Project "Battle Wagon"

[CamaroAJ]

Update 4.17.10



got the car home tuesday night and pushed it in the garage. wednsday after work i got started on tear down.

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found the floor pan was in worse shape than i thought so i cut them out

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found the rockers were junk on the bottom half so insted of patching them i just cut them out



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also insted of replacing the toe boards with patch panels i got a whole firewall assembly

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went today to dayton and picked up the new sheet metal and have the drivers rocker mocked up

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs445.ash1/24541_10150153373495277_537465276_11937386_2381888 _n.jpg



parts to install still

both inner rockers

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floor pan

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mini tubs and sub frame connectors

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Speedtech sub fame

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs445.ash1/24541_10150153371775277_537465276_11937342_7910230 _n.jpg



2001 dash

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thats about it for now. not bad for 4 half days of work.

[KPC67]

I'll say, Looks like fun.

[DOOM]

Lookin good! Who did you purchase your rocker parts from?

[Rick D]

Looks like fun I'm glad I don't have as much metal to change as you do. I would also get some bracing in there to keep it from moving.

[CamaroAJ]

there is a place in dayton, ohio called resto world that had it all in stock. its an hour drive from my house so i saved alot on shipping.

[CamaroAJ]

had the car a week now, heres how its going.

passenger rocker done

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs482.snc3/26372_10150155140575277_537465276_11985423_6492511 _n.jpg

firewall is also installed and welded

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[waynieZ]

Nice project. You have some nice parts there, and making some nice progress.

[Spiffav8]

AWESOME! Nice work.

:captain:

[tones2SS]

Very cool. Keep us posted on your progress.:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

started the mini tubs and found more rust than i thought so i cut out the trunk only to find who ever did the rear 1/4's and outer wheel tubs did a crappy job so i'm going to replace the entire rear of the car so that i'm happy with it insted of repairing someone elses crap job. getting the parts next weekend so in the mean time i did he dash swap.



out with the old dash

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mocking in the 2001 camaro dash

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dash is done

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[65 347]

Wow, your not waisting any time! Nice looking build. Good luck

[GregWeld]

Wow, your not waisting any time! Nice looking build. Good luck


That's funny right there! Only because... the only reason these cars take so much "time" is because people don't actually WORK ON THEM... they're real easy to take apart... But it takes some real effort to get out there and start putting them back together.

Two things that hold my buddies up from building their "dream cars" or getting them done in a reasonable amount of time (months not years)...

Budget: to buy the required parts

Effort: if they have the parts - to get them installed

CamaroAJ obviously has the budget to go get the parts he needs, and he has the drive/willingness to put in the effort to get the job moving... 'cause they don't build themselves at night while you're sleeping! :woot:

[CamaroAJ]

so far i have spent $17,885 on: i hope i don't get flamed for talking about money:lol:

speedtech sub frame
2001 camaro SS doner
1969 camaro
full floor, firewall, 2 rockers, trunk floor, frame rails
DSE sub frame connectors, mini tubs
misc. stuff

i am still under budget, i am going to try and keep this under 30k but i think 35k is more realistic.

i have been selling all the stuff off the two cars i don't want/need and i have some stuff from other things i've done that needs sold. between the vette i sold and the other things laying around that i sold i haven't really put any money into the car yet.

[Bowtieracing]

That dash is super cool!!

How close it was? What kind of brackets and how did you install it?

[CamaroAJ]

That dash is super cool!!

How close it was? What kind of brackets and how did you install it?

its dead on. i had to make 7 brackets. i went to lowes and got some 1/4 - 20 all thread nuts and 1/2 long 1/4 - 20 bolts and bolted them to the dash. then i got 1/4 cold rolled rod and cut them to the length i needed, on on each side of the threaded nut and one on the bottom to make a triangle.

for the two lower side mounts i used two more of the all thread nuts and a piece of 1/2" tube and welded the nuts inside the tube. the tube then was cut to length and welded to the "A" pillers where the stock dash was welded to the piller.

the lower center mount i used the stock mount and made a stand to bring it up 2" to hold the dash up in the right spot.

i'll post up better pictures tonight, working on installing the frame rails now before i cut off the back of the car that way i have a referance point to where the stock frame rails went and everything lines up right when i go to install the new rear sheet metal.

[CamaroAJ]

since i'm waiting on the sheet metal for the rear of the car i figured i would go ahead and replace the frame rails while i still have a referance point from the factory frame rails



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also fitted the dash filler. it will be trimed more once the windshield is in.

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here is a few better pictures of the dash brackets
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[waynieZ]

It looks good and solid. Nice work.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks.

i'm going to start to cut the rear sheet metal off the rear of the car tonight and get the trunk floor set in. going to go pick up the body mounts at lunch so i can get the frame on the car to start on the steering column and sub frame connectors.

[CamaroAJ]

haven't worked on the car the last two days due to other things going on so i got a jump on it tonight because all the sheet metal is commin in tomorrow, friday and then the last of it saturday. i started off with test fitting the front sub frame.

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then since its trash night i wanted to get rid of the junk metal so it wasn't sitting around here for a week so i rough cut the big stuff out

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[brans72]

Nice work but I am still not sold on the dashjust my opinion though.

[CamaroAJ]

you have to see it in person, it looks like it belongs there then.

[CamaroAJ]

AMD aluminum body panels

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs282.snc3/27757_10150161475765277_537465276_12140423_1674084 _n.jpg



test fitting the driver quarter

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passenger door and fender

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as part of the cars weight loss plan it got lots of aluminum including this front fender

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs262.snc3/27757_10150161475795277_537465276_12140427_8040540 _n.jpg



test fitting the driver quarter

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test fitting the rear tail panel (sorry about all the dust on the lens)

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[tones2SS]

Good luck. Looks like a lot of work, but it's coming along.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

The test fit looks good. How do you like the new fenders?

[CamaroAJ]

they are super light. they do have a funny sound when you tap on them almost like they are cheep or something. i don't have the whole front end together so i can't comment on the fitment yet. the trunk lid fits good, did need some tweeking to get to fit the body better though.

[G-Body]

Wow you really must of wanted a 69 camaro pretty bad to start with......well looks like not much lol
Great work though!

[CamaroAJ]

if AMD made the aluminum fenders for a 67-68 i would have built a 68 i think.

[CamaroAJ]

been working on getting everything to fit right so nothing good to update for a bit. got everything lined up and should have it welded together by the end of the week.

don't mind the door to fender gaps, the fenders are loose to adjust the doors.



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[GregWeld]

Dude -- you do great bodywork -- but your camera works sucks!! :rofl: :rofl:

Okay - just making fun of ya buddy!

You are really going to town on this build! Love it. Keep plugging away!

[waynieZ]

It looks good.

[CamaroAJ]

lol yes my camara sucks. its about 8 years old, has been in the garage most of the time and has hit the ground many times and was also free. but i rather spend money on go fast parts than a new one :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

haven't had a good update in sometime. i had some house work to do so i didn't get to spend as much time on the car as i wanted to. all of the rear sheet metal is all welded together and the frame rails are in and done. only got to work on the car a few hours saturday but got a solid day in today.



got the driver and passenger sub frame connectors installed

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i didn't have any 1/8" plate to make the close out panels so i went ahead and got the passenger tub mocked up and the driver side floor and frame cut out.



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going to try and get some plate tomorrow but i'm not sure if i'll get to work on the car or not for a few days. some more yard work to do and the house comes first.

