69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool

[Ron in SoCal]

Here goes…
I swear I’ve got OCD when it comes to motorsports: About 18 months ago I found Lat-G and PT.com and started poking around. I’ve been on both sites just about everyday since. The back story here is I’ve owned and built bikes, boats, a 70 Camaro in my teens and 68 later in life (I never shoulda sold that 68). Basically If it had a performance motor and could be customized, I was in. I found myself with no project and too much time on my hands, so I joined the sites and found all these beautiful builds and bunch of great people. So many killer builds, so much inspiration…

I started looking around on eBay and Craigs and met a good group of local Camaro guys but no real prospects to build on. To this day I still hunt there, just in case. Like I said, I’m kinda obsessive about this stuff.

Finally I found what I thought was a good eBay deal on a 68 and had it shipped home. Seller was a hot rod/ Camaro shop and it all looked good. Turns out it was more of a sheet metal project than I was sold or down for. That was my first lesson in how to truly assess a resto project. So the search continued. Months later I found a 69 in Denver that had some pretty good parts to go along with it. It was a painted roller and very straight so after going out there and inspecting it I had it shipped to the body shop.

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The plan was to fab in the suspension/subframe connectors/mini-tubs, cut and buff and get her back home. Well during transport the truck had an airbag failure and small fire (!) and my car ended up on top of a mid-year ‘vette. Also in the trailer was a Lambo, a beautifully show restored Caddy, along w the ‘vette. Of course, I had the most damage! My beautifully gapped factory sheetmetal/NOS black painted car was now a whole new ball game. Every single body panel was dented or scratched!

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It took about six weeks and I got every insurance penny I could for the repair without totaling the car (I didn’t want a salvage titled Camaro) and the work commenced. It’s been a long road, and very soon the car will come home as a fabbed, freshly painted roller.

The plans and process for the car are as follows:

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Suspension: AME GT Sport clip, DSE Quadralink and subframe connectors, double adjustables all around. Working on a couple of tricks to improve on the design (more on that later).

Wheels, tires, brakes: Still deciding on wheels. Forgeline is top of mind. The car came w brand new HRE’s/KDW’s, but they’re too narrow. I have a set of R888s that I’ll mount on the new wheels (thanks Stielow) and Baer stoppers all around. Manual brakes, definately.

Body mods: Modified drip rails, flush glass, Anvil, Marquez and Vision goodies.

Drivetrain: LS3 w a hot cam and CNC heads for phase one. Ol’ buddy Brad @ QMP will make it go like he always does. Close ration T56 magnum to go w my narrowed Moser 9”, 3.70 gears. Mcleod RST twin disk will get the power to the pavement inside a Quicktime SFI bell.

After the car gets home, maybe try and talk Carl into wrenching a bit and testing his stuff on my car. I’ll then bring the car home to button everything up, add fluids, wire and fire it. I’m looking forward to that day, video camera in hand. After that I’ll finish the interior and start tuning the chassis. The goal is to beat the crap out of it.

I’m so, so thankful for all friendships I’ve made and technical assistance gained from people on and off this site. These people just take my calls and help whenever they can! Guys like , AME Matt, Tyler B, Musclerodz Mike, Talent Motorsports, Vegas Todd, Killer Fernando, Dave-o 68, MSA Matt 69, Luke, Mr Bad Penny and many others. Y’all are probably sick of my calls but I really appreciate the time you’ve taken to help me through this journey. I’m by far no pro, and it really takes a team to get through a PT design and build.

I’ll try to update this thread as I go, and look forward to any feedback or ideas you have!

[Ron in SoCal]

First thing we did was tear down the car and put it up on the rotisserie. What we found were fiberglass patches everywhere covering holes in the floor and firewall (surprise!) so we sourced a new one piece floor and DSE fill plate and put it in.

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[Ron in SoCal]

We finally got far enough through the early body work and repairs to get rolling on the tubs, Quadrlinnk and subr connectors…

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I was a freak about not having enough room in the wheel wells for big meats, so we cut the frame rails deep and added 1/4" steel plate to reinforce the area.

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[Forgeline 1]

Wow, with a begining like that, this is sure to be a wild ride!
Looking forward to following this build.

Good luck with everything.

[lhkustoms]

Hey Ron Its bout time :D Looking goody buddy :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wow, with a begining like that, this is sure to be a wild ride!
Looking forward to following this build.

Good luck with everything.

Thanks Scott! Newest Forgeline customer checking in...:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Ron Its bout time :D Looking goody buddy :cheers:

I know Bro! Thanks for the push...(and all the help!) :hail:

[radrambler]

:wow:
THAT IS A ROUGH START TO ENTER BACK INTO THE CAR HOBBY..
LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL NOW :thumbsup:


Tom

[Ron in SoCal]

We mocked up sheet metal a bunch of times. That Endura bumper's a biotch. Props to Ragtop Rich for keeping me going on it. I still might dump it before this journey's over...

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[Ron in SoCal]

:wow:
THAT IS A ROUGH START TO ENTER BACK INTO THE CAR HOBBY..
LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL NOW :thumbsup:

Tom

Thanks Tom! I know you know all about that stuff! :unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Final body prep and gaps. We spent a lot of time back and forth on what was 'good enough' as far as gaps and planes. Good thing it got done before I read about Tim's .00000005 tolerances or I'd be two steps back at this point....:lol:

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[Track Junky]

I was wondering when you were going to post some pic's........:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thanks Gae! Shoulda put you down on the good guy/tech team in the first post...:thumbsup:

(you already knew it though)

[Ron in SoCal]

Last update for now - final primer...

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And that’s where we are today. Next step while on the roto for a little Raptor treatment, final blocking, and then into the paint booth: engine bay, jams, etc., and color. With any luck I’ll have her home and get cracking w Cris in the next 30 days…

[coolwelder62]

Ron,Very,Very nice.Please keep posting.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[Rybar]

Thanks for the posts Ron, the project is looking really good. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Yeah Ron about time! :thumbsup:

Love the rendering and parts list. Don't make it too nice so you can beat the living snot out of it on the tracks. :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron,Very,Very nice.Please keep posting.:thumbsup: Scott M.

Thanks Scott. Always the gentleman...!

Thanks for the posts Ron, the project is looking really good. :thumbsup:

Appreciate it Ry. You set the bar pretty high yourself...:hail:

Yeah Ron about time! :thumbsup:

Love the rendering and parts list. Don't make it too nice so you can beat the living snot out of it on the tracks. :lol:

Yeah Dave, it is! I put the bold letters in the first post just so you and Todd don't mistake my intentions....:lol:

[tones2SS]

Very good Ron. Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Looks like your off to a good start :thumbsup:

Oy Yeah, that rendering is sweet!

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks like your off to a good start :thumbsup:

Oy Yeah, that rendering is sweet!

Thx Chris. Recognize those door handles in the render? :yes:

Fuuny thing about renderings - good artists make 'em look real good (and Mascoli's good)! In reality, the stance will be closer to yours - you nailed it Bro - and the wheels look a little bigger than 18s, which really add to the finished product.

[Ron in SoCal]

Very good Ron. Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

Always a positive comment Tones...:cheers:

[bentfab]

Looking good

[MODO Innovations]

Rough start...two times. Way to hang in there and not get so discouraged that it made you give up on your vision. Looks like its going to be a great car.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Hate the name, rendering, and the car is destined to be a slow poke. Driver probably sucks too. :unibrow:

[eddiep]

Someone else with HRE 540R wheels! Nothing better in my book. They are a 3 piece wheel, so you can get new inner hoops pretty easily if you want to widen your existing rear wheels. Forgelines aren't a bad way to go either, though. :unibrow:

Wheels, tires, brakes: Still deciding on wheels. Forgeline is top of mind. The car came w brand new HRE’s/KDW’s, but they’re too narrow.

[Cris@JCG]

Off to a good start Ron! Looking forward to working on your ride..

[Tom.A]

Looks good :thumbsup: That is a tough start. I am sure the driver hated making that call.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking good

Rockstar gettin Bent, Easyriders show circa 2007....:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Rough start...two times. Way to hang in there and not get so discouraged that it made you give up on your vision. Looks like its going to be a great car.:thumbsup:

Hey Shannon, Thx! I'm not a quitter, but I've not hit the wall yet either...

Hate the name, rendering, and the car is destined to be a slow poke. Driver probably sucks too. :unibrow:

Haha...you know I thought of you when I named it. Car'll be fast, driver....we'll see. :unibrow:

Someone else with HRE 540R wheels! Nothing better in my book. They are a 3 piece wheel, so you can get new inner hoops pretty easily if you want to widen your existing rear wheels. Forgelines aren't a bad way to go either, though. :unibrow:

Thanks Man. Really can't beat HREs. Just ask James! Only problem is they charge double for rehoops - inners and outters + labor.

