one of the Year One pieces for a couple of months, but now I will just be a big copycat if I get one. :_paranoid

I am sure they are not as pretty as this one!

Steve68

01-26-2007, 04:21 AM

Jeff, I would say your probably right on that guesstamation

the camtender

01-26-2007, 06:32 AM

I have been contemplating one of the Year One pieces for a couple of months, but now I will just be a big copycat if I get one. :_paranoid

I am sure they are not as pretty as this one!

Copycat,who's not a copycat on these sites?It's shared intesterest.;)
I'd still like to know if anybody has used one of these from year one?
Jerry

Rick Dorion

01-26-2007, 06:37 AM

Simply beautiful. What's the weight diff between CF and fiberglass?

Damn True

01-27-2007, 01:28 PM

I have been contemplating one of the Year One pieces for a couple of months, but now I will just be a big copycat if I get one. :_paranoid

I am sure they are not as pretty as this one!

Got a link to that? I can't seem to find it on their site.

Van B

01-27-2007, 07:05 PM

Got a link to that? I can't seem to find it on their site.

You have PM. I decided I am ordering on Monday. Will let you all know how the quality is.

J2SpeedandCustom

01-27-2007, 09:56 PM

Charlie love the hood! That is going to look killer on the Red Witch. :thumbsup:

You have PM. I decided I am ordering on Monday. Will let you all know how the quality is.

They stopped making it. We've had one on order since July and have been promised it since November and still nothing. But we have a potential tracking # that says it will be here Monday.

Damn True

01-29-2007, 01:08 AM

I'm gonna take a guess and say that they, for the same reason as VFN, may have stopped making CF parts for a while. The raw material is really expensive right now because the demand for it is so high. The big new airbus and the big new Boeing are soaking up a lot of it, as is the war.

Garage Dog 65

01-29-2007, 07:10 AM

If you check some of the suppliers - they are literally out-of-stock on most CF product lines.

Steve68

02-07-2007, 09:50 AM

Thats too bad on the supply drying up, I'd like to have one of the hoods, the look great, especially againts the right color,

Anybody know if Mark gonna make some more?

trapin

02-07-2007, 11:55 AM

I think it would look cool on there unpainted. Camaro X with it's white paint would really look killer with one of these hoods. Unpainted, of course.

Steve68

02-07-2007, 05:23 PM

Exactly! the CF would look great against my Deep Fathom Green,

ohhhhhh Mmmmmmark!!!!!:unibrow:

mazspeed

02-07-2007, 05:59 PM

I want one. Seriously.

XcYZ

02-07-2007, 08:07 PM

Details are being sorted out. It's a possability that the hoods might be available.

If and when it's available, you'll hear about it here. :thumbsup:

mazspeed

02-07-2007, 08:40 PM

Details are being sorted out. It's a possability that the hoods might be available.

If and when it's available, you'll hear about it here. :thumbsup:

YES!!!! :thumbsup:

Damn True

02-08-2007, 12:22 PM

Details are being sorted out. It's a possability that the hoods might be available.

If and when it's available, you'll hear about it here. :thumbsup:

Cowl induction only or will stock-flat be available as well?

Steve68

02-08-2007, 12:28 PM

Sweet, Put my name on the list!

I like the " Here exculusively at Lateral G"

olds87

02-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Dose any one know what the update on Red Witch?

d touring

02-23-2007, 05:46 AM

Put me on the list as well.

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-23-2007, 07:30 AM

wow.. that crazy!

put me down too!.. you got a real cache of people wanting this.:willy:

C5 Longroof

03-05-2007, 05:18 PM

Hey Mark...

Do you still own Red Witch?...That's the red '67 you built way back wasn't it?...I thought Charlie had an exclusive "Mark builds it - I buy it" thing with you, or so it seemed...

Would love to see that car as pictorially (sp?) documented as the Mule was...That '67 gave me a reason to get outta be for so many years!!!...

Rick

camcojb

03-05-2007, 05:46 PM

Damn True

03-08-2007, 01:36 PM

Cowl induction only or will stock-flat be available as well?