[Karl Buchka]

Shouldn't a project named "Battle Wagon" be a wagon? :_paranoid

Nice work so far. Keep it up! :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

haven't had alot of time to work on the car since i have been doing alot of house work since its been so nice out. i've only got to work on the car one or two nights a week for a few hours after work. anyways lots of stuff done.

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[Tiger]

I dont know how I missed this, you sure do some beautiful work!

[CamaroAJ]

new go fast parts thanks to frank at prodigy customs.

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also have a new firewall to move my engine back about 4" to get the LS1 to fit the speedtech sub frame. again more thanks to frank for answering some questions about a few things.

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and installed the 41 year old seat pans to save a few bucks.

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[skatinjay27]

o noooo the wheel barrow!:_paranoid

[CamaroAJ]

o noooo the wheel barrow!:_paranoid

i didn't really want to do it but speed tech said the floor needs cut to make the LS and T56 fit. they also said the engine needs to move to the passenger side to clear the power steeing rack. i put the engine in and if i center it and move it back i can clear the rack, use the stock a/c compressor and the stock f-body oil pan. so thats a few grand in cash i don't have to spend now :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

got the tires today so i mounted and road force balanced them (all less than 7 lbs road force if you know what that means) BFG G-Force KDW 295/35ZR18 front 335/30ZR18 rear.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs100.ash2/38350_10150217633915277_537465276_13715400_7259433 _n.jpg





car at ride hight

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only had a few hours tonight to play but to make the wheel barrow fit the engine it needed cut in half and 5" added

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[DOOM]

Aj .... Looking good!!! Are you going to replace the lower inner quarter panel ? They now make lower replacements...

[Ron Fox]

Cool build and killer wheels.

Stupid question and I am not a builder but what is the wheel barrow for? :rolleyes: (Used for the top of the engine?)

[Ketzer]

Cool build and killer wheels.

Stupid question and I am not a builder but what is the wheel barrow for? :rolleyes: (Used for the top of the engine?)

I think its for a pocket in the firewall to move the engine farther back. I've seen some jokes about using them but for someone without a lot of metal working tools, it is already a nice shape and is usually decent gauge steel. I say, don't hate.


Jeff-

[bonecrrusher]

I'd use it if I had too.... :cheers:

[CamaroAJ]

Aj .... Looking good!!! Are you going to replace the lower inner quarter panel ? They now make lower replacements...

I'm not sure if i'll use the replacement part since they are like $90 each. i will for sure repair them in some way or another.

the wheel barrow is what home depot calls it. i like to call it a prefab fire wall :thumbsup:

[Ron Fox]

Cool prefab fire wall.

If you have time is it possible to post more pics of the installment of the wheel barrow. Sounds interesting and something new to learn.

Thanks.

[CamaroAJ]

i plan on it. as far along as you see in the pictures is as far along as i am so far. tonight i plan on fully welding the wheel barrow together and grinding it smooth. then i'll trace the cut line on the factory firewall. then some cut and paste.

[Ron Fox]

i plan on it. as far along as you see in the pictures is as far along as i am so far. tonight i plan on fully welding the wheel barrow together and grinding it smooth. then i'll trace the cut line on the factory firewall. then some cut and paste.

Some cool fab work. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[CamaroAJ]

x-games this weekend killed me on getting as much as i wanted to done.



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[417 Motorsports]

badass man!!!!! I love the use of the wheelbarrow LOL great thinking!! :D

[waynieZ]

Nice progress! I've never seen that done before. sweet.

[wellis77]

Are you planning to or can you run A/C with the engine setback that much and the wheel barrow?

[speedjohnston]

I thought about using the wheelbarrow trick myself a while ago. Gale banks used it on a project a few years ago and it looked pretty good. :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

yes the car will have a/c. i tried my best to retain the stock compressor but the speedtech frame is just too narrow compaired to stock or even the DSE frame. alot of the problem was the steering gear being rear mounted so i had to move the engine to the passenger side because of the steering linkage. had i went with the DSE frame i would have been good to go.

[CamaroAJ]

I thought about using the wheelbarrow trick myself a while ago. Gale banks used it on a project a few years ago and it looked pretty good. :thumbsup:

i remember that car. 67 camaro wasn't it? did that car ever get finished?

[speedjohnston]

I'm not sure. I only remember seeing build pictures of it. It would be a shame if it never got finished, but I never heard any more about it.

[CamaroAJ]

the spindles showed up yesterday so i got those mounted and the car on the ground.

now onto the pictures, this is ride hight.



spindles use corvette hubs and brakes.

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[GregWeld]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:

[CamaroAJ]

been almost 20 days since the last update. had some things to do with my dad and some other projects going on like building a shifter kart.

even though it doesn't look like much has been done to the car the small stuff takes alot of time. anyways the firewall and trans tunnel are done. the frame is out of the car and speed tech's transmission mounts are cut off. tomorrow i'll grind the welds down and reinstall the frame and stick the engine/trans back in.

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[waynieZ]

Its looking good.

[CamaroAJ]

after power washing the house for the past few days i got to finish the engine/trans install.

didn't take any pictures but i cut the speedtech transmission mounts off the frame and then smoothed the old welds. then i installed the engine and trans to where i wanted it to be with the best fit for the rest of the stuff i have to do to the car. then i bolted the transmission cross member to the trans and the mounts to the member and rewelded them to the frame. about 4" back from where they were.

for the engine mounts i bent 1 3/4" .134 cage tube and built two uprights. i still need to finish welding and add two supports to make sure the engine doesn't move fore and aft just in case. i tried aftermarket mount adapters but they were not even close to fitting so i went to lowes and bought some steel plate and made my own.

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lower part of my car is the steering rack. thats with the stock camaro oil pan

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[GregWeld]

I don't see a center line --- you got that bad boy squared up in there do ya??

Just checking.....

[CamaroAJ]

you mean the engine center in the frame? if thats what you mean then no. the engine sits to the pasenger side because of the steering gear. thats what roger speed tech told be that they do because of the power steering lines. it was either off set the engine of raise it really high to clear. if i remember i'll try and get a picture of that tomorrow.

[CamaroAJ]

haven't had time to do a whole lot to the car in the past few weeks but here is what i have.
got the driver and passenger fill template done to make things look better after cutting out the package tray.
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got to wiring the engine in. i'm about done with that and then on to the forward chassis harness and then dash harness and then rear chassis harness.
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so far this is what i have removed from the stock gm engine and forward chassis harness.
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98% done engine harness done. i still have a few things to finish up once i build the cold air intake and go to jegs to get some more wire loom.
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also have the double pass radiator. it also will be set back 7" just like the engine. i'll be working on this more later once i get the bead roller for some of the tin work.
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also for the first time since april the car has seen sun light. still waiting on the rear suspension so its on jack stands in the rear.
when i bought it
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and now

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[CamaroAJ]

not much of an update since its hard to take pictures of wiring.

got the fuse blocks mounted
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the lamp harness and some of the ECM wires.
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the main harness to the firewall is done and most of the wires are to the location they need to be and just need tied up.
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got the EBCM mounted and the harness lengthened
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so at work on friday we are throwing out all of the GM parts from when we were a Chevy dealer and i found this. its a rear HVAC module from an '03-'06 envoy extended.
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because of the '01 dash conversion i did and the fire wall mods for the engine set back i had a TON of room. after some mock up and then putting the dash back in it fit!
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[black2002ls]

Awesome dedication on this thing! Seems like a project I would try and tackle if I had the funds. One question, on the engine mount in this picture:

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This could be me over engineering, but I feel like there is a need to triangulate that mount.

[Tiger]

I would triangulate that mount, maybe its as you say over engineering but better safe than sorry.