Off to a good start Ron! Looking forward to working on your ride..

You know we're gonna have some fun Cris! :thumbsup:

Looks good :thumbsup: That is a tough start. I am sure the driver hated making that call.

So true Tom. It was like four days late and I'm calling w no response. He finally did the right thing, ate crow turned it over to his ins company. I heard the Corvette and and Caddy owners took his head off. Travis could tell you more about that conversation....:willy:

[Musclerodz]

About time Ron, sometimes bad things happen for good reasons. Now you know EXACTLY what you got, a solid car.

[killer67]

THERE IT IS! Progress so far is excellent. Body looks awesome :thumbsup: You may to take a driving course so you don't embarrass yourself :lol:

Homecoming will be sweet :cheers:

Keep 'em comin'

[67ragtp]

Hey Ron,

I just read your thread from the begining, Holy shnt, when you saw that thing roll off the hauler you must have wanted to puke :wow: Thats crazy, youv'e come a long way, awesome project you have going. Great parts selection. Im glad the endura bumper is working out, once its painted it will look great. Looking forward to seeing the progress:thumbsup:

Rich

[Ricochet]

Looks grerat Ron! Thanks for posting the pics. Been seeing your avatar for sometime and wanting to see more. Looks like a great buiild and you have some great people giving you guidance!!

[Ron in SoCal]

About time Ron, sometimes bad things happen for good reasons. Now you know EXACTLY what you got, a solid car.

So true Mike. Thanks for keeping me straight...

THERE IT IS! Progress so far is excellent. Body looks awesome :thumbsup: You may to take a driving course so you don't embarrass yourself :lol:

Homecoming will be sweet :cheers:

Keep 'em comin'

I won't embarass myself; you might embarass me though...:lol: Thx for the props Bro!


Hey Ron,

I just read your thread from the begining, Holy shnt, when you saw that thing roll off the hauler you must have wanted to puke :wow: Thats crazy, youv'e come a long way, awesome project you have going. Great parts selection. Im glad the endura bumper is working out, once its painted it will look great. Looking forward to seeing the progress:thumbsup:

Rich

Thx Rich! It was a rollercoaster no doubt, but in the end it's just a material thing. I'll make sure that's the last hiccup before it hits the road. Oh, and I put NOS back on except for the lower valence and inner fenders. That bumper taught me the meaning of the word 'BFH'.

Looks grerat Ron! Thanks for posting the pics. Been seeing your avatar for sometime and wanting to see more. Looks like a great buiild and you have some great people giving you guidance!!

That's what this site is all about Brent. Not just help and opinions, but meeting good people and making really good friends. :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

hey ther Ron looking good love that carbon fiber decklid & hood man that thing is going to be killer.

keep it up:cheers:

[bentfab]

Rockstar gettin Bent, Easyriders show circa 2007....:lol:

Really Ron... you had to put that up

[Ron in SoCal]

hey ther Ron looking good love that carbon fiber decklid & hood man that thing is going to be killer.

keep it up:cheers:

Thx Frank!

Really Ron... you had to put that up

Dude, it's a great pic, you were all young and hardcore! :lol: I think the date is wrong though. Wasn't that closer to 04?

[Musclerodz]

forgot to mention Marquez has a fix for that endura bumper problem

[Ron in SoCal]

I know. Thinking hard about that one.

Wouldn't that get destroyed if I bumped Fernando on the road course? :unibrow:

[Musclerodz]

I know. Thinking hard about that one.

Wouldn't that get destroyed if I bumped Fernando on the road course? :unibrow: well if that is the case, cut up a steel bumper and paint it so you can bump draft

[lhkustoms]

I know. Thinking hard about that one.

Wouldn't that get destroyed if I bumped Fernando on the road course? :unibrow:

Ron The Marquez bumper is awesome. It was on the black 69 I painted last year and it fit perfectly and looks killer. And we need more pics this thread is blowing up bud. Tell those guys to get crackin! :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

well if that is the case, cut up a steel bumper and paint it so you can bump draft

Exactly...:rofl:

[Bryan O]

Very nice Ron! Thanks for sharing. Gonna be an awesome car. :yes:

btw...you are the only one who's obsessive with Lat-g. :)

[Satans ZoSicks]

Hey Ron amazing build you got your self into :D I've been following up with the build in steps and I am impressed. We cant wait till she is back so we can have her fired up and track tuned! Good Luck and see you soon! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Very nice Ron! Thanks for sharing. Gonna be an awesome car. :yes:

btw...you are the only one who's obsessive with Lat-g. :)

It's addicting Bryan, isn't it? Looking forward to seeing your car soon too! :thumbsup:

Hey Ron amazing build you got your self into :D I've been following up with the build in steps and I am impressed. We cant wait till she is back so we can have her fired up and track tuned! Good Luck and see you soon! :thumbsup:

Hey Talent! About time you showed up here...:thumbsup: How much HP did that monster black c6 make? You should post that Dyno vid, these guys would get a kick out of it....:yes:

[The WidowMaker]

Good thing it got done before I read about Tim's .00000005 tolerances or I'd be two steps back at this point....



ha! thats a few too many zeros though. looking good!

[Ron in SoCal]

ha! thats a few too many zeros though. looking good!

Your gaps look like that many zeros...:faint:

[Satans ZoSicks]

Hey Talent! About time you showed up here...:thumbsup: How much HP did that monster black c6 make? You should post that Dyno vid, these guys would get a kick out of it....:yes:


Hey Hey Hey! I figured I should make a quick intro :)

You should swing by the car is at our shop with more power adders, We also have the trans apart you should come see the difference between the 6060 and T56 since you are going that route as well ;)

Heres a link to the Dyno Vid

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[WSSix]

Love the name and the rendering Ron. Glad to hear the car is coming together nicely for you.

[Flash68]

yeah Ron I forgot to say the name reminded me of Drowning Pool when I read it. It's not for everyone. :D :woot:

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[Ron in SoCal]

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[Ron in SoCal]

Love the name and the rendering Ron. Glad to hear the car is coming together nicely for you.

Thx Trey!

yeah Ron I forgot to say the name reminded me of Drowning Pool when I read it. It's not for everyone. :D :woot:


I actually dig that band! I was wondering when the other angle on the name might come out....:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron The Marquez bumper is awesome. It was on the black 69 I painted last year and it fit perfectly and looks killer. And we need more pics this thread is blowing up bud. Tell those guys to get crackin! :lol:

I hear you Luke. I studied that car @ SEMA. Here's how nice you guys made that bumper fit :thumbsup:

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[DFRESH]

Congrats Ron--that is great news---I bet its nice to see that progress---looks like it will be one of the nicer cars around So Cal when done bro---congrats!

Doug

[Track Junky]

yeah Ron I forgot to say the name reminded me of Drowning Pool when I read it. It's not for everyone. :D :woot:

sO_QntXc-c4

NICE!!:rockin:

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Ron--that is great news---I bet its nice to see that progress---looks like it will be one of the nicer cars around So Cal when done bro---congrats!

Doug

Hey Doug....thx for the props Bro. I'm not sure about one of the nicer cars in SoCal given all the talent, but I'll stay true to the vision till the wallet dries up. Reading your spaceship update, It'll be fresh but not 'D-Fresh'...:lol:

See you next Sat in Del Mar?

[DFRESH]

Hey Doug....thx for the props Bro. I'm not sure about one of the nicer cars in SoCal given all the talent, but I'll stay true to the vision till the wallet dries up. Reading your spaceship update, It'll be fresh but not 'D-Fresh'...:lol:

See you next Sat in Del Mar?

Yes--passenger seat is open--I'll show you what team OLJ is all about---will be there Friday morning and Saturday.

Doug

[Ron in SoCal]

^ I'll take that ride Bro...:thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

About time you posted this up so we could all start stealing your ideas :unibrow:

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

About time you posted this up so we could all start stealing your ideas :unibrow:

Matt

Don't steal my ideas or you'll end up w a slow poke. Just ask Todd...:lol:

[cdushane]

Don't steal my ideas or you'll end up w a slow poke. Just ask Todd...:lol:

Good thing I'm not on the west coast because I may "steal" a few :unibrow:

[daytonayellaz]

Months later I found a 69 in Denver that had some pretty good parts to go along with it. It was a painted roller and very straight so after going out there and inspecting it I had it shipped to the body shop.

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The plan was to fab in the suspension/subframe connectors/mini-tubs, cut and buff and get her back home. Well during transport the truck had an airbag failure and small fire (!) and my car ended up on top of a mid-year ‘vette. Also in the trailer was a Lambo, a beautifully show restored Caddy, along w the ‘vette. Of course, I had the most damage! My beautifully gapped factory sheetmetal/NOS black painted car was now a whole new ball game. Every single body panel was dented or scratched!