Anyone? Bueller?

camcojb

03-08-2007, 02:28 PM

Anyone? Bueller?

I believe cowl only at this point.

Jody

Mean 69

03-08-2007, 03:13 PM

Do these hoods have a crumple zone in the event of frontal crash?

Sweet, cf stuff is still just so darned sexy!
M

Ummgawa

03-08-2007, 07:48 PM

I Am Hood.

Me Want One Too.

clill

03-28-2007, 02:55 PM

How long till Power Tour ?

Clockwork

03-28-2007, 03:12 PM

How long till Power Tour ?

Lots O time left!:unibrow:

clill

03-28-2007, 03:17 PM

The car is at my new very very very best friends shop...Stenod Performance . Stielow still has Camaro X apart in his garage so the Red Witch is over at Stenods. As the thrash progresses Scott or me will post pics. I'm feeling pretty helpless out here on the left coast. Most of you probably don't know but Stielow has gotten pretty busy at GM and is finally figuring out he it is hard enough jsut getting his car done,let alone my car. Joe and the gang are near and can help out. As long as Mark doesn't start mixing parts from both cars I think we will be OK. How many weeks till Power Tour ? Rupp....You only need to idle into Del Mar...I need to make it from Cleveland to Little Rock.:willy:

kwhizz

03-28-2007, 03:33 PM

You got Hood Hinges.......you're almost there..........

Ken

03-28-2007, 03:39 PM

She's bare :thumbsup:

Is the witch resting on a frame/jig? I would like to have my camaro on casters... while some work is being completed

David

camcojb

03-28-2007, 04:41 PM

Looks great Charley. If anyone can get it done, it's the guys at Stenods. It was great seeing their shop last year at Woodward, great guys and some unbelieveable projects come out of there.:morepower

Jody

68protouring454

03-28-2007, 06:44 PM

awr68

03-28-2007, 06:55 PM

Look good!! :thumbsup:

Any mods (other than the hood) to the car or just a repaint??

camcojb

03-28-2007, 06:59 PM

Look good!! :thumbsup:

Any mods (other than the hood) to the car or just a repaint??

bigger motor, custom intake, carbon fiber valve covers, but mostly a complete freshening of the car. Charley drives the wheels off this one. :thumbsup:

Jody

awr68

03-28-2007, 07:06 PM

Good to hear it TRUELY gets used! I thought I remembered hearing that before. :thumbsup:

Red sure looks good on these cars!!

XcYZ

03-28-2007, 10:40 PM

The car is at my new very very very best friends shop...Stenod Performance.

Joe and the guys at Stenods do fantastic work. I sent them Kooks stainless headers to have the # 1 primary tube moved to clear the steering shaft and as long as they were there, I had them install a set of V-band clamps on the collectors. I'll post some pics of what they did for me next week (they finished with them this morning). Anyways, not to hijack this thread, Red Witch is going to be even more bad ass than it was before.

Charley, how about some pics of the new hood with paint on it. :unibrow:

Speedster

03-29-2007, 05:42 AM

Best of Luck getting that thing ready for PT Charley. You don't do anything half-@ssed so no matter what, we know it is going to be a great ride.

awr68

03-30-2007, 07:06 PM

Stielow still has Camaro X apart in his garage so the Red Witch is over at Stenods.

What's Mark doing to X??

clill

03-31-2007, 12:03 AM

He sold the LS7 that was in it to Scott. He still has to put another one in.

awr68

03-31-2007, 12:23 AM

Another LS7? Or does he have something new in the works? Is he doing One LAp this year?

Any progress on your car this week?

clill

03-31-2007, 07:20 AM

Yes another LS7. Different cam and pistons I think. He wanted to do One Lap but I think he is too busy at work. He should have the car on Power Tour though.

clill

03-31-2007, 07:33 AM

what size fuel tank does it have?? the one i designed for my car is 25 gallons and it looks to be nearly identical in size?
also the car needs some black anodized twist machine strut bars
looks killer
It had a 24 gallon cell. Ricks has made a new tank that should be the same size.
As fpr progress...We have headers and engine on site.