[CamaroAJ]

the engine mounts are not done yet, good eyes guys and i was thinking the same thing. i was waiting on getting my steering column mounted so i knew what kind of clearance i have just in case.

i plan on running i brace from the top of the mount forward to the frame on each side. i was concerned about the engine moving forward and back under hard braking and accell.

[black2002ls]

If I were building those mounts. I would triangulate directly back to the frame, joining your upright with the sub frame. This will add some strength to that joint, and should keep the motor mount from moving. Or, if you are worried about movement front to back, bring the mount front and back, essentially creating a pyramid.

[waynieZ]

It looks good. Thats a lot of wire!

[CamaroAJ]

i decided to make my own LED tail lamps because i don't care for any of the aftermarket ones that are out. its also cheeper that the awesome billet one. its not done because i ran out of LED's but two thirds of its done. then i get to start on the passenger side and even more LED's. at least i'll be seen when i stop.
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doesn't look pretty but its a pain to wire that many LED's and not short them together.
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i seem to have a problem getting a picture of LED's turned on. this is 2 of the 3 park lamps on. it is the perimeter of each lens for park lamps and the center of the outside lenses are brake lamps.
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i took an angled shot to get a picture. when i take a straight on shot its too bright and blurry. brake light on.
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i also have back up lamps
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[CamaroAJ]

got most of my LD 3 link. have to wait till the rest of it shows up to make sure everything fits before i can go any farther.
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got the forward mount in
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and mocked up

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alot of wiring so nothing really to take pictures of. only have a few things left to wire but i can't do it until i'm farther along with my build. got the pass through connector done for the fuel tank and wheel speed sensors.
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also got all the welds cleaned up and holes filled while i wait on the rest of the parts for the rear suspension to get here to finish up.
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got the forward chassis harness pass through connector mounted and cleaned up.
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also have the cruse control module mounted (and wired, not pictured)
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finished the brackets for the HVAC module and remounted the PCM and rewired to fit.
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[CamaroAJ]

just a small update. mainly welding seams, grinding and some metal finish work so no real pictures of that right now.

started working on converting the electronic HVAC door actuators over to cables. machined two aluminum bushings to attach to the plastic gear on the HVAC module. the mode door is a simple throw arm like the 60's controls were. the temperature door is not so simple because of the amount of room i have to work in. so i made it a push/pull cable. this is as far as i got for now because i have to machine a new more parts for the control head side of things and get a few motorcycle throttle cables ordered so i can adjust the cables.

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also got the watts link today.
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[waynieZ]

Looking good.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks Wayne. it looks like you had less of a car than i did lol. looking forward to some updates.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Watts link set up looks good.

[64pontiac]

Wheel speed sensors..... so your doing ABS???? Interesting!

I want to see some more dash mockup!!! Get to work. J/k looking good.

[SickSpeedMonte]

^ I was wondering the same thing, or maybe traction control.

Nice work! I love seeing guys build stuff in their own garage without all the fancy machinery. It really gets me excited to work on mine once I get some money together.

[CamaroAJ]

yes, it has ABS and traction control. for now i am using the 4th gen camaro EBCM/BPMV, if it doesn't work out i will graft the C5 system into it.

I'm a master certified gm tech so i know these systems pretty well. it makes working on these systems hassle free for the most part.

[kttrucks]

This looks like a great build... even though it isnt a Mustang...:D Just curious, how are you going to match the profile of the dash to the windshield base? I'm using an 04 Cobra dash in my '66 Coupe, and although it's trimmed to fit, I still have to use some kind of filler to finish it out and was wondering if you're going to use 'glass or some kind of epoxy. I think I can get away with glass but Im looking at options. nice work on the metal replacement.

thanks!

[CamaroAJ]

i'm going to glass the 1st gen a pillers to the 4th gen a pillers.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

This looks like a great build... even though it isnt a Mustang...:D Just curious, how are you going to match the profile of the dash to the windshield base? I'm using an 04 Cobra dash in my '66 Coupe, and although it's trimmed to fit, I still have to use some kind of filler to finish it out and was wondering if you're going to use 'glass or some kind of epoxy. I think I can get away with glass but Im looking at options. nice work on the metal replacement.

thanks!

Kevin you need to look at the sn65 mustang. Dave at comp fab did the new dash old car swap. Looked very nice. I will send you pictures tonight

[kttrucks]

Thanks Marty!!! BTW I smoked over your truck @ SEMA... freakin wesome! I've been meaning to catch up with you and finally have to time and short term memory to handle it. Are you planning on being at the Nashville Goodguys event? (PM sent)

KT.

[64skylarkls1]

We've talked on a couple other threads as I'm doing the same LS conversion into a 64 Skylark conv. Man, your not afraid of much! Great job on a huge project! Cudo's to you for keeping up the build thread. :hail:

I would say I'm about where your at with the LS coversion although I don't have all the body work to tackle as you do. Love the tailights, very cool. What do you plan on doing for headlights and steering wheel? From what I'm getting from talking with Grant, you can't get a steering wheel for this airbag column.

Went to a local car show this past summer and there was a guy who took the shell of a Camaro like yours and grafted it to a 97 Firebird chassis. The car looked awesome, so I've seen that dash in an older Camaro before. He had to make up the chassis length difference in the front fenders. It was his first show and he took home a well deserved trophy.

[CamaroAJ]

grant is correct, you cannot get an adapter for an air bag column. they say that because they can't sell you something knowing you will remove your air bag. since your not using air bags in your car you can use grant adapter GRT-3196.

i'm not sure what i am going to do yet about a wheel i am thinking i will just run the stock 4th gen wheel because i have steering wheel controls.

as for head lamps i have a set of HID from a nissan that i am going to convert.

[64skylarkls1]

grant is correct, you cannot get an adapter for an air bag column. they say that because they can't sell you something knowing you will remove your air bag. since your not using air bags in your car you can use grant adapter GRT-3196.

i'm not sure what i am going to do yet about a wheel i am thinking i will just run the stock 4th gen wheel because i have steering wheel controls.

as for head lamps i have a set of HID from a nissan that i am going to convert.

The adapter kit you mentioned will fit the 02 spline? Grant said it was special. Also, is there any way to know for sure that the black housing bell will match the 4 1/4" column diameter of the 02? I've had a Classic Grant wheel for some time but the bell is 1/2" small on the diameter.

Thanks again. No doubt you're going to have a very nice ride when it's done.

[CamaroAJ]

no idea. i did a google search and found that on LS1tech about a '98. i don't remember there being anything special about the spline.

[Tuske427]

Awesome build!

[CamaroAJ]

Awesome build!

Thanks!

[CamaroAJ]

small update because i had a small side project to get done first.

got some 16g and 18g sheet metal and made a steel box to block of the driver floor vent. since there is a lot of room behind it i figured it would be a great place to mount the throttle position controller for the traction control. fully TIG welded and smoothed.
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[coolwelder62]

Look's good.That's a neat Idea for a place to put things.:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

thanks scott.

got the passenger kick panel block off plate done this week.

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then i machined up some spacers for coil brackets since i am moving them off the valve cover.

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then i TIGed up the "T"s and bolted everything together to check clearance. then cut 1/8" plate for a base then TIGed he "T"s to the plate.

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then i mounted the drivers side packs to the frame. i'll mount the passenger set when i get the other fender off.

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then i took off the driver too and cut the hole for the door harness

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then i stripped the paint off in the area of the body side of the harness boot and cut the hole.