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It took about six weeks and I got every insurance penny I could for the repair without totaling the car (I didn’t want a salvage titled Camaro) and the work commenced. It’s been a long road, and very soon the car will come home as a fabbed, freshly painted roller.



Nice start to a build/thread right guys? Poor Ron! My heart sank when the driver opened the door and I was able to get a look at the car! Although it wasnt my car, I think I felt just as bad as if it were mine. This is something I hope I never see again! Bad enough Rons car was destroyed....on top of that seeing that 62 corvette survivor car paint /rear body destroyed. YES... Original paint survivor corvette! Never will be original paint again! I can only imagine how this owner felt as well. On its way for a semi extended stay at the corvette museum. The museum had heard of the accident and rejected the car.....did not want it even dropped off there. For the most part, the rest of the cars/bikes just had smoke damage....The Caddy was right by the wheel that caught the trailer on fire and had a lot of fire retardent dust on it as well.

This is the story straight from the drivers mouth... " Driving along about 65-70 mph and a lady pulled up beside me motioning frantkly. Rolled my window down and she was screaming "FIRE, FIRE" I Looked in the mirror and saw smoke. Slammed on the brakes, jerked the rig off to the shoulder.

(Rons car was on the top in the very back of the trailer, All the straps tieing it down were broke. This is how the straps broke Im sure....his jerking the rig off the road and slamming on the brakes.... The Trailer has a air ride system that you can release the air from and it drops the trailer down to the ground lower to make loading/unlodaing the cars much easier. This system failed and allowed the trailer to drop down and rub on the tire until the friction caught the trailer on fire! Also when it failed....I guess it had something to do with the doors being able to be opened, driver could not open the doors to get inside the trailer for a few days.)

So he could only put the fire out from the outside of the trailer..... The hole burnt in the trailer floor was pretty big! So at this point..I get a phone call from the driver, with the above story. He cant get in the trailer to tell me whats going on with the car. So I had to call Ron and pass on the news....Not a phone call I wanted to make!! So we were left waiting for a few days until the air ride was fixed and the doors could be opened. Finally a phone call from the driver...saying " The car is not that bad, looks pretty good!" So with releif I call Ron and tell him. We both rest a little easier, but still wanting to see the car!

When he gets here and drops the door.... First thing I do was climb up on top and look the car over.... I was shocked at what I saw! Being very careful not to touch it! I knew right off there was going to be a BIG claim on the car.....on several cars!

Spent several weeks with the insurance adjuster here 3 or 4 times(nice guy, and gave Ron every penny he could up to the point of totaling the car) I didnt even touch the car once during this time....left every speck of dust, fire retardant etc. right where it was.

So...Yeah, Very rough start! Ron is a trooper though, always has a positive attitude and stays up beat.:bow:

Originally....I was suppose to install the DSE mini tubs, Quad link, and AME front clip, L92/TKO 600 Buff the car and send it back. The accident caused the car to go to a local Resto shop for more extensive metal work, as Ron described. Been a rough road for everyone on this one! Should have the car back in my posession soon and install motor/trans. Dial in the suspension a little better and get her home where she belongs! The plan has changed on the motor/trans, actually the plan changed on a lot of things. Ron keeps getting more ideas from the all you guys sweet cars! I think he is incorparating a little something from all of them..LOL!

You west coast guys better watch out! If Ron drives as good as he has been bragging your going to have some new competition to deal with:thumbsup:

Your the man Ron!:cheers:

[daytonayellaz]

I’m so, so thankful for all friendships I’ve made and technical assistance gained from people on and off this site. These people just take my calls and help whenever they can! Guys like Daytonayellaz Travis - my main suspension fab guy, Team Prodigy, AME Matt, Tyler B, Musclerodz Mike, JCG Cris, Talent Motorsports, Vegas Todd, Killer Fernando, Dave-o 68, MSA Matt 69, Luke, Mr Bad Penny and many others. Y’all are probably sick of my calls but I really appreciate the time you’ve taken to help me through this journey. I’m by far no pro, and it really takes a team to get through a PT design and build.



Thanks for the kind words bro! You truly are one of my best friends. Its great to have a friend like you.

[Flash68]

You west coast guys better watch out! If Ron drives as good as he has been bragging your going to have some new competition to deal with:thumbsup:


:cool: :captain:

[Ron in SoCal]

Trav you left out the part about the phone call the driver had to make to the vette owner who ripped him a new one! :unibrow:

Thanks for the kind words bro! You truly are one of my best friends. Its great to have a friend like you.

Same here Brother, same here!

:cool: :captain:

^ Don't listen to this guy whoever he is...:lol:

More pics coming this weekend!

[Matt@BOS]

^ Don't listen to this guy whoever he is...:lol:

More pics coming this weekend!

I know right. I never paid any attention to him because he had a 4" cowl hood and Ford stripes on his Camaro. Then he came out to El Toro and kicked all of our asses. :rofl:

If it isn't too late you should adopt a set of those stripes. They might make you faster, Ron.

[CamaroAJ]

my floors were fiberglassed in a few places as well. they did a really good job at hiding the rust and i wasn't too happy when i found it.

[Vegas69]

I know right. I never paid any attention to him because he had a 4" cowl hood and Ford stripes on his Camaro. Then he came out to El Toro and kicked all of our asses. :rofl:

If it isn't too late you should adopt a set of those stripes. They might make you faster, Ron.

Speak for yourself tonto. :unibrow: The dude has a full time crew chief, he should be mopping up on most of the guys. This guys has bud light running through his veins. I had to talk him out of jacking the car up at 1 AM. :lol:

Ron will likely be as slow as his build. :rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

I know right. I never paid any attention to him because he had a 4" cowl hood and Ford stripes on his Camaro. Then he came out to El Toro and kicked all of our asses. :rofl:

If it isn't too late you should adopt a set of those stripes. They might make you faster, Ron.

I was thinking I'd put 'em on the windows too...:lol:

my floors were fiberglassed in a few places as well. they did a really good job at hiding the rust and i wasn't too happy when i found it.

No kidding AJ. Who does that, hack body shops?

Speak for yourself tonto. :unibrow: The dude has a full time crew chief, he should be mopping up on most of the guys. This guys has bud light running through his veins. I had to talk him out of jacking the car up at 1 AM. :lol:

Ron will likely be as slow as his build. :rofl:

What'd they do, teach comedy writing in Iowa grade school? Keep it up and I'll grab that 1471 next time I'm driving past your house and slap it on. Prob still be lighter on the nose...:cool: :lol:

[Flash68]

I know right. I never paid any attention to him because he had a 4" cowl hood and Ford stripes on his Camaro. Then he came out to El Toro and kicked all of our asses. :rofl:

If it isn't too late you should adopt a set of those stripes. They might make you faster, Ron.

Wait til I unveil the 6" cowl at the next event... :unibrow:

Speak for yourself tonto. :unibrow: The dude has a full time crew chief, he should be mopping up on most of the guys. This guys has bud light running through his veins. I had to talk him out of jacking the car up at 1 AM. :lol:

Ron will likely be as slow as his build. :rofl:

While Rich and I were downing the beers, I think you sabotaged my coil at RTTC. :lol:

I was thinking I'd put 'em on the windows too...:lol:





Not before I do pal. :D

[daytonayellaz]

Trav you left out the part about the phone call the driver had to make to the vette owner who ripped him a new one! :unibrow:



Same here Brother, same here!



^ Don't listen to this guy whoever he is...:lol:

More pics coming this weekend!

Yeah.... I forgot to add that in, the corvette owner did rip him a new one:rolleyes: Can you blame the guy...original paint car....ruined!

[daytonayellaz]

Double post....Sorry!

[Ron in SoCal]

Not too much or too exciting, but a little progress. Most of the time has been spent on little assembly tweaks here and there, final blocking and getting ready for the paint booth…

Couple of earlier/missing mock up pics
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1469.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3010023.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P2090001.jpg

Clearanced the inner fenders
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310007.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310006.jpg

Drain plug cut/weld install and seam sealer where possible…
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310009.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310010.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310012.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310014.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P3310015.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

We decided to shoot the engine bay first…
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat018.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat016.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat017.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat010.jpg

And masked off a clean line at the bottom of the firewall for UPol. We reduced the UPol 15% to get a little smoother finish
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat007.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat001.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat004.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat005.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/69Camaroundercoat006.jpg

We’re at the point where the body gets final checks for highs/lows and into the paint booth in a few days. I cannot wait…

[GregWeld]

Love it!:cheers: :woot:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thx Greg!! I think we just had a Lat-G 'moment' - we commented on each other's thread at the same time...:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

^ Thx Greg!! I think we just had a Lat-G 'moment' - we commented on each other's thread at the same time...:thumbsup:

Oh gawd.... one can only imagine what will happen next! :rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

Oh gawd.... one can only imagine what will happen next! :rofl:

...and Todd or Roger get ahold of it :lol:

[awr68]

Looks great Ron! What color you going with? Got to be totally pumped to be so close to having paint on it!