Autokraft

03-31-2007, 07:37 AM

That looks cool Charley:thumbsup:

awr68

03-31-2007, 10:22 AM

Looks good Charlie! What headers are you using?

Man-will Mark ever make it back to One Lap?

olds87

03-31-2007, 10:27 AM

What kind of HP and Torq you get out of the rear wheels?

Over all, nice engine.

clill

03-31-2007, 09:32 PM

That looks cool Charley:thumbsup:

Thanks Boss.
Stainless headers built by Wheel2Wheel. I'm out of town but maybe Scott has pics of them.

XcYZ

04-01-2007, 07:50 AM

Here you go. :thumbsup:

http://www.lateral-g.net/redwitch/RedWitchHeaders1.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/redwitch/RedWitchHeaders2.jpg

T Bell

04-02-2007, 07:15 AM

ooh shiny metal:drool:

clill

04-02-2007, 03:17 PM

The headers were chemically polished. Takes about 1/1000th off the pipe. Will turn kind of golden after some heat.

olds87

04-02-2007, 05:17 PM

The headers would look sick even if it turn goldish. :thumbsup:

Also, how much torq that engine make? Any one?

XcYZ

04-02-2007, 08:08 PM

Here's a video of the 565 on the dyno:

www.lateral-g.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=362

kwhizz

04-02-2007, 08:49 PM

How much time is left???? Check it out.........LOL

http://www.ridgenet.net/~biesiade/clock.html

Ken

awr68

04-02-2007, 09:19 PM

Here's a video of the 565 on the dyno:

www.lateral-g.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=362

:D nuff said!! :thumbsup:

ProdigyCustoms

04-03-2007, 05:03 AM

Wow that seemed like a very long run. If it will survive that, it will surely handle Charlies lite foot.

MarkM66

04-03-2007, 07:14 AM

Here's a video of the 565 on the dyno:

www.lateral-g.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=362

Are the results being released?

clill

04-03-2007, 07:54 AM

It is a very mild engine for being a 565" I think the hp was 575. I thought I had the dyno sheet on my computer but windows Vista has managed to make doing anything a pain in the ass. I emailed Kurt at W2W for the info. It has been over a year since it was done.

Sales@Dutchboys

04-03-2007, 08:46 AM

Man! that is going to be a sweet ride:thumbsup: Keep us updated.

clill

04-03-2007, 11:32 AM

Tq was 594@4500 and hp was 569@5600. Nice torque engine. I will email Scott the dyno scans to post.

olds87

04-03-2007, 05:11 PM

I guess you can shread the tire easy. :D

XcYZ

04-03-2007, 07:05 PM

Dyno print outs:

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/RW565dyno1.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/RW565dyno2.jpg

68protouring454

04-03-2007, 09:06 PM

was the motor tuned for drive ability or just a number?
looks good!!!

awr68

04-03-2007, 09:16 PM

How does this compare to the old motor...power wise?

Does The Mule need a driver for HRPT? ;)

Van B

04-03-2007, 09:21 PM

was the motor tuned for drive ability or just a number?
looks good!!!

I'm sure they made it driveable and able to live on marginal gas. If they would have built it to make a number it would have made a lot more peak power.

It does have nice torque doesn't it? Over 570 lb/ft all the way to 5000 RPM.

Cool as usual Charley.

clill

04-03-2007, 11:35 PM

I'm not sure how it compares to the old engine. When I bought the car off Ebay the seller was saying the 532" was making 630 hp. Mark never had any real #'s for it. I would assume with the bigger crank it will make more than before so I have to assume it didn't make 630 hp before. I know I ran 12:15@122 starting out in second gear. I'm just a sucker for torque. This car never cares what gear you are in, it just pulls. I can't wait to have my old friend back.

68protouring454

04-04-2007, 06:30 AM

I'm sure they made it driveable and able to live on marginal gas. If they would have built it to make a number it would have made a lot more peak power.

It does have nice torque doesn't it? Over 570 lb/ft all the way to 5000 RPM.