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i think thats all for this week. currently i am stripping old paint so i can repair some more cancer that i have been putting off. then i can get the rest of the body stripped and finish welding some small things that need finished.

[waynieZ]

Nice job on the coil mounts they look great.

[coolwelder62]

Cool idea.:thumbsup:

[C5 Longroof]

You just gotta love integrating the new into the old...

And it's amazing that when it's done right, clean, and tastefully, you would swear that it belonged there...

Sweet......

[GregWeld]

Nice!

What did you steal the door harness from?

[CamaroAJ]

greg, i used the entire harness from the 2001 camaro. i also did it on a '67 i built. it works out great because i have anti-theft, keyless entry, power locks, theater dimming lights and most important express down windows:yes:

[GregWeld]

Okay -- now that is pretty kool!


Did you go to a junkyard and strip it all out? Or?


Seems to me you just bought yourself an Isis(?) system that will do all of that.

[CamaroAJ]

both cars i just bought a totaled 4th gen SS. took everything i needed and parted out the rest then scraped the cars.

i was thinking the same thing about the ISIS system. people pay a ton of money for them when they can just use OEM stuff. what happens if they are on a road trip and something happens? i can just go to the local GM dealer and order parts. if you go back through this thread you can see where i wired the harness in.

[CamaroAJ]

so my axles showed up monday. after dealing with the shop i got the suspension from since november about them i ordered a set from someone else.
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they have ABS reluctor rings for the traction control/ABS
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since everything measured up fine i could weld in the watts link bracket and put the car on the ground for the first time.
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http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189026_10150415504235277_537465276_17441971_740279 4_n.jpg

also finished up wiring in the front speed sensors
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190673_10150415494070277_537465276_17441811_816793 5_n.jpg

also got the passenger side coil packs mounted
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197060_10150415493725277_537465276_17441803_339010 1_n.jpg

the corvette accessories arrived today, i traded my camaro stuff for his vette stuff.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200145_10150415493490277_537465276_17441800_660931 7_n.jpg

then i got the alternator wired up. had to rewire the factory harness since its different than the camaro wiring.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183451_10150415493620277_537465276_17441802_340632 1_n.jpg

been welding seams as well but those are not that exciting to see.

[GregWeld]

Nice to see it moving along!


One thing at a time - and all of a sudden the list is a lot shorter!


:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

AJ awesome work! I'm worried about wiring mine and its got all the connections labeled.lol It's coming along very nice.

[CamaroAJ]

i know newer GM electronics like the back of my hand so i wire them how i want it to work for me. after i get them how i want them i open the schematic in windows paint and redo everything and print it out so if i sell the car someone can figure out what ever they need.

example: the pink wire to the MAF is a 12v switched power that controls a few other sensors. it now also is the switched 12v to my alternator since the corvette alternator needs to see that to turn on unlike the camaro alternator.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Car is looking good.:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

got one of my seats friday and started building seat mounts for it. its on adjustable sliders and i made the mounts out of 1/8" plate and moved the seats back about 4" for better balance. the passenger side is done, going to try and get the driver side done this week sometime.

mocked up to check fitment
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198538_10150419333210277_537465276_17476648_403378 1_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189352_10150419333400277_537465276_17476655_104799 _n.jpg

seat mounts done

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197878_10150419333305277_537465276_17476653_121098 5_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185888_10150420898655277_537465276_17497427_104663 6_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196098_10150420898705277_537465276_17497430_372925 4_n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

got the driver seat done today and the steering column mocked up.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200480_10150422358765277_537465276_17511441_648304 6_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188288_10150422359000277_537465276_17511444_585930 3_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190176_10150422359175277_537465276_17511445_696306 3_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190616_10150422358895277_537465276_17511442_662654 8_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199777_10150422359305277_537465276_17511447_248577 9_n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

started my HID conversion tonight since i didn't get a lot of time to get too deep into anything else.

started with these.
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/900/938/938-WA7403C.jpg

took some time to get them apart and not brake the glass.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/198486_10150426377735277_537465276_17547597_321885 9_n.jpg

got the back side cut off and the HID lens fitted in.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197437_10150426377850277_537465276_17547600_599803 1_n.jpg

after everything looked good i sanded the metal mounting ring and the head lamps and used 3M panel bond. its awesome stuff if you have never used it.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188777_10150426377570277_537465276_17547593_381214 8_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198900_10150426378015277_537465276_17547604_791768 _n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

got my oil accumulator today and got it mocked up.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198175_10150427696170277_537465276_17560884_370368 3_n.jpg

since the space behind the passenger tulip is wasted space now i cut the sheet metal out.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200036_10150427696305277_537465276_17560888_669738 3_n.jpg

its an extra 3qt. of oil just in case i loose pressure at the track in a high G turn. after i finish the top mount i'll fab up a close out panel and use dzus fasteners to hide everything.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196319_10150427696390277_537465276_17560889_815302 5_n.jpg

[GregWeld]

AJ -- How are you going to operate it if you need it?

[CamaroAJ]

it will have the electric solenoid on it, they make it kit that when turned on will discharge and recharge the system as needed. i figured since its a little smaller than the 1/4 turn valve on it now that when i plumb it in after all the fab work is done i can replace it then.

and i already have a custom switch picked out to turn it on:unibrow:

[CamaroAJ]

so since i got the seat mounted and the steering column mocked up i was able to build my steering shaft and cut the firewall for the column. i didn't take any "in process" pictures just the done ones.

it just so happens that 2 1/2" exhaust pipe works very well for a pass though when you have angles to deal with.
inside of car
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190146_10150433176380277_537465276_17631500_630821 0_n.jpg

outside of car
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198887_10150433176700277_537465276_17631504_213448 7_n.jpg

shortened the steering column about 7"
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/189787_10150433176620277_537465276_17631503_741331 8_n.jpg

then built a lower column mount since the firewall is no longer a mounting point.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199944_10150433176545277_537465276_17631502_739193 2_n.jpg

then i got the intermediate steering shaft done. i had a few GM shafts laying around that were being scrapped at work. the rubber boot is from one of the cobalt steering shafts. so parts from the cobalt shaft and a impala shaft were made to work. its also collapsible to reduce vibration. so far it works pretty good, once i tighten everything up to double check we'll see if it works. if not then i'll build a new one with double D shaft and joints.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189115_10150433176475277_537465276_17631501_726903 1_n.jpg

p.s. 2 turns lock to lock, pretty quick ratio steering gear.

[waynieZ]

Very nice.

[CamaroAJ]

bent some 1/8" plate to match the rockers and tig welded a locking nut to the back side for my harness mount.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197835_10150453924290277_537465276_17758377_825806 2_n.jpg

fitted in place
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199713_10150453924460277_537465276_17758380_821091 8_n.jpg

driver and passenger side welded in place
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197175_10150453924575277_537465276_17758382_424029 5_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199246_10150453923915277_537465276_17758373_722867 9_n.jpg

also started the sub belt mount.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199485_10150453923755277_537465276_17758370_553439 0_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199303_10150453924355277_537465276_17758379_490797 3_n.jpg

also got the console mounted the other day with some of the mounts from the '01 camaro
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199697_10150453924180277_537465276_17758376_380222 _n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196741_10150453923995277_537465276_17758374_378361 0_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206672_10150442644145277_537465276_17733550_413558 8_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207878_10150442643995277_537465276_17733548_222016 1_n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

got the nuts i needed to finish the harness mounts today. got them tigged onto the mount plate

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199476_10150455375495277_537465276_17771613_293577 _n.jpg

then got it test fitted to make sure it was bent tight to the floor.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206041_10150455375745277_537465276_17771619_716219 2_n.jpg

then fully welded and spot welded in the center

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206752_10150455375610277_537465276_17771616_245634 5_n.jpg

then got the stock seat belt mounts moved back a few inches because of moving the seats back a few inches that way i had the correct belt angle.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206287_10150455375820277_537465276_17771622_349591 9_n.jpg

then i cut out the hole and spot welds from the stock belt mount.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205292_10150455375295277_537465276_17771609_271026 1_n.jpg

then got the new patch welded and smoothed.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199171_10150455375395277_537465276_17771611_475303 9_n.jpg

that concluded 90% of the driver side fab work. next on the list is floor mount pedals. should start on the passenger side tomorrow to get the same work done.