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Ron! What color you going with? Got to be totally pumped to be so close to having paint on it!

Fuuny you should ask Tony...!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/FerarriGriggoSilverstonepaintcode.jpg

[awr68]

Fuuny you should ask Tony...!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/FerarriGriggoSilverstonepaintcode.jpg

Jump on up here and see it in person! It will look great with the carbon, ect! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Jump on up here and see it in person! It will look great with the carbon, ect! :thumbsup: :cheers:

Goodguys here I come! I'm stayin at your house...:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Goodguys here I come! I'm stayin at your house...:thumbsup:

:cheers: :lateral:

[killer67]

Is that a standard F430 color? I am excited for you buddy :D

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thanks Fernando! It's a long road as you well know. Anyway, yeah it's a standard f430 color.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/ferrarigriggiosiverstone2.jpg

This close up closed the deal for me.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/ferrarigriggiosiverstone.jpg

Of course, that Rose guy mght've helped a little
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/PPGFerrariGrigioSilverstonemetallic.jpg

Funny, once I picked the general color I started noticing it on all kinds of cars. Caddilac and Mercedes both do a slick version as well. Talk to you soon Bro...

[214Chevy]

.......The car came w brand new HRE’s/KDW’s, but they’re too narrow.

Ron, you know I'm partial to HRE wheels. I love HRE's. To me, they are the epitome of 3-piece wheels. I think you should keep those. Just send them back to HRE and get the appropriate rim halves put on them. That's what I'm doing. I'm going from my 11" rear to a 12.5" on my new frame. Speak to Vince Borja at HRE. If you want his direct number, shoot me a pm. He'll take care of you.

[crazycarguy22]

Love the color, great choice.

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, you know I'm partial to HRE wheels. I love HRE's. To me, they are the epitome of 3-piece wheels. I think you should keep those. Just send them back to HRE and get the appropriate rim halves put on them. That's what I'm doing. I'm going from my 11" rear to a 12.5" on my new frame. Speak to Vince Borja at HRE. If you want his direct number, shoot me a pm. He'll take care of you.

Can't argue w you there Marcus and thx for the input! I spoke to Vince and due to my BS and width requirements I'm looking at between $500 and 1k per wheel (inners, outers and labor) to get em fixed not including any powdercoat. I do have a plan though and will probably get the HREs back on the car in phase two....:cheers:

[Orng Crsh]

Wow! Beautiful!

[Flash68]

Can't argue w you there Marcus and thx for the input! I spoke to Vince and due to my BS and width requirements I'm looking at between $500 and 1k per wheel (inners, outers and labor) to get em fixed not including any powdercoat. I do have a plan though and will probably get the HREs back on the car in phase two....:cheers:

Yep, HRE's are tits for sure... but they sure do get ya on the back end as well if you need repairs, rehoops, or any refinishing. I put a dent in my P40 monoblok hitting a curb a couple years ago (:mad:) and their cost to repair was close to the cost of a new wheel -- almost $1500.

[Ron in SoCal]

Love the color, great choice.

Wow! Beautiful!

Thx Guys! :cheers:

[bonecrrusher]

I hope your paint job is better then some of the Ferrari's that I have seen locally - metal flakes not laying the same way, etc!

[Track Junky]

^ Of course, that Rose guy mght've helped a little
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/PPGFerrariGrigioSilverstonemetallic.jpg

Funny, once I picked the general color I started noticing it on all kinds of cars. Caddilac and Mercedes both do a slick version as well. Talk to you soon Bro...

Thats is sweet looking!! Being so close to paint stage must have you pulling you hair out!

[Ron in SoCal]

I hope your paint job is better then some of the Ferrari's that I have seen locally - metal flakes not laying the same way, etc!

I've not really inspected too many Ferarri metal flake paint jobs. The ones I've seen did not look bad. OTOH, I have heard that this is a very difficult paint product to lay out and done incorrectly will look blotchy. Oh well, it's the painter's job to make sure it comes out right. I'd hate to have another scrum on this journey.

Thats is sweet looking!! Being so close to paint stage must have you pulling you hair out!

I don't have much hair left Gae, so I just grind my teeth and yell @ my GF/kids/dog...:lol:

[conekiller13]

Of course, that Rose guy mght've helped a little
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/PPGFerrariGrigioSilverstonemetallic.jpg

...

I always thought it looked good......

[frankv11]

ron
that is one hell of a color that is pretty similar to what I was tthinking for mine but with a bit of a yellow pearl to it.
so when do you think you be test driving that badd boi
congrats that thing is going to be one bad mo????

[Ron in SoCal]

ron
that is one hell of a color that is pretty similar to what I was tthinking for mine but with a bit of a yellow pearl to it.
so when do you think you be test driving that badd boi
congrats that thing is going to be one bad mo????

Yellow pearl would be an interesting basecoat Frank. If you know of any pics send 'em over!

As far as getting it on the road, what I want and what is reality are probably two different things. You know how it goes - parts delays, project mods (oh no!), my own slow-poke-problem-resolution-skills. I don't want to hedge too much, but if I can pull it off I want to drive this baby over to your house before end of summer. :lateral:

[frankv11]

It was a later Lexus color I saw a 1962 impala with and it was nice didn't get details as to the year.

Wow before summer Dammm it. Must be nice!
Would like to see it I need some inspiration because lately been working too many long hours and first baby on the way no time to work on it. Im actually thinking of selling mine off.
Hoping not too

Man can't wait to see it out there!

[jy211]

Love the color, great choice.

X2 :hail: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

It was a later Lexus color I saw a 1962 impala with and it was nice didn't get details as to the year.

Wow before summer Dammm it. Must be nice!
Would like to see it I need some inspiration because lately been working too many long hours and first baby on the way no time to work on it. Im actually thinking of selling mine off.
Hoping not too

Man can't wait to see it out there!

'Before end of Summer', unless you come over and wrench on it...:unibrow:

Congrats on the new family Frank; such a blessing! Catch up on your sleep now...Oh, and DO NOT SELL the car. It's so cool :yes:

X2 :hail: :thumbsup:

Thx jy! :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

thanks for the kind words Ron much appreciated, hoping not sell it because there's too much $$$$ and time in it but just no time to work on it

I'll help with motivational wrenching

cant wait to see it done

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thx Bro! I'll be in touch when the time comes for sure. Instead of beer, I'll throw you a pack of Pampers...:)

[tones2SS]

Great choice on color.

[frankv11]

^ Thx Bro! I'll be in touch when the time comes for sure. Instead of beer, I'll throw you a pack of Pampers...:)

no way man,
six pack / blue moon :cheers:

see yah

[Track Junky]

Wonder what Ron has been up to?

[56pickup]

Great looking project! dig the color!

[Vegas69]

You got this baby running yet?:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wonder what Ron has been up to?

Hey Gae! Like everyone else on this site (except Weld), life sometimes gets in the way and I’m getting pinched. Swamped at work, kids/family/birthdays, honey-dos all take away from working on the car or trolling here @ Lat-G. :lateral:

OK, so here’s some updates. First off, body work never really moves as fast as anyone would like and in my case, multiply that by a factor of 2x. Since the last pics, the car has had interior paint, factory style honey coat on the inner quarters (which were replaced before I got the car and didn’t have any surface rust at all!) and is completely blocked and set up in the booth for a couple days of exterior color painting. Booth prep time took a few days and the painter needs 2-3 days straight to shoot the car, so it may have color before end of week or beginning of next. I’ll post interior color shots along w paint updates when it comes out of the booth.

I’ve been working on a number of other things – the engine I had agreed to buy turned out to be an LS2, not an LS3 (wtf seller? Good thing Trav was looking out for me, again!) so I passed on that. I’ve been on the hunt for an alternative and have a few things cooking; thinking hard about dry vs wet sump. I’ve also spent some time project planning w Cris about some fab/billet items (read: drooling over his cool parts). One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about projects are making friends with the Pros that get me where I want to be. Cris and friends are no exception. He’s got a great team surrounding his idea factory. On the suspension front, I decided to fab in an adjustable larger hollow sway bar, since the AME unit is a bit small/non adjustable. I debated going w a splined set up but I’m saving 13 lbs going this route and adjustments are a turn of the wrench instead of the expense of a diff splined bar. Thanks to AME Matt for that gem. I have a technical drawing and if anyone wants to see it, just PM me. I also got some advice from Steve Rupp on Pfadt bushings, racing ball joints and ZR1 hubs to reduce deflection under load. So I’m told, deflection will throw your camber alignment out by a degree or more. This video shows what can happen:

nkrH4l_zt2Y

So that’s pretty much it for now. Front sub is on its way to powdercoat; I struggled with the colors and decided a muted chassis black (more glossy than satin, but not glossy!) on the sub, silver on the control arms and clear on the spindles. More go than show.