Cool as usual Charley.
i am not so sure.. i guess we will see how much tuning it needs. it does look awesome.!!!

Stuart Adams

04-04-2007, 07:49 AM

clill

04-04-2007, 08:34 AM

It's a 9-1 compression engine so as before, it could probably run on beer without pinging.

mazspeed

04-04-2007, 11:07 PM

it could probably run on beer without pinging.

You got any? I'm out.

XcYZ

04-04-2007, 11:12 PM

Here are a few pics of the Carbon Fiber hood with paint. Looks absolutey amazing, Charley!!

mazspeed

04-04-2007, 11:20 PM

Here are a few pics of the Carbon Fiber hood with paint. Looks absolutey amazing, Charley!!

I really really really really want one. :thumbsup:

awr68

04-04-2007, 11:41 PM

Looks awesome!! Tell that guy to get off the phone, they have a car to assemble!! ;)

Stenod

04-05-2007, 08:49 AM

7002
Prepping for Paint....

7003
Under the car... Jory's painting turned out sweet!

7004
Ready to add some brake lines :D

7005
A/C pass through. Hard annodized black

7006
new DSE Wiper motor... oh so hot!

I'll try to get some updates as much as possible.... Power tour is coming up quick... :cheers:

XcYZ

04-05-2007, 09:14 AM

Looks great, Joe! :thumbsup:

buickfunnycar.com

04-06-2007, 02:56 PM

Motor sounds killer....!:yes:

clill

04-14-2007, 08:13 AM

We have engine, wiper motor, brake booster....Adding oil might be a bitch...

XcYZ

04-14-2007, 08:16 AM

Sweetness!

clill

04-14-2007, 08:16 AM

We hve a gas tank....Thanks Rick's.......

trapin

04-14-2007, 09:13 AM

I'm glad you're bringing her on Power Tour this year, Charlie. Me and a few other board members will be in Kalamazoo in June. When I saw it at W2W a few years ago, I thought I'd never get a chance to see it in person again. I think a lot of us (especially the '67 and '68 owners) have a soft spot for that car, and always will. I'm glad it has an owner that knows that a great thoroughbred would rather stretch her legs than sit in the stall and be pampered.

See ya on the 3rd. :thumbsup:

Sales@Dutchboys

04-14-2007, 12:41 PM

I sooooo Cant wait to see this thing in june! looking good. :thumbsup:

awr68

04-14-2007, 09:16 PM

Yeah rub in the fact that I'll be sitting here in Oregon while once again you all have fun!! ;) Damn I love that car!!

nvawgn

04-14-2007, 11:22 PM

that hood brings back memory's, i used to make hoods for the guy that ran in the scca in a miget except we used to put kevlar in the center because he liked the yellow and it kept it intackt when it flew off the car

Camaro Zach

04-14-2007, 11:38 PM

Car looks good

But I can't believe Rick's would send out an un finished tank. They should have atleast taken some scotchbrite to it...

camcojb

04-15-2007, 08:33 AM

Car looks good

But I can't believe Rick's would send out an un finished tank. They should have atleast taken some scotchbrite to it...

:question: have you seen the other stainless tanks made out there? Ricks is the nicest by far. Not sure what you mean by unfinished, his looks scotchbrited to me, none of the others are even close to an even finish.

Here's a pic of the competitions tank as received.

http://www.camcojb.com/estel/dons69%20015.jpg

Jody

J2SpeedandCustom

04-15-2007, 09:06 AM

Charlie can't wait to see and hear her on the road! :thumbsup:

:question: have you seen the other stainless tanks made out there? Ricks is the nicest by far. Not sure what you mean by unfinished, his looks scotchbrited to me, none of the others are even close to an even finish.

Here's a pic of the competitions tank as received.

Jody

Man that doesn't hold a candle to Ricks! Thanks for the comparison pic Jody.

camcojb

04-15-2007, 09:37 AM

Charlie can't wait to see and hear her on the road! :thumbsup:

Man that doesn't hold a candle to Ricks! Thanks for the comparison pic Jody.