[CamaroAJ]

worked on the car for a few hours today to get the harness mounts finished up. here is where i started. i had a few people ask me about the in between start and finish pictures.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206459_10150456656325277_537465276_17786621_319069 2_n.jpg

hole cut for the patch plate.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200135_10150456655695277_537465276_17786614_395176 0_n.jpg

weld, cool, weld, cool, repeat

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200439_10150456655430277_537465276_17786609_471365 9_n.jpg

grind to finish and done.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205059_10150456656395277_537465276_17786623_610558 3_n.jpg

then measured for the relocated backing plate and got it ready to weld in.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196943_10150456656560277_537465276_17786625_482837 1_n.jpg

weld the four plug welds, grind, hit it with some 180 and done.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206763_10150456655495277_537465276_17786612_477194 9_n.jpg

then i welded in the sub belt plate.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207559_10150456655985277_537465276_17786616_479978 5_n.jpg

also went to jegs and picked up a few things for an upcoming project for the car. more to come on that when the rest of the parts get here.

[coolwelder62]

Awesome,Really nice work.:thumbsup: Can't wait to see this one finished.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks! also i'm taking ideas from your sunoco camaro:thumbsup:


got some sheet metal and got to work. started with a battery box for the battery mount. levels the battery in the trunk instead of it sitting crooked.
laid out some measurements
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205040_10150527016070277_537465276_17853427_801625 1_n.jpg

then i cut on the lines and bent the sides up
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216405_10150527015215277_537465276_17853407_750273 1_n.jpg

and TIG welded it all together
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216147_10150527015300277_537465276_17853410_679549 8_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206288_10150527015495277_537465276_17853415_351306 5_n.jpg

then traced a cut line and cut it out
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216278_10150527015725277_537465276_17853418_135904 1_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216940_10150527015620277_537465276_17853416_517673 3_n.jpg

test fit to trace a cut line for the correct height
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208162_10150527016455277_537465276_17853434_798568 5_n.jpg

welded and smoothed
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215941_10150527016390277_537465276_17853433_431305 4_n.jpg

then made up some fill panels since i removed my package tray. this was also my first attempt with a bead roller, came out pretty good for a newb.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205131_10150527016190277_537465276_17853429_289244 4_n.jpg

then tacked them into place after some primer/sealer
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208330_10150527016280277_537465276_17853430_265901 8_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217342_10150527015970277_537465276_17853425_246439 5_n.jpg

hopefully tomorrow i'll be able to get the fill panel done for the rear suspension and the trans tunnel mocked up.

[GregWeld]

AJ --- You're rockin' this build man! Way to go. You are one hard workin' guy!


:hail: :hail:

[coolwelder62]

AJ --- You're rockin' this build man! Way to go. You are one hard workin' guy!


:hail: :hail:

X2:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Very cool AJ...

[syborg tt]

looks very nice

[waynieZ]

Wow AJ I love what you doing. Very nice fab work.

[tones2SS]

Looks great AJ. Keep up the great work.
That battery tray looks awesome.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys!

[CamaroAJ]

been working on this some over the last few days. since i had to cut out a chunk or the floor to mount the rear suspension i needed to replace it now that the suspension is done.

the fill panel mocked up for the last time to check fitment.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205809_10150529568205277_537465276_17876950_338783 1_n.jpg

from the trunk side. i left the ends open because i need to notch the floor for the exhaust. can't do that until the fuel cell gets here.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216156_10150529567910277_537465276_17876944_394989 5_n.jpg

tack welded in
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217710_10150529568075277_537465276_17876947_351214 3_n.jpg

half welded, ground down and sanded
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216372_10150529568140277_537465276_17876948_777148 9_n.jpg

the other side fully welded and the 3rd link cover mocked into place. just need to trim a few things and start tack welding it in and then building the a box for the ends.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215089_10150529568010277_537465276_17876946_578339 4_n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

a lot of parts showed up this week. which always happens when you don't have time to work on them, got a few things done today though.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221998_10150541440095277_537465276_17997541_698633 0_n.jpg

my used z06 exhaust i picked up off of corvette forum.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217058_10150541440245277_537465276_17997544_569919 7_n.jpg

cut off the important parts and junked the rest
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208331_10150541439905277_537465276_17997538_574576 4_n.jpg

got one valve welded into the passenger side muffler after i check for clearance. they will work like factory corvettes. open at 25% and up throttle and 3000 RPM, has to meet both of them not just one. they are 3" flowtech warlock mufflers. they are set up the same as Z06 mufflers but a smaller package and sound better (i hope).
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205151_10150541440295277_537465276_17997545_423949 7_n.jpg

the rest of the exhaust control parts are on back order so i only got a little bit of of the control wiring done.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221946_10150541440045277_537465276_17997540_432486 0_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207111_10150541439980277_537465276_17997539_648131 _n.jpg

i did manage to get one thing done today though. got the cage built for the 22g ATL fuel cell.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208099_10150541440155277_537465276_17997543_174414 7_n.jpg

didn't take any pictures but i got front and rear C5 vette calipers. they should go out to powder coat soon and then rebuild them with stainless pistons.

[coolwelder62]

This is starting to real nice.Love the 3 link setup.:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

You going with some kind of NPP in a box or a Mild 2 Wild controller?

[CamaroAJ]

You going with some kind of NPP in a box or a Mild 2 Wild controller?

building my own system with parts from another company. the m2w and npp stuff are not automatic controled like my system is.

[GregWeld]

AJ,

I got a good chuckle out of your "half welded ground down and sanded"..... You and I must be a lot alike. I can't stand just welding for 2 or 3 hours... I have to stop and partly finish.... then make a patch... then weld some... :cheers:

[speedshftr]

you are very very talented.i just read the whole thread.my hats off to you.:hail:

[CamaroAJ]

AJ,

I got a good chuckle out of your "half welded ground down and sanded"..... You and I must be a lot alike. I can't stand just welding for 2 or 3 hours... I have to stop and partly finish.... then make a patch... then weld some... :cheers:

lol i could only sit in there welding for so long before i got too bored to do anymore. the other side is welded now but i haven't ground it down yet. figured i do it when i grind the 3rd link cover.