Oh, and Frank called and said my Forgelines should be ready to ship in a week or so. Not bad for a guy whose in the middle of a shop move!


Great looking project! dig the color!

Thx Boss!

You got this baby running yet?:lol:

Uh, no...:faint: Maybe by next year's Super Chevy? :P

[Track Junky]

You wuz a bit dorment for awhile but I new something had to be going on. good to hear from you.

Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thx Gaetano. I want to share as often as I can, but you know how it is...it's gotta be relevant. I think about the project every day if that counts...:D

How's the new 69 coming? What's up with the road racer?

I'm gonna be your wingman for at least one race/track day this summer! :hail:

[Track Junky]

I hear ya. Tough crowd with some serious builds out here, lol.:thumbsup:

Waiting on parts for the new '69. Nothing special, just the basics, Baer brakes, Global west arms, 400 hp first gen small block with 275/40's on all corners. Should be done by the end of the month.

The road racer is getting mini-tubbed right now and will be done Friday. Would have gone with DSE tubs but I wanted to keep the shocks outside of the frame rails. Sqeezed some 325's in there without relocating leafs but will be going with 315's.

I'll keep you posted on Buttonwillow this season. E-ticket rides are free but you'll have to supply your own barf bag and extra set of underwear :P

[Matt@BOS]

Ron, I see you're thinking of putting some serious parts on your car. Keep us posted :thumbsup:

Matt

[Flash68]

Ron, what are you narrowing down your LS motors to now then? A Mast 416 perhaps? :unibrow:

[Matt@BOS]

Ron, what are you narrowing down your LS motors to now then? A Mast 416 perhaps? :unibrow:

Their 416 is hard to beat for both price, durability, and performance.

Do it! Do it!

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

I hear ya. Tough crowd with some serious builds out here, lol.:thumbsup:

Really tough crowd! See below...:rolleyes:

Waiting on parts for the new '69. Nothing special, just the basics, Baer brakes, Global west arms, 400 hp first gen small block with 275/40's on all corners. Should be done by the end of the month.

So you're still planning on selling it? What'd you do with the roll bar?

The road racer is getting mini-tubbed right now and will be done Friday. Would have gone with DSE tubs but I wanted to keep the shocks outside of the frame rails. Sqeezed some 325's in there without relocating leafs but will be going with 315's.

I'll keep you posted on Buttonwillow this season. E-ticket rides are free but you'll have to supply your own barf bag and extra set of underwear :P

I keep a full stock of barf bags and depends, just in case Bro! :willy:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, what are you narrowing down your LS motors to now then? A Mast 416 perhaps? :unibrow:

Their 416 is hard to beat for both price, durability, and performance.

Do it! Do it!

Matt

Thx Guys. Hard to beat Mast and I love the 416, but I'm thinking about about a few more cubes for a few less $$$. Main questiion is how to oil it. Wet w an Accusump is the proven method. Dry, not so simple. Stay tuned for a week or so...

[Flash68]

Thx Guys. Hard to beat Mast and I love the 416, but I'm thinking about about a few more cubes for a few less $$$. Main questiion is how to oil it. Wet w an Accusump is the proven method. Dry, not so simple. Stay tuned for a week or so...

I agree. You can build one for a lot less just without a warranty.

Sounds like you got some cool stuff up your sleeve :unibrow:

[Track Junky]

So you're still planning on selling it? What'd you do with the roll bar?


Thats the plan. Roll bar will stay intact.

[cdog]

Hey Gae! Like everyone else on this site (except Weld), life sometimes gets in the way and I’m getting pinched. Swamped at work, kids/family/birthdays, honey-dos all take away from working on the car or trolling here @ Lat-G. :lateral:

OK, so here’s some updates. First off, body work never really moves as fast as anyone would like and in my case, multiply that by a factor of 2x. Since the last pics, the car has had interior paint, factory style honey coat on the inner quarters (which were replaced before I got the car and didn’t have any surface rust at all!) and is completely blocked and set up in the booth for a couple days of exterior color painting. Booth prep time took a few days and the painter needs 2-3 days straight to shoot the car, so it may have color before end of week or beginning of next. I’ll post interior color shots along w paint updates when it comes out of the booth.

I’ve been working on a number of other things – the engine I had agreed to buy turned out to be an LS2, not an LS3 (wtf seller? Good thing Trav was looking out for me, again!) so I passed on that. I’ve been on the hunt for an alternative and have a few things cooking; thinking hard about dry vs wet sump. I’ve also spent some time project planning w Cris about some fab/billet items (read: drooling over his cool parts). One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about projects are making friends with the Pros that get me where I want to be. Cris and friends are no exception. He’s got a great team surrounding his idea factory. On the suspension front, I decided to fab in an adjustable larger hollow sway bar, since the AME unit is a bit small/non adjustable. I debated going w a splined set up but I’m saving 13 lbs going this route and adjustments are a turn of the wrench instead of the expense of a diff splined bar. Thanks to AME Matt for that gem. I have a technical drawing and if anyone wants to see it, just PM me. I also got some advice from Steve Rupp on Pfadt bushings, racing ball joints and ZR1 hubs to reduce deflection under load. So I’m told, deflection will throw your camber alignment out by a degree or more. This video shows what can happen:

nkrH4l_zt2Y

So that’s pretty much it for now. Front sub is on its way to powdercoat; I struggled with the colors and decided a muted chassis black (more glossy than satin, but not glossy!) on the sub, silver on the control arms and clear on the spindles. More go than show.

Oh, and Frank called and said my Forgelines should be ready to ship in a week or so. Not bad for a guy whose in the middle of a shop move!




Thx Boss!



Uh, no...:faint: Maybe by next year's Super Chevy? :P


Ron,

Beautiful car! :thumbsup: The color you choose for the car looks awesome. I'm considering doing the z28 stripes on my car with that color. How do you think it will look with red? At the very least I want to do the fuel cell and frame that color. :thumbsup: :bow: :cheers:

I should do a build thread over here...

Where did you find the Pfadt bushings? I did the Zr1 hubs on Steve's advice as well.

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron,

Beautiful car! :thumbsup: The color you choose for the car looks awesome. I'm considering doing the z28 stripes on my car with that color. How do you think it will look with red? At the very least I want to do the fuel cell and frame that color. :thumbsup: :bow: :cheers:

I should do a build thread over here...

Where did you find the Pfadt bushings? I did the Zr1 hubs on Steve's advice as well.

Hey Corey! Your car def belongs over here, although I would't blame you if you decided to maintain a single build thread. Maybe some highlights as you progress?

Bushings are big topic. You can take a second on your house and buy the spherical alum from Pfadt or plead w them to sell you just the Poly fronts. Vette Brakes and Performance also makes a nice set of Poly/Graphite fronts only.

As far as colors - I'm no design expert - but I'm not sure the Z28 stripes work for my eye. Maybe reverse them? Or solid charcoal w red frame and fuel cell? The colors def look great together so what do I know?

[Ron in SoCal]

A couple more...

[Flash68]

I agree. I think if you're gonna go red paint, some darker charcoal/grey stripes would be a great choice.

Corey, definitely start a build thread on Lat G. :thumbsup:

[Gandalf]

Hey Ron - car is coming along real nice! Glad to see you settled on a year :thumbsup: . Unfortunately looks like you decided to go through that learning curve anyway, discovering that most are not what they seem under the paint. Seems like you managed to side-step that mess and find yourself a nice '69. Cannot believe the luck on that delivery - that's Murphy right there. But you're making the most of it and you've made a ton of progress in a short amount of time. Some real interesting stuff you are considering. Give me a call sometime and we can talk engines, dry sumps, bumpers and roll bars :-) I'll be keeping a close eye on your progress and look forward to seeing the car in person.

Cheers!
G.

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Ron - car is coming along real nice! Glad to see you settled on a year :thumbsup: . Unfortunately looks like you decided to go through that learning curve anyway, discovering that most are not what they seem under the paint. Seems like you managed to side-step that mess and find yourself a nice '69. Cannot believe the luck on that delivery - that's Murphy right there. But you're making the most of it and you've made a ton of progress in a short amount of time. Some real interesting stuff you are considering. Give me a call sometime and we can talk engines, dry sumps, bumpers and roll bars :-) I'll be keeping a close eye on your progress and look forward to seeing the car in person.