Those grind marks are all over their tanks, to grind down weld marks. I am not bashing the other company at all, I've used several of their tanks in the past. But I feel Ricks is far superior in the looks department, so was a bit confused by the earlier post.

Jody

Van B

04-15-2007, 06:20 PM

:question: have you seen the other stainless tanks made out there? Ricks is the nicest by far. Not sure what you mean by unfinished, his looks scotchbrited to me, none of the others are even close to an even finish.

Here's a pic of the competitions tank as received.

http://www.camcojb.com/estel/dons69%20015.jpg

Jody

My guess is that the last picture is a Rock Valley. I always just figured the shop boogered mine up putting it in.

Phewes

04-15-2007, 07:17 PM

Very nice! I like how u kept the CF underside of the hood. It adds some nice touch.

Im curious to see how this car will look like at the final product.

camcojb

04-15-2007, 08:24 PM

Very nice! I like how u kept the CF underside of the hood. It adds some nice touch.

Im curious to see how this car will look like at the final product.

probably like this. :D

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/890large+1967_chevrolet_camaro+front_left_view.jpg

Van B

04-15-2007, 08:27 PM

I wondered if Charley would stay with the ZR1 style wheels.

clill

04-15-2007, 08:29 PM

I absolutely want it to look just the way it has for the last 10+ years.

clill

04-16-2007, 06:33 PM

slowly........

68protouring454

04-23-2007, 07:12 AM

what was used in the trunk, just spatter paint or was some type of texture added?? any better pics of the trunk?

Stenod

04-24-2007, 01:47 PM

7250
Start of some brake system...

7249
Some more braking...

7248
Finished rear fuel system... :woot:

7247
Kick ass fuel door... bling bling..:cool:

7246
Rick's tank.... Perfect fit.. (who put those finger prints on there....(joe points at mark!:P ))

We'll be finishing up the brake lines, master and some misc bolts and such in engine bay this week. Should be on task to get the wiring going starting next week... 4 weeks to go :drive:

XcYZ

04-24-2007, 01:50 PM

Awesome! Thanks for the pics, Joe. :thumbsup:

Stenod

04-24-2007, 02:13 PM

Awesome! Thanks for the pics, Joe. :thumbsup:

Yeah... we've been trying to keep up on the pictures... just have a lot going at once....

Stenod

Steve68

04-25-2007, 08:47 PM

Sweet, car looks great, When I saw it the first time, I was like HELL yeah, someone else has the same idea!!!

xplantdad

04-26-2007, 10:01 PM

Wow Charley...looks killer! How come I've never seen this car before? I must be seriously out of the loop here...

Have a blast on the Power Tour! Try not to blow by Ken so fast this time...at least have the A/C on and the windows up...LOL:cheers:

XcYZ

04-30-2007, 08:10 PM

Latest pics:

http://www.lateral-g.net/redwitch/redwitch_5_07a.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/redwitch/redwitch_5_07b.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/redwitch/redwitch_5_07c.jpg

awr68

04-30-2007, 08:37 PM

Coming along nicely guys! Love the engine bay with all the differnet finishes and textures!! What throttle body are you using? Keep up the great work!!! :thumbsup:

XcYZ

05-01-2007, 06:29 AM

What throttle body are you using?

Mark will have to explain that one... :D

JamesD

05-01-2007, 06:35 PM

I like the manifold. Kind of reminds me of an indy car.

clill

05-01-2007, 06:41 PM

The throttle body was custom made by Kinsler. I think Mark had two made.

Rybar

05-01-2007, 07:51 PM

That engine looks SICK Charley :thumbsup:

BC69

05-01-2007, 07:56 PM

ehhhhh. Is that all??

:D ;)

trapin

05-02-2007, 06:38 PM

Charley...where did you source the aircraft style gas cap from?

There are litterly Kabillions of us '67 and '68 owners that want one.