you are very very talented.i just read the whole thread.my hats off to you.:hail:

thank you.:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

been pretty busy so i haven't gotten a lot of time to work on the car. i did get the other muffler done so that makes 2.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207348_10150550126980277_537465276_18072271_710514 4_n.jpg

and the fuel cell done.
mocked in the cage to check fitment and measure for the fill panel i needed to make.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/221707_10150550126815277_537465276_18072270_435080 7_n.jpg

needed to cut the stock fill hump shorter and fill it back in.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217596_10150550126715277_537465276_18072267_395701 6_n.jpg

then using 3M 8115 panel bond adhesive i mounted the cage to the car. it holds the cage in as well as doubling as a seam sealer. its also welded in a few places and will also be tied to the frame and cage.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206956_10150550126590277_537465276_18072265_168309 8_n.jpg

after it dried i put the cell in.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217407_10150550126765277_537465276_18072269_371599 2_n.jpg

at the lowest point its 8". thats more than i had in my '67 and there has never been a clearance issue with that car.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218060_10150550126650277_537465276_18072266_116464 6_n.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Wow!! That look's great.Will the tank have a EFI pump in the tank or outside.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[CamaroAJ]

pump inside, i'm planning on 4-6 pick ups so i don't have to put in a trap. its the same pump i had in my other car. its been in that car since '06 with zero issues so i feel really good about using it again.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aeromotive-Tsunami-Fuel-Pump/750904/10002/-1

[CamaroAJ]

been busy and haven't had a lot of time to work on the car. i did finish the the 3rd link cover today though.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225027_10150558377705277_537465276_18177317_738077 7_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217139_10150558377935277_537465276_18177323_215239 _n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224180_10150558377845277_537465276_18177322_443621 2_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222157_10150558378055277_537465276_18177326_539783 4_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230997_10150558378170277_537465276_18177328_602217 3_n.jpg

lots of welding and grinding all day. it sucked but now i have to grind the bottom which will suck even more. i might just wait on that until i get it on a rotisserie.

greg, i finished grinding and smoothing the other side.:lol:

[coolwelder62]

Lookin great as alway's.Really going to have a great ride when your finished.:thumbsup:

[johnnymac46]

I've been following your build for a while now. This is going to be one bad car, it looks awesome.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys, looking forward to driving it more than anything.

[bonecrrusher]

Where are the mufflers going to sit?

[CamaroAJ]

not sure yet. i want to try and put them on either side of the fuel cell. if not then they do fit in the stock location (already checked fitment)

[CamaroAJ]

worked on the car for the first time since my last update today. got the rear floor metal work done for the over axle exhaust. and also fixed a stripped out body mount nut. i'm not sure how much lead they used in these aftermarket floor pan nuts but 20ft. lbs is all it took to pull all the threads out.



http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230473_10150587213465277_537465276_18487191_445460 9_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/227064_10150587213560277_537465276_18487193_825628 2_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228644_10150587213645277_537465276_18487195_295726 0_n.jpg



then i got the exhaust notches cut out

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226331_10150587213765277_537465276_18487199_519988 _n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227885_10150587213855277_537465276_18487201_615658 9_n.jpg



i bent the notch covers out of 16g since thats what i have laying aournd.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222898_10150587213935277_537465276_18487204_724326 3_n.jpg



then they were welded and smoothed.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225626_10150587214330277_537465276_18487209_826984 7_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226686_10150587214435277_537465276_18487212_592156 1_n.jpg



over all i'm happy with them. its still going to be a pain running 3" exhaust because of the fuel cell but i'll cross that bridge later.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228549_10150587214505277_537465276_18487214_380848 8_n.jpg



i also got a new smaller MOMO steering wheel and put it on to check fit. the adapter doesn't fit very well so i'll have to turn it doen in the leathe.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224733_10150587214170277_537465276_18487207_565773 5_n.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice progress.

[tones2SS]

Great work. Looks awesome.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Very cool.:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys:thumbsup: . got some more rust patching done tonight and will finish the other side tomorrow. then i'll mod the new front inner fenders to clear the big tires.

[CamaroAJ]

got the driver and passenger inner quarter repaired over the last few days. haven't had much time to work on it this week but still feel pretty good about what i got done.

passenger side cancer and someones attempt to fix it.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230401_10150593319775277_537465276_18552361_773715 7_n.jpg



new panel in place ready to weld.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230406_10150593319030277_537465276_18552357_33567_ n.jpg



welded in
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226657_10150593319505277_537465276_18552358_727026 9_n.jpg



finished
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228694_10150593319680277_537465276_18552360_639577 _n.jpg


really old picture of the drivers side but you can see there wasn't much left.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/34067_10150205624525277_537465276_13369887_1051640 _n.jpg

driver side mocked up
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224359_10150590376690277_537465276_18526311_812513 _n.jpg

ground and sanded
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222364_10150590377135277_537465276_18526318_567866 7_n.jpg

and thats all for the rust in the back of the car. the only thing thats left on the rust repair dept. is lower windshied.

[mrgm]

Nice metal work.

[waynieZ]

Nice job. Its nice that they make something you can get a piece off for that repair imagine trying to copy it by hand.

[CamaroAJ]

got my rear firewall figured out. been busy with things and haven't got to play with the car till tonight.



rear firewall mocked up

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249318_10150613200390277_537465276_18781374_431970 1_n.jpg



this is my second time bead rolling so not bad but not great.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251723_10150613200485277_537465276_18781375_417448 0_n.jpg



then got it tack welded back in.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250438_10150613200640277_537465276_18781379_374203 8_n.jpg



what it looks like from the trunk side

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246768_10150613200730277_537465276_18781380_932644 _n.jpg

[mrgm]

i think that looks great

[coolwelder62]

WOW!! that look's Awesome.This is going to be an amazing build.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks dam good to me! Nice work.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys!

[CamaroAJ]

haven't worked on the car in over a month now. had some things going on but they have settled down so i can get back to work on the car. started earlier this week with some parts i picked up at jegs and goodguys. this covers everything i did this week after i got home in the evenings.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268161_10150706505220277_537465276_19534965_280958 6_n.jpg

since i didn't have a lot of time during the week i knocked out a lot of small projects i wanted to get done. got the drivers body mount access filled.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261956_10150706505395277_537465276_19534968_399894 0_n.jpg

and cut some rust out and called it a night.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270496_10150706505295277_537465276_19534967_715811 9_n.jpg

then i bent up some 18g sheet metal and fixed the driver tulip that had some cancer. this was my first time using a shrinker so i'm pretty happy with how well it come out.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270796_10150710309380277_537465276_19567784_257893 0_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281891_10150710309605277_537465276_19567791_373336 1_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269726_10150710309640277_537465276_19567793_738383 8_n.jpg

then some more parts showed up

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283951_10150710309295277_537465276_19567783_669082 9_n.jpg

got the hard part of running the hard brake line done.

passenger side
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284021_10150710309470277_537465276_19567788_647144 5_n.jpg

driver side
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283851_10150710309530277_537465276_19567789_796170 0_n.jpg

[CamaroAJ]

So now that I'm back to work on the Camaro I am updating this thread. I'll start with oldest to latest.

First I got the passenger front inner fender modified to fit the 295's without rubbing.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/546225_10151539302285277_537465276_23679940_202515 7252_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/551972_10151539299395277_537465276_23679933_141287 1830_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/559637_10151539304975277_537465276_23679946_183958 1297_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/385728_10151539303890277_537465276_23679944_885013 43_n.jpg

Then I built bushing ends to a poly bushing and modified the SpeedTech transmission crossmember.


After that I filled the corners at the rear window since I deleted the package tray.
[img]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/561385_10151537339040277_537465276_23674667_173530 3894_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/537981_10151537340010277_537465276_23674668_169267 3983_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/582776_10151537340465277_537465276_23674670_203831 4992_n.jpg

And then I shaved the drive and passenger drip rails
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/148739_10151539289725277_537465276_23679910_701276 799_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/560285_10151539288440277_537465276_23679904_996165 571_n.jpg

And lastly I scavenged at the junk yard and picked up a mirror, home link with map lights and venture van door latches.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/576741_10151568551110277_537465276_23781958_272531 284_n.jpg

Mocked up the new latch mount
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/380685_10151572683450277_537465276_23795266_193165 0648_n.jpg

Passenger door done
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/534771_10151572685385277_537465276_23795277_180700 0666_n.jpg

Then mocked up the striker
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/522760_10151572686760277_537465276_23795287_589087 967_n.jpg

Filled the stock striker hole and the vent.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/156206_10151572688590277_537465276_23795299_119609 8236_n.jpg

[Rick D]

Good to see you back on it! Just wondering when you get ride of the jam vents how do you think the doors will close when all the windows are up? I'm doing the same thing and have an idea but wanted to see want you are going to do? Keep up the nice work.