Cheers!
G.

Hey Gregg! Glad to see you posting over here and thanks for the props. You should do a mini build thread over here and put up some eye candy. I'll call you for sure as those are all topics I need to deal with! Excellent post over at PT as well...:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Hate the name, rendering, and the car is destined to be a slow poke. :unibrow:

Prolly. Thanks Todd...:lol:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/LS7.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/LS7three.jpg

[Flash68]

Show off. :D

That's a little better than that lil ole LS3 I imagine. :unibrow:

[coolwelder62]

Coming along nicely.:thumbsup: Great choice for power.:thumbsup: LS motor's work alot better than some boat anchor big block.:lol:

[Track Junky]

Coming along nicely.:thumbsup: Great choice for power.:thumbsup: LS motor's work alot better than some boat anchor big block.:lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[214Chevy]

Ron, that color is the shiznit. It looks beautiful on your car. I ain't gonna lie though, I'm going to have to steal that for my next project...the C10. Hey, I want to see pics of the powder coated subframe. By the way Ron, thanks for all the advice you have been giving me lately. :hail:

[Vegas69]

Coming along nicely.:thumbsup: Great choice for power.:thumbsup: LS motor's work alot better than some boat anchor big block.:lol:

Ya, but you can put lipstick on a pig and it's still......:unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Show off. :D

That's a little better than that lil ole LS3 I imagine. :unibrow:

Coming along nicely.:thumbsup: Great choice for power.:thumbsup: LS motor's work alot better than some boat anchor big block.:lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Thx Men....sorry no tease inended. Need to go to dinner and wanted to sneak in a few pics. I do believe an LS3 based 416 w good heads and propper cam is a great way to spin up R's, but I had a chance to grab this and I was heading toward 400+ so it just made sense to do it now. Here's the plan:

Break it down, mic/blueprint everything and machine where necessary. Slight port on the LS7 CNC heads, possibly thow some Manley race valves in there (tbd). Match a cam to the best flow rate I can get. Order some custom Mahle pistons (builder likes those) and coat those and the stock titanium forged rods. Crank is already forged and balance the whole assy. Zero balance the alum Mcleod flywheel. This should give me as strong a bottom/top end as possible, but I'm open to critique...

I'm leaning toward an update to the dry sump system. I'll get w Jon @ Speartech and get a flash to match the mods for initial start up and then go to a chasis dyno....once i get out of jail and finish the build. :haha:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, that color is the shiznit. It looks beautiful on your car. I ain't gonna lie though, I'm going to have to steal that for my next project...the C10. Hey, I want to see pics of the powder coated subframe. By the way Ron, thanks for all the advice you have been giving me lately. :hail:

Subfr pics are days away Marcus. Just need a reassemble and take a money shot. No need to thank me for our friendship Bro. I'm diggin' every minute...:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Coming along nicely.:thumbsup: Great choice for power.:thumbsup: LS motor's work alot better than some boat anchor big block.:lol:

Had to quote Scott twice :lol:

Ya, but you can put lipstick on a pig and it's still......:unibrow:

Uh huh...:cool:...but its my pig :D:

[GregWeld]

Never let work interfere with your social life.:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Never let work interfere with your social life.:D

I have to be you...:cool:

[GregWeld]

I have to be you...:cool:



I just do what Charley tells me too... seems to work out okay. :rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ can i get in on that program? :yes:

[70rs]

Great looking project Ron!
And I see the entire comedy crew is on board too....:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Great looking project Ron!
And I see the entire comedy crew is on board too....:D

Thx Eric! It's like internet bench racing...and the best build crew evah :thumbsup:

[70rs]

I agree. Great group here! Even that Greg guy......;)

[awr68]

Ron, when they going to shoot some paint? :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, when they going to shoot some paint? :cheers:

Sore subject this week Ant. Notice I'm working on drivetrain and suspension lately? One more week and I'm gonna name names...:censored:

[awr68]

Hang in there buddy!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Hang in there buddy!!

I will Bro and thx! Taking a page out of your and Wayne's playbook...:thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

Ya, but you can put lipstick on a pig and it's still......:unibrow:

... and that's why we all have LS engines. Think of them as being like models without make up. They might not be super amazing looking, with plastic intake manifolds, coil packs, etc. and they might be downright impossible to understand with certain EFI systems, but at the end of the day they are still lithe.

Ron, I was just about to ask what happened with the engine deal. Glad you finally have one!

Matt

[Bryan O]

Awesome build Ron! I'm diggin' that Ferrari color. :yes:

Hell, maybe I'll look into puttin' a Ferrari color on my car. :_paranoid

[Ron in SoCal]

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[Vegas69]

Definitely a good choice, you can't beat LS7 power and reliability in the same package. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

... They might not be super amazing looking, with plastic intake manifolds, coil packs, etc. and they might be downright impossible to understand with certain EFI systems, but at the end of the day they are still lithe.

Ron, I was just about to ask what happened with the engine deal. Glad you finally have one!

Matt

You motor is thing of beauty buddy!

Awesome build Ron! I'm diggin' that Ferrari color. :yes:

Hell, maybe I'll look into puttin' a Ferrari color on my car. :_paranoid

Hey Bry...how about Lambo Orange? :yes:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/lamboorange.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Definitely a good choice, you can't beat LS7 power and reliability in the same package. :thumbsup:

Who kidnapped Todd and started posting in his place? Bring him back or there's gonna be a forum hunt...:unibrow:

[Bryan O]

Hey Bry...how about Lambo Orange? :yes:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/lamboorange.jpg

OUCH! Damn, my wife just slapped me upside the head for suggesting I might want to go with Lambo Orange. All I said was the color goes well with black and silver. WTF?

[Ron in SoCal]

OUCH! Damn, my wife just slapped me upside the head for suggesting I might want to go with Lambo Orange. All I said was the color goes well with black and silver. WTF?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[tones2SS]

Great updates Ron. Hopefully she gets some paint on her soon.
Good luck!:thumbsup:

[killer67]

Ron, we gotta do some yoga or meditation during this build process :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, we gotta do some yoga or meditation during this build process :lol:

No kidding Brother. Thought we'd be trading paint by now...:rolleyes:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, we gotta do some yoga or meditation during this build process :lol:

Little things do help though...:D

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-37-27_124.jpg

[Track Junky]

Oh hay look, Ron bought some boxes from Forgeline :D

Now quit screwin' with us and show the goods :mad:

[Ron in SoCal]

Oh hay look, Ron bought some boxes from Forgeline :D

Now quit screwin' with us and show the goods :mad:

As long as you promise not to smack me if I'm standing next to Scott...:yes:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-52-58_370.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-53-58_659.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-54-07_516.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-55-06_571.jpg

[Track Junky]

Lookin' good, I always liked that style. I bought a set of the Boze Mesh last year but never used them. Sold them a couple weeks after I bought them. Plan was to stretch the rear quarter panels with the back space that I ordered but I chickened out.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thx. Gae. They're the std bigun PT sizes: 18x10s and 12s. Mesh is always a good choice on our cars. I'm also thinking the wider stock rear is a good approach w big meats, but I don't balme you for not stretching the 1/4s...it's a lot of work! BTW, got 'em from Frank on time and at a great price....:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

dammit Ron.. I was hoping for some 15" Torque Thrusts. :D

[Ron in SoCal]

ahahahaha....I think Gae has some! :D

[Track Junky]

ahahahaha....I think Gae has some! :D

Ha Ha very funny, so funny I forgot to laugh :mad:

BTW they "were" 17's :lol:

Emphasis on "were" :thumbsup:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab73/Gitter_Dun/Z06%20wheels%20on%20all%204/Z06Wheelsonall4005.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Your car does all the talkin' Bro...:thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Your car does all the talkin' Bro...:thumbsup:

No where as clean as your's is gonna be, maybe when I retire it from the track :thumbsup:

[Bryan O]

dammit Ron.. I was hoping for some 15" Torque Thrusts. :D

ahahahaha....I think Gae has some! :D

Sweet wheels Ron, :thumbsup:

BTW, I gave in today. Bought a set of Fikse 18in Classic Mags. So much for TTDs. At least for now. :P

[Ron in SoCal]

No where as clean as your's is gonna be, maybe when I retire it from the track :thumbsup:

Battle scars, videos of you passing the field are cool...:thumbsup:

Sweet wheels Ron, :thumbsup:

BTW, I gave in today. Bought a set of Fikse 18in Classic Mags. So much for TTDs. At least for now. :P

Bryan rest assured you got the best deal I have seen in the last 12 years or so on those wheels. And I'm sure Jon and Co took real good care of you! Oh, and post some pics when you get them...:yes:

[Lenie]

Ron, those are going to look good:thumbsup:

[killer67]

Excellent wheel choice, Ron! Black on your car will pop real nice :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Nice wheels! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, those are going to look good:thumbsup:

Thx Lenie!