How Marquez or Modo hasn't jumped on one of those yet...I don't know.

awr68

05-03-2007, 07:02 AM

clill

05-03-2007, 08:24 AM

Remember at the Pro-touring dinner a couple years ago when someone stole one of Larry's caps ?:unibrow: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

camcojb

05-03-2007, 08:36 AM

Remember at the Pro-touring dinner a couple years ago when someone stole one of Larry's caps ?:unibrow: :lol:

you've opened up Pandora's box now! :wow: :)

Jody

Steve68

05-03-2007, 10:59 AM

Oh Boy! I think I'll log out now:_paranoid :lateral:

trapin

05-03-2007, 01:03 PM

I don't know why I'm worried about it.

Not like my car is going to be running anytime soon anyway.

I'll say this though...someone is passing on booko bucks. If I had the means, I'd be all over these.

Excuse me for a sec......:beathorse

Steve68

05-03-2007, 08:49 PM

Ahh, maybe me too, I think after the modern stuff, The ole SS gas cap might look out of place,

trapin

05-07-2007, 10:15 AM

I got a source for one Steve, and even a write up on how to install it. I'll still wait for Larry's for another few weeks but if one doesn't materialize I'm going to pull the trigger on this one. It's the same one that Trepanier put on the Orange Peel. PM me.

Stenod

05-10-2007, 03:00 PM

We have gotten some more progress to show you on the Red Witch! All fuel lines, coolant lines, A/C lines, popwer steering lines are now done. Have the breather can mounted, Ron Davis radiator in, brake lines done, spark plug wires done and have started wiring the entire car. We're getting there! Just a few weeks left! Getting excited Charlie?!!! I know we are!!!

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07673_%28Large%29.JPG

A/C lines and Heater lines are done

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07674_%28Large%29.JPG

Spark plug wires hidden nicely!

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07675_%28Large%29.JPG

Fuel lines and fuel regulator

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07676_%28Large%29.JPG

Power steering lines

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07677_%28Large%29.JPG

Stenod

05-10-2007, 03:00 PM

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07678_%28Large%29.JPG

Sweet Ron Davis radiator

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07679_%28Large%29.JPG

Brake lines and prop valve

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07680_%28Large%29.JPG

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07681_%28Large%29.JPG

A/C and heater lines tucked away in the fender

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07682_%28Large%29.JPG

Stenod

05-10-2007, 03:01 PM

Breather can mounted

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07683_%28Large%29.JPG

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07684_%28Large%29.JPG

A/C condenser and dryer

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07685_%28Large%29.JPG

Remote IAC

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07686_%28Large%29.JPG

Oil fill in carbon fiber valve cover

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07687_%28Large%29.JPG

Stenod

05-10-2007, 03:01 PM

http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC07688_%28Large%29.JPG

va72mlibu

05-10-2007, 05:14 PM

Soooo.....sooooo...Schweeeeeeet!!!

GHOSTDANCER

05-10-2007, 05:38 PM

Clean and Mean :thumbsup:

awr68

05-10-2007, 06:50 PM

Very nice detail and packaging!!

Stenod

05-10-2007, 06:58 PM

hmmmm.... Test fitted the hood tonight... DAYUMMM that looks good... :thumbsup:

Steve68

05-11-2007, 07:12 AM

And no Pics, how dare you guys!

buickfunnycar.com

05-11-2007, 04:19 PM

Very nice detail and packaging!!

+1...love the updates!:thumbsup:

Steve1968LS2

05-11-2007, 05:05 PM

hmmmm.... Test fitted the hood tonight... DAYUMMM that looks good... :thumbsup:

Your lack of pics earns you -2 internets...

:captain:

Steve68

05-12-2007, 09:27 AM

Your lack of pics earns you -2 internets...

:captain:

Or 20 lashings with a wet noodle!!!!

JamesJ

05-13-2007, 03:29 PM

What IAC are you using? I was going to use a Ford unit but that one looks much smaller. Is it a two hose model?

camcojb

05-13-2007, 06:52 PM

What IAC are you using? I was going to use a Ford unit but that one looks much smaller. Is it a two hose model?

Looks like a GM unit with a remote billet mount/air filter.

Jody

Stielow

05-17-2007, 07:01 AM

Were working on your carpet.

There will be a few red hairs in your car.