[mrgm]

nice progress, and nice work.

[ProTourNova]

Nice work..

[waynieZ]

Nice progress, its looking great.

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks guys!

Good to see you back on it! Just wondering when you get ride of the jam vents how do you think the doors will close when all the windows are up? I'm doing the same thing and have an idea but wanted to see want you are going to do? Keep up the nice work.

thinking about grafting a pressure vent out of a newer car into the backside of the wiper cowl since i'm not using the astro vents anymore or maybe the kick panels. they are a one way flapper vent that all new cars have. size and shape vary from car to car so it may take some time to find the right one.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/patches//Images/Tech/pressure_relief_valve.jpg

[Rick D]

Yuuupp :yes: That's what I was thinking but I was thinking in the trunk drop, will see when I'm further along.

[CamaroAJ]

Yuuupp :yes: That's what I was thinking but I was thinking in the trunk drop, will see when I'm further along.

i thought about that area too. i have a rear firewall and most of the openings are blocked off so it might not work for me. you will need to build a shield for it if you put it back there though so water and grime from the tires doesn't get into it.

[CamaroAJ]

Got the drivers door latch done yesterday night.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/303444_10151586425600277_537465276_23847395_222603 80_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/538684_10151586427600277_537465276_23847400_511626 700_n.jpg

After a lot of measuring and test fitting floor mount pedals it just wasn't worth the time and effort to get the pedals to fit right AND be comfortable in the seat. I said screw it and decided to modify the stock 4th gen camaro pedals. as it turns out it was easier to do than i thought it would be. Still have to mount the clutch master cylinder and gas pedal.

brake and clutch pedal mocked up
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/525613_10151586429410277_537465276_23847406_332043 885_n.jpg

Power brake booster mounted
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/398813_10151586430815277_537465276_23847409_195450 8884_n.jpg

Engine set so far back the brakes are almost next to the alternator
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/574495_10151586433745277_537465276_23847418_680597 795_n.jpg

Pedals modified to accommodate the seat moved back.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/62627_10151586435660277_537465276_23847423_3897406 49_n.jpg

Hoping to have the gas pedal mounted tomorrow.

[CamaroAJ]

got the pedal mounts done.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/485780_10151595048940277_537465276_23859390_115993 2694_n.jpg

and then built a box to mount the stock GM clutch master cylinder inside the car since i moved everything back.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/559518_10151627553475277_537465276_23882940_337762 992_n.jpg

master box mounted
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/581942_10151679489185277_537465276_23937927_204309 310_n.jpg

pedals done. modified a '57 chevy gas pedal. not sure why the clutch pedal looks funny in this picture.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/389244_10151679487360277_537465276_23937919_213721 548_n.jpg

corvette engine stands and mounts showed up so this will be the next project.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/525778_10151627515880277_537465276_23882914_151192 1995_n.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I like want you are doing.Very nice fabrication.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks!

got the driver striker and vent filled.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528545_10151700354345277_537465276_24002003_172242 8593_n.jpg

then got the new engine cross member built. I'm very happy with the way this one came out. notice the notch for the oil drain plug. also the bolts are recessed on the bottom so they don't hit.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/149740_10151700349070277_537465276_24001981_403369 016_n.jpg

driver side
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/577441_10151700350840277_1367900011_n.jpg

passenger side
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/529912_10151700351800277_537465276_24001992_787816 928_n.jpg

got the roof stripped
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/532803_10151748587075277_537465276_24182515_651927 53_n.jpg

and the body work has been started
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/550784_10151748585525277_1056703044_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/533320_10151748584900277_537465276_24182482_887841 207_n.jpg

cut out the factory transmission cross member notches
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/556682_10151748591850277_349279997_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/546561_10151748593400277_70905403_n.jpg

used the slip roll and bead roller at my buddies shop and bent up the new fill panels. the kick out on the passenger side is for the reverse switch on the transmission.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/556238_10151762259630277_537465276_24241917_199615 0782_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/564228_10151762255470277_537465276_24241909_128668 5855_n.jpg

[intocarss]

Just read your intire build. Awesome job!! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks great, nice work! I like what you did for the front crossmember.

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys. waynie, I'm a lot happier with this cross member than I was with the other one. the round tube just didn't look right with all the square tube in the speedtech sub frame.

got the interior epoxy sealed.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545821_10151773156485277_1154709779_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/579794_10151773155365277_1147682106_n.jpg

then I got a hold of a rotis to flip the car over.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/283655_10151830403295277_636005541_n.jpg

repaired some more rust on the passenger tulip.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/526810_10151815670050277_818933649_n.jpg

then decided to move the accusump to another location and fabbed up a new filler with a X and a recess for the A/C bulkhead.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/577703_10151815677295277_1209256327_n.jpg

using a corvette fuel filter/regulator and put it where the factory spring pockets used to be.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/178992_10151830405955277_286663469_n.jpg

then got the bottom fully ready for epoxy.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/577558_10151830409325277_28663419_n.jpg

and half the inner roof ready too.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/403471_10151830407275277_966471413_n.jpg

and the start of real color on parts of the car. I used the stock valve covers and cleaned them up.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/542340_10151830408285277_2041911030_n.jpg

The bottom will be sealed tomorrow night and then depending on weather there might be some body work started on the bottom or it might have to wait until wednesday night.

[Rick D]

Looks real nice AJ, won't be long now! :thumbsup:

[dug]

beautiful work. not to mention you're hauling ass.

[next69]

How long did it take to upgrade to the newer door latches?

[CamaroAJ]

thanks guys, its coming along pretty fast right now.

next, it only took an hour or two for both of them.

its got two coats of epoxy on it now.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/575768_10151833465795277_1284747787_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/205380_10151833466705277_304077144_n.jpg

[next69]

I would assume beyond the obvious visual improvement the doors are probably much nicer (less resistance and quieter) to close. Is that accurate?

[CamaroAJ]

They are pretty easy to close yes. I don't have any weather striping yet and the doors are empty so they sound tinnie. I think that will go away once it's all finial assembled.

[CamaroAJ]

We started the body work on the firewall, it need a skim coat and sanded then it's ready for primer then work will start on the bottom side of the floor.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/196034_10151836154580277_1346668156_n.jpg




Bent up the steam tubes.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/181162_10151855265525277_1810066788_n.jpg




Got a lot of the parts back from paint, reassembled the throttle body.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/599939_10151859005460277_595163294_n.jpg




Modified the slot in the bottom of the factory frame rail to put my corvette frame pucks in so I don't chip the paint on a lift.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/552395_10151859002455277_423973002_n.jpg




Tig welded a 1/4" round rod frame then welded it into the trans tunnel to stiffen the hole.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/310025_10151858999920277_1834305965_n.jpg




Fabed up a new passenger side fender mount out of 3 pieces of 16g steel. Not bad for a body hammer and a body dolly.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/529254_10151858999305277_120311188_n.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice work!