Excellent wheel choice, Ron! Black on your car will pop real nice :thumbsup:

I have you to thank for that little design queue. "Gloss black looks like you bought 'em @ Tire Rack"...:hail:

Nice wheels! :thumbsup:

Thx Anthony!

[56pickup]

Wheels look killer Ron! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wheels look killer Ron! :thumbsup:

Thx Ty. Question for you and the rest of the design team. I was talking to Scott Main this morning via email and he showed me these:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Forgelinebrushedcaps.jpg

I'm running this color caliper (photo credit goes to Youthpastor Chris):

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Baer6Ps.jpg

Do you think I should get the brushed cap w my flat black wheel center, red/black caliper and Silverstone color car or just stay w the flat black cap?

Here's the wheels again from Scott's website:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Wc3sblack.jpg

Edit: looking at it, the reds don't exactly match...

[Rybar]

Love the wheels Ron, well done :thumbsup:

[killer67]

This is what you should get: billet engraved center cap in flat black :thumbsup:

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-399.jpg

With these color calipers:

http://www.baer.com/images/stories/products/6s/6s-caliper-color-blue-large.png

[Flash68]

this above here ^^ is winning! :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

The project is coming along great and lookin real good.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Love the wheels Ron, well done :thumbsup:

Thx Ry. Motor decisions are so much easier!

This is what you should get: billet engraved center cap in flat black :thumbsup:

With these color calipers:

this above here ^^ is winning! :thumbsup:

Thanks men. That's tiger's blood right there! :lol:

The project is coming along great and lookin real good.:thumbsup:

Appreciate it Scott! BTW, keep your head on a swivel if Gae's around...:unibrow: :lol:

[cencalc6]

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-05-31_13-52-58_370.jpg

Ron, Awsome Job on the build and Great Choice on the wheels :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Killer looking wheels Ron. That should be some motivation. I love the lip on those wheels.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, Awsome Job on the build and Great Choice on the wheels :cheers:

Hey Phillip! Thx buddy...you're on a pretty good program yourself :thumbsup:

Killer looking wheels Ron. That should be some motivation. I love the lip on those wheels.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Will do Tones!

[coolwelder62]

I am really liking this project:thumbsup: .But is there any way you can pick up the pace.I don't want to wait much longer to see it finished.:lol: I don't have to worry about Trackjunky.He'll never get this far East.Kansas has a border check point a does not let Cal.folk's in.

[Bryan O]

Motor decisions are so much easier!

:rofl: Isn't that the truth!

[MaxHarvard]

Nice wheels ron! :)

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice wheels ron! :)

Thx Max. Charter member of the Forgeline fanclub...:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Time/progress moves on. Being very close to paint, I was concerned about shooting in the wet weather and humidity. All the pros, including my painter said it's warm enough and is more a matter of flash times. So I got out of the way...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob015.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob014.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob004.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob007.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob005.jpg

And after a long day in the booth...we have color!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob013.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob020.jpg

Pics have a crappy green tint to them. Painter said it came out really flat, color was true. I think you can sorta see it on the passenger qtr panel if you squint. Now the fun begins. 3-4 days of rubbing/three stage polishing and then reassy...

[awr68]

Looks good! :woot:

[cencalc6]

Great choice in color :cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

Good choice in color :) :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

Sweet. That is another milestone, Ron!

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks good! :woot:

Great choice in color :cheers:

Good choice in color :) :thumbsup:

Sweet. That is another milestone, Ron!

Matt

Thx fellas! :thumbsup: I'll get it assembled and roll it outside for some better pics.

[Bryan O]

Awesome Ron. Great color. :thumbsup:

[56pickup]

looks killer ron! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Awesome Ron. Great color. :thumbsup:

looks killer ron! :thumbsup:

Thx guys! Appreciate the compliments. Credit goes to PPG, the painter and that giant of a man Tony Rose...:captain:

[tones2SS]

Looks great Ron. Good to see her in paint!

[70rs]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Richio1]

Congrats... I am envious. It's going to be an awesome car!

[frankv11]

damm it ron that thing is looking great

congrats

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Ron. Good to see her in paint!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thx fellas :thumbsup:

Congrats... I am envious. It's going to be an awesome car!

You got yourself a pretty awesome project as well Rich!

damm it ron that thing is looking great

congrats

Get yer calendar out Frankie. We're gonna have some wrenching to do! How's everything btw?

[frankv11]

I'm ready!!
everything is good the new owner for the 69 just got here and he wants it done asap.

[214Chevy]

Ron, that baby is looking soooo sweet! I'm your #1 fan bro. Although you've heard it like 2 million times already…that color is killing something. I'm waiting on pics to showcase the paint after it gets cut and buffed.

[killer67]

Oh baby! That is coming along nicely! You deserve the perfect paint job with the patience of Mother Theresa you've had :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

I'm ready!!
everything is good the new owner for the 69 just got here and he wants it done asap.

That was fast Frank! At least you get to see it through. Post an update in your thread?

Ron, that baby is looking soooo sweet! I'm your #1 fan bro. Although you've heard it like 2 million times already…that color is killing something. I'm waiting on pics to showcase the paint after it gets cut and buffed.

Thx Marcus. You, Fernando and so many others have turned into such great internet friends! We gotta move that into the real world. Better pics coming! Oh, and post an update in your thread?

Oh baby! That is coming along nicely! You deserve the perfect paint job with the patience of Mother Theresa you've had :lol:

There he is! What's up Killer? You've been so quiet lately I thought you were on vaca cruizen in your Escalade up to the Keys! ('Sippin on Gin and Juice' Haha)....I'll take any color at this point, as I'm just gonna 3m it bef it hits the streets. I have waited, not as long as others here, but I have not been patient - the shop's prob sick of hearing from me. I'm on the Greg Weld Shop Management program...:lol:

Oh, and post an update in your thread?

[Ron in SoCal]

I wasn't gonna, but you guys have seen the rendering so here's one more...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob012-1.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

OHHH ME likey!! Me Likey long time!! :unibrow:

[70rs]

OHHH ME likey!! Me Likey long time!! :unibrow:

Looks like this may have a "happy ending".........:D

[Ron in SoCal]

OHHH ME likey!! Me Likey long time!! :unibrow:

Looks like this may have a "happy ending".........:D

Who Eric, the car or Maxie...? :rofl:

[70rs]

Who Eric, the car or Maxie...? :rofl:

I'm not gettin' involved.........lol!

Your car is looking GREAT! I have seen that color in person on my very good friend Tonys car. It is a really classy looking paint. And looks fantastic on a first gen when applied correctly.

[tones2SS]

I wasn't gonna, but you guys have seen the rendering so here's one more...
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob012-1.jpg

What a tease!:unibrow: :D
Can't wait to see her all assembled in paint.:thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Looking great Ron, Love the red pin stripe detail. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Looking great Ron, Love the red pin stripe detail. :thumbsup:

Yeah that is a nice subtle touch you don't see alot on our cars. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

What a tease!:unibrow: :D
Can't wait to see her all assembled in paint.:thumbsup:

Me too Tones!

Looking great Ron, Love the red pin stripe detail. :thumbsup:

Where you been Gae?

Yeah that is a nice subtle touch you don't see alot on our cars. :thumbsup:

Thanks Guys! Most two tone paint jobs have a color in between to break the lines, so I put it in. It's just sublte enough to pick up the red calipers. I might do a red stitch in the interior to carry the theme if I can sell it to my interior designer...;)

[Vegas69]

Congratulations on getting some color on that slow poke. :D

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thx Todd. I know I can always count on you for a little push.

I think I'm coming to town on Thurs. Wanna do a blast across the lake on Fri or Sat? Bring your life vest...:D

[Vegas69]

I may be out there anyway. Today is Thursday..:P Call me.........

[Ron in SoCal]

I may be out there anyway. Today is Thursday..:P Call me.........

I shoulda been clearer, it's next weekend. Call you in the morning...

[Track Junky]

Where you been Gae?



Been working outside in 100 degree heat. Just finished the job today. Fricken heat was kicking my ass but I believe I am now aclamated, LOL.

[GregWeld]

Looks great Ron!

Keep up that management style!
:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Been working outside in 100 degree heat. Just finished the job today. Fricken heat was kicking my ass but I believe I am now aclamated, LOL.