Stielow

XcYZ

05-17-2007, 07:12 AM

There will be a few red hairs in your car.

:lol: I'll have to get a picture of Charley picking the hairs out by hand to get back for that cow picture. :D

clill

05-17-2007, 07:44 AM

Stiffler....Don't make me post other pics of you and that cow.

camcojb

05-17-2007, 08:03 AM

Stiffler....Don't make me post other pics of you and that cow.

:wow:

Jody

Stenod

05-17-2007, 08:11 AM

LOL!!! Ahh... good picture mark.... sneaky sneaky with the camera!

Stiffler?? like the same guy from road trip? (Two fingers? NO... better make it three! :rofl: )

Stielow

05-25-2007, 05:35 AM

We fired it on Sunday and have been wrapping up loose ends this week. Should be driving it tonight.

The guys at Stenod have been doing a great job.

Stielow

XcYZ

05-25-2007, 06:15 AM

That thing looks bad ass in that rear shot. :bow:

Ummgawa

05-25-2007, 08:13 AM

Stiffler....Don't make me post other pics of you and that cow.

I just laughed so hard I sharted.

We have Stiffler and the two dudes from Brokeback Mountain.

(Where are you Super Duty?):rofl:

Ummgawa

05-25-2007, 08:14 AM

That thing looks bad ass in that rear shot. :bow:

Now I am sorry about the Brokeback Mountain thing.....

61Bubbletop

05-25-2007, 08:31 AM

Car was badass, is bad ass and will remain bad ass....ZR1 Wheels are killer, I love it. :woot:

Beast2831

05-25-2007, 08:42 AM

nice! I love the pics of that motor...:bow:

ironworks

05-25-2007, 09:24 AM

Wow that thing just looks business sitting there on the lift. I love that car, Always have.

Rodger

awr68

06-01-2007, 05:08 PM

how about a final pic before it leaves the shop!! :cool:

clill

06-01-2007, 07:48 PM

oops...forgot. Leaves in the morning. Jody and Stiffler are already in Cleveland.

Steve1968LS2

06-01-2007, 07:54 PM

oops...forgot. Leaves in the morning. Jody and Stiffler are already in Cleveland.

I think this about sums it up:

:ttiwop:

Van B

06-01-2007, 08:44 PM

OK. This about sums up the mode I've been in with my Vintage Air thrash the last two weeks. I go to the trunk of my car to get the camera so I can get some pics of the Red Witch and Camaro X next to each other. Camera is not in the trunk. Must have left it at the hotel. Get to the hotel, camera is not there. Where is it? Sitting behind the driver's seat of the Camaro.

Some cool stuff under construction at Stenod's I would have loved to take some pics of. Doh!

Twin turbo Trailblazer SS, Supercharged Ecotec Lotus Exige, etc., none of which I have pictures of.

Steve68

06-01-2007, 09:14 PM

Nice going, Spazz! oh well, at least you got to see them, and out driving the car!

Van B

06-02-2007, 03:40 PM

Nice going, Spazz! oh well, at least you got to see them, and out driving the car!

That's OK, got to Cleveland today and found my camera batteries were worn out. Got about 20 pics.

Scott and Jody were there when I got out of the car. Also met Bill Howell, Matt (67 Bow tie), Vintageracer, Tony (nineball) and extinct z form LS1 tech.

Hot and humid weather.

Steve68

06-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Jeff give me a address and I'll send you Batteries and I don't mean a pair, I will be you battery sponser, and I don't mean your house, give me one on the road, I'll take care of you!;)

and all those guys you met are great people! Bill H is one of my favorites, and Mikes a good guy too!

David Pozzi

06-11-2007, 12:21 PM

What's a steel cowl hood weigh? About 80 lbs is my guess..

Here are some weights from my notes.
I see the CF cowl hood has no air box underneath which would add some weight.

The glass cowl hood listed is a race model I think, hinges wont work on it, use hood pins.

BODY
steel cowl hood with latch 57
stock hood - flat no latch 45
hood latch (bolts to hood) 1
fiberglass hood - bare 18