[Ron in SoCal]

Great idea on the frame pucks. I thought about that one too...:thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

while it doesn't appear that there is a lot done (at least to me anyways) i have been doing a lot on the car that i am just not going to show until the car is done as some of it might make it into a production run.

machined some bulkheads for the passenger side brake line and the driver side brake, fuel and return lines.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/529155_10151891702550277_96461108_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/599974_10151891701860277_1036334905_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/293167_10151891700660277_1208833415_n.jpg

then finished the fuel lines back to the fuel cooler and trunk bulk heads and the brake lines.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/548213_10151891699655277_386365141_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/563307_10151891703330277_683862425_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/205345_10151901523110277_2141368713_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/487333_10151901523600277_1446956114_n.jpg

the rear sections of fuel lines are covered in heat tape then cloth heat shrink.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/319446_10151904582795277_7953591_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/529419_10151904583980277_1997515672_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/559220_10151904585185277_866508192_n.jpg

then i started mounting the diff. cooler. there will also be a trans cooler on the other side in the same place.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/396628_10151904582135277_531387557_n.jpg

[Rick D]

Looking good AJ :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Awesome job it looks great.

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice Work.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks guys!

I didn't like how the plumbing would run on the first cooler duct I made so I started over.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/182133_10151922847560277_1920871844_n.jpg

both of the ready for sand blasting then paint.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/487334_10151928731205277_1569299837_n.jpg

passenger side transmission cooler

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/313940_10151922848980277_1835274765_n.jpg

then we got both of the wheel well lips cut and welded.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/549058_10151928738720277_1643634982_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/425135_10151928739960277_214032628_n.jpg

to match the rear frame rail pucks I have I laid out the same pattern in the sub frame so much to the pleasure of my painter I won't chip the paint when I put the car on a lift or jack it up.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/547934_10151928734855277_285236820_n.jpg

rough cut the slits
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/377705_10151928735725277_951134189_n.jpg

then finished by grinding the rest and finishing the edges
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/561242_10151928736725277_811873828_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/548086_10151928737240277_1708530229_n.jpg

then to finish this update, the rear suspension links and front steering arms back from paint.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/479790_10151928732870277_632447196_n.jpg

[Rick D]

Love to suspension parts on the dinner table :thumbsup: my wife would kill me if I did that again!!! :_paranoid Looks great by the way!

[GrabberGT]

Love to suspension parts on the dinner table :thumbsup: my wife would kill me if I did that again!!! :_paranoid Looks great by the way!


LOL... They look right at home on there with the rest of the fine china. :_paranoid

[CamaroAJ]

Love to suspension parts on the dinner table :thumbsup: my wife would kill me if I did that again!!! :_paranoid Looks great by the way!

well its only fitting since all the small done and painted parts are in my hutch :lol:

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[CamaroAJ]

Just a quick update today. Before body work got too far on the firewall I decided to remove the factory stamped X in the driver tulip and mount the wiper motor there. Since I don't currently own any dimple dies I had to settle for a wood hole and my handy router.

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I dimpled the 3 spots where the wiper motor bolts would hit the firewall with a socket and two hammers.
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Wiper motor mounted
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Then I decided to update the 43 year old wiper transmission with the left over parts from the donor car. With the piece I cut out to shorten one arm I needed to use to make the other one longer.
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I also used the larger socket balls for a low friction squeak free wiper transmission. A quick trip to the sand blaster and they'll be ready for paint.
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The bottom of the car is almost ready for paint. One more coat of slick sand and a quick sand and its ready for sealer, primer, seam sealer and paint.

[waynieZ]

Its looking good. Nice idea for the dimple die.

[Ron in SoCal]

Smart update on the wiper arms AJ :thumbsup:

[chr2002ca]

Wow. A lot of extensive and creative fabrication in this build. Top notch! Thanks for taking the time to stop and take pictures and share all of your ideas with the community. What a resource this thread is. Awesome work AJ. :cheers:

[CamaroAJ]

Car is 90% seam sealed. I was waiting on doing the rear section until after two last things were finished up in the rear. This is one of the two things needed done. Sadly there is a few projects going on with the car that it has been strongly recommended to me that I not post online at this point:unibrow: . Now that they are both done the bare metal will be epoxied and seam sealed then its ready for paint.

Rear tow hook
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[Steve68]

Nice work, just went through the 20 pages, great ideas and attention to detail,

[waynieZ]

Looking good!

[CamaroAJ]

Got lots of stuff done over the past few weeks with the little bit of time I've had to work on the car. First we got the watts link bracket and fuel cell cage masked off and painted.

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Then after about a week we masked off the freshly painted parts to seal the bottom of the car.

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My buddy Jon then got the base coat shot.

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Then he got it cleared coated

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And today I started finial assembly of the small parts that go on the bottom.

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[coolwelder62]

This lookin real good.I like the color.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Killer thread! Thanks for all the progress pictures and like Matt said, it's a great resource :thumbsup:



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Quick question, how did you get the metal to submit to that shape?

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks guys.

I just worked it with a ball peen hammer then a body hammer to get all the dents out.

[Rick D]

Looking great AJ :thumbsup: It's always a great day when you get paint on parts!

[waynieZ]

Looking sweet!

[CamaroAJ]

Its been a bit since my last update. Didn't get much work on the car done for sometime then I started picking it up again here and there. Got quite a bit done paint wise too.

Engine cleaned and prepped for paint.
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Then got it shot in epoxy.
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Mixed up some paint I had around the house and ended up with this color. Didn't care for it at first but the more I look at the the more I like it.
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Also got the transmission stripped and painted.
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And got them both assembled
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Most importantly I got my sub frame back!
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And installed
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Taking advantage of the exhaust notches in the trunk I built a washer jug to clean up the engine bay and move weight to the rear.
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Today I started removing the last of the cancer.
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I ended for the night with about half the lip repaired.
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[CamaroAJ]

Finished up the cowl tonight and got it in epoxy so it shouldn't rust out ever again.
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[GregWeld]

There ya go!


One thing at a time - next thing ya know - she'll be on the road!


:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looks Good. Is the paint on the trans and motor full gloss or does it have flattener in it? They look great.

[CamaroAJ]

Looks Good. Is the paint on the trans and motor full gloss or does it have flattener in it? They look great.

Full gloss. The pictures do not do the color justice and neither does the lights in the garage. In the sun it looks more black than bronze and is real shiny.

[CamaroAJ]

I've been working on quite a bit of stuff on the car just mostly stuff I'm not going to post pictures of. I did get the engine and transmission installed.

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The stainless collectors showed up today for the Tri-Y headers and I picked up a few boxes of random bends from Stainless Works.
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Spent the rest of the afternoon building the passenger header.
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I ran out of gas for the TIG so I'll have to start the driver side header when I get some more gas.

[syborg tt]

car is looking great. Can't wait to see more pictures

[waynieZ]

looking good!

[coolwelder62]

Header's look awesome.

[Al Moreno]

Lots of creativity on this build!

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks guys. Finished up the driver header. I can say that chances are I'll never buy another set of headers I enjoyed building them that much:welder:

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[Ron in SoCal]

They look fantastic AJ! Make me a set...:)

[Greg from Aus]

Very cool, I have a set to make soon.
Keep up the great work.

Greg

[G-Body]

WOWWWWWWW...:hail:

[tubbed69]

very nice detail work,car looks great

[CamaroAJ]

Thanks guys, I'm real happy to see the progress getting it closer to making it run.

They look fantastic AJ! Make me a set...:)

Bring me your car :lol:

[waynieZ]

They look awesome! Nice work.