I was wondering why the radio silence. I don't think I'd last a day out there...:unibrow:

Looks great Ron!

Keep up that management style!
:D

It's the school of 32 sqeaks, err I mean tweaks. You're a good role model, Sir...:lol:

[Lenie]

Looks good Ron, keep em' coming. I like the red.

[Gandalf]

VERY exciting Ron - congrats! Looking forward to having her back home I'm sure.

G.

[Cris@JCG]

Looking good Ron!

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks good Ron, keep em' coming. I like the red.

Thanks Lenie! New pics came this AM...

VERY exciting Ron - congrats! Looking forward to having her back home I'm sure.

G.

Hey Gregg - thanks for the comment and I really hope your Gbar set up gets worked out w minimal headaches! Also, very grateful for the big chunck of time you spent coaching me on the LS7 'Tax'. I'll be in touch very soon on your special dry sump tank design! See you @ B Jackson tomorrow w any luck...:thumbsup:

Looking good Ron!

Thank you Sir. Get ready...back to Cali in three weeks....:yes:...I'm gonna take vacation time and plant myself in your shop. Maybe you'll let me sweep the floors while I pick your brain? :D

[Ron in SoCal]

So my painter sent me a couple of pics today, now that the mad rush to color is over. I debated not posting more of the same, but I think we're mostly picture ho's (at least I am) so here goes:

Staying on point -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6170024.jpg

Better CF contrast -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220049.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220052.jpg

Decklid -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220051.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob011-1.jpg

And that's a wrap for this week. Sanding has begun and three stage finish buff/polish is scheduled for Monday. The plan is reassemble and get it on Roger's show hauler for the return trip from Colombus. Props to Roger for making sure I do not have a repeat of how this journey began well over a year ago. I will post outside/assembled pics when I get them.

Many thanks to all for the positive comments and PMs. To me, it's the journey not the destination when doing a project and sharing w you guys makes it all the more fun...:thumbsup:

[Gandalf]

To me, it's the journey not the destination

Big ups for the zen thinking Ron. Let another 4yrs go by (I know you won't) and let's see how that holds out lol. Personally I'm at "screw the journey, I'm over it - someone get me to my destination already!"

Cheers buddy! See you tomorrow at BJ. Dragging D!ck and Matt along with me.
G.

[56pickup]

So my painter sent me a couple of pics today, now that the mad rush to color is over. I debated not posting more of the same, but I think we're mostly picture ho's (at least I am) so here goes:

Staying on point -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6170024.jpg

Better CF contrast -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220049.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220052.jpg

Decklid -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220051.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob011-1.jpg

And that's a wrap for this week. Sanding has begun and three stage finish buff/polish is scheduled for Monday. The plan is reassemble and get it on Roger's show hauler for the return trip from Colombus. Props to Roger for making sure I do not have a repeat of how this journey began well over a year ago. I will post outside/assembled pics when I get them.

Many thanks to all for the positive comments and PMs. To me, it's the journey not the destination when doing a project and sharing w you guys makes it all the more fun...:thumbsup:


:drool:

I am in love with the colors!

[Rybar]

Man that looks sick Ron. Love it as well :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Keep it comin Ron... I like the CF contrast so far. You've actually found some things to do that are unique on a 1st gen Camaro. :lol:

Did Matt build the rendering stand for you? :unibrow:

[67ragtp]

Looking awesome Ron, keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

Rich

[Ron in SoCal]

Big ups for the zen thinking Ron. Let another 4yrs go by (I know you won't) and let's see how that holds out lol. Personally I'm at "screw the journey, I'm over it - someone get me to my destination already!"

Cheers buddy! See you tomorrow at BJ. Dragging D!ck and Matt along with me.
G.

Yeah, @ four years I'd be like "Enough already!". :lol: I'll dial you and Matt when I get there later today...:cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

:drool:

I am in love with the colors!

Thx Ty...it's funny, even w the render you never know what it'll turn out like when mixing colors until it's done. And I'm kinda sick, I always second guess my decisions. :cheers:

Man that looks sick Ron. Love it as well :thumbsup:

Thx Ry! :cheers:

Keep it comin Ron... I like the CF contrast so far. You've actually found some things to do that are unique on a 1st gen Camaro. :lol:

Did Matt build the rendering stand for you? :unibrow:

Haha Dave-o! No need to be unique, just fast and fun (hopefully)...:lol:...Matt is my interior designer, BTW :cheers:

Looking awesome Ron, keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

Rich

Thx Rich! As always, appreciate the props and advice...:cheers:

[70rs]

That looks just awesome Ron!
Congrats on getting to this point. Now on to the next chapter. Good luck with the rest of it. Keep those pics coming.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

: So my painter sent me a couple of pics today, now that the mad rush to color is over. I debated not posting more of the same, but I think we're mostly picture ho's (at least I am) so here goes:

Staying on point -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6170024.jpg

Better CF contrast -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220049.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220052.jpg

Decklid -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/P6220051.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolPaintJob011-1.jpg

And that's a wrap for this week. Sanding has begun and three stage finish buff/polish is scheduled for Monday. The plan is reassemble and get it on Roger's show hauler for the return trip from Colombus. Props to Roger for making sure I do not have a repeat of how this journey began well over a year ago. I will post outside/assembled pics when I get them.

Many thanks to all for the positive comments and PMs. To me, it's the journey not the destination when doing a project and sharing w you guys makes it all the more fun...:thumbsup:Ron,Look's frickin awesome.love the red pin stripe.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

That looks just awesome Ron!
Congrats on getting to this point. Now on to the next chapter. Good luck with the rest of it. Keep those pics coming.:thumbsup:

Thx Eric! On to the next chapter...:yes:

: Ron,Look's frickin awesome.love the red pin stripe.:thumbsup:

Well said Scott. Appreciate the comment! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Ron. Looks really nice. Those are great colors as well.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks great Ron.

[Spiffav8]

I like it! It's a really clean and simple look that says so much. Can't wait to see it all put together!

Thanks for posting the pictures!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Very nice Ron. Looks really nice. Those are great colors as well.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

It looks great Ron.

Thanks fellas...:thumbsup:...can't wait to see yours as well Wayne!

I like it! It's a really clean and simple look that says so much. Can't wait to see it all put together!

Thanks for posting the pictures!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Appreciate the comments Curtis! As Dave pointed out, it's really not too unique - exposed CF/red stripe/dark color - and I'm ok w that. I'm aiming more toward the car being built right. A little show is good, but only to match the street car event functional theme (with r888s :lol: )

[Cris@JCG]

Looking DAMM good their Ron! Looking forward to seeing it in person soon..

[Payton King]

I like that

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking DAMM good their Ron! Looking forward to seeing it in person soon..

Haha...I was referring to you when I said 'being built right' on the prior page. See you real soon Cris!

I like that

Thx Payton. Can't wait to hear how that rear end performs! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

How about a little eye candy?

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame001.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame005.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame004.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame002.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame003.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DeadPoolFrame007.jpg

[MODO Innovations]

I really like the red pinstripe. Great job.:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

Where did you get the billet uprights?

[GregWeld]

Who's sub is that Ron??

[Vegas69]

Looks like a Wayne Due.

[Gandalf]

Who's sub is that Ron??

That be one of them fancy Art Morrision sub frames ;-) Lookin' good Ron.

G.

[GregWeld]

That be one of them fancy Art Morrision sub frames ;-) Lookin' good Ron.

G.

AH HA --- that's why it looked so familiar -- I had a Wayne Due with C5....

[Ron in SoCal]

I really like the red pinstripe. Great job.:thumbsup:

Thanks Shannon!

Where did you get the billet uprights?

Who's sub is that Ron??

What that is is an AME sub w their HD adjustable sway bar, LG Billet Spindles, Pfadt Poly bushings and Lower BJ. Travis modified the Spindles to work as AME does and designed/oversaw the custom billet steel steering arms for the modified geometry. Arms are powdercoated silver and the uprights are cleared. It really was a big a** project. BTW, thanks to Trav, Rupp, AME Matt and Fernando (Killer67)...:thumbsup:

ZR1 hubs are sitting at home waiting to be put on!

Looks like a Wayne Due.

Iowa public schools in the house. I half expected you to say it's a Scott Mock..:lol:

That be one of them fancy Art Morrision sub frames ;-) Lookin' good Ron.

G.

Thx G. I knew you'd spot it first! It kinda freaked me out when I saw the rack arms about an inch and half forward of the rack. Matt calmed me down though...:lol:

AH HA --- that's why it looked so familiar -- I had a Wayne Due with C5....

GW - I am not 100% positive, but I think there's some connection WD->AME. Maybe you can refresh me on that?