You're probably right, Skip!

Perfect - thanks Troy!

Another check mark on the new "Todd's must-have parts list" So, what do I need next Todd? :D


I've been dreaming of hitting 6500rpm @ 14psi for almost 2 years now. As Trepanier said to Joe Rogan when they were building his Sick Fish Cuda, "this car will make my Porsche feel like an electric golf cart".....

Dave,

Is this something like this shade finish under consideration for your wheels?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/DSC05888.jpg

hey Skip, I know that picture well... It's like a permanent advertisement for Rushforth wheels with smoked titanium finish!

I have considered it, but I think I will end up with matte black centers with a custom shade of brushed/cleared hoop. :)

I agree that wouldn't go well with your paint.:D

You're saying its like a 1 in a million chance you'd use those Rushforth's?

So you're saying there's a chance!


:lol:

I love Dumb and Dumber quotes too. :D

I was pretty close to getting in that Rushforth GP, but I couldn't sell my wheels and didn't want to take a huge loss on them. I like them, I just need to have them finished in exactly what I want.

Agree with Vegas - I like the smoked titanium but don't think it would mess well with my paint color.

im with ya on that... it would look off with your paint.

To clarify I realize the titanium doesn't fit your paint scheme. I would never promote color clashing on a nearly civilized forum! ;)

I meant to convey the same wheels in a complimentary color to your paint, no darker than the Rushforth titanium.

Or just swap your '68 for one with paint that goes with those Rushforths.

:P

naw if you treat the porsche to the fine taste of HRE's its only fair vertigo get the same luxuary of HRE's lol

I hear ya Skip. I give you more credit than that. :yes:

I do like those particular, but then again, I like a ton of 5 star designs. It's tough with the wheel selection with so many great options...

Trade + cash for my 68... now there's an idea! :willy:


Dammit. You bring up something I have thought of several times... but, I did get a screamin deal on those HREs and PS2s for the Porsche, otherwise I prolly wouldn't have gotten them!

Dave,

Now that we've helped you resolve the wheel color confusion someone created... :_paranoid, I hope myself and others here choose to follow your example of well thought out and inclusive posts.

:D

well either way the porsche look amazing with those wheels... it really changed the look of the car. i never thought to even click the link till someone mentioned selling that instead of the camaro... i love porsches!
you know who else is a serious porsche tyler (ats) he even has a huge banner of one in his shop... i think its the biggest on on the wall lol

Ha. Wouldn't have it any other way! As much as I go back and forth on things (like most of us) it sure helps to have outside opinions.

Thanks AJ! I am newer to the Porsche world after driving BMWs as my daily driver for the last 6 years before this. And I could not be happier. The twin turbo thing is pretty damn fun.

Yeah Tyler and I actually chatted about Porsches when I was considering taking the Camaro to him. And I've seen that poster on his wall in some shop picture! :thumbsup:

Sell the Porsche?
 

Now there's an idea! Shoot, then we could really do some trick stuff to the Camaro, eh Dave?:unibrow:

I'm sure Todd's not the only one on here that could help you spend your $$$. By the way, tell him that you should be keeping your legs for awhile, the Scattershield has been installed....THX Troy.

As far as me being your GUY, I'll have to let my wife talk to you about that. I too may hail from SF, but we don't all have to live by the mantra: "when in Rome..." :_paranoid

So your the GUY...:rofl: Sounds good Troy. I'm horrible at sticking to a budget so you better lock me out of this thread. :D

Hey, who is this Gearhead Guy? Did he recently join the forum?? :_paranoid

I getta get out of San Francisco!! And Hey Mr. Gearhead, you're the one who lived in the Castro when you were here, right? :lol:

Yeah the budget was blown a loooooong time ago. Oh well, it'll be a badder car in the end.

Not to change the subject, but your build must be influencing someone. They've taken a few of your design cues (69 taillights on a 67/8) for a Grumpy Jenkins tribute 67 in the newest issue of Chevy Rumble.

I also saw a 67-8 Camaro with the '69 lights mounted inversely/upside down in print or online the other day- can't remember where!? Looked pretty cool.

And no, Dave....I lived in the Mission like you do now, but it wasn't so gentrified then!

Hmmm... I'll have to check that out. thanks for the heads-up.

I thought I saw a Nova or something with the 69 tail lights upside down, maybe the Rad Rides 70 Nova?

Yeah I know you were in the mission. Bet it was a little dicier back then! ;)

'69 tails on a '68 Camaro
 

Aha...found it! Look at Jim Johnson's '68 Camaro on the Lat-G homepage. He's running '69 lights, upside-down,on a '68 Camaro.His car is the red one w/flares, sitting in the snow.

You gotta get up real early in the morning to be the 1st to try anything on a 1st gen Camaro. Pretty much EVERYTHING is a variation on a theme. Long ago, we discovered that the wheel was round...we're still trying to make it cooler, sleeker, faster, right? :lateral:

Thanks for posting, Skip. I spend quite a long time looking for that Camaro on the homepage before I found it!

Looks pretty cool, but I still like my setup better. ;)

You're welcome DG.

I think with virtually round the clock thread coverage we can cause your car to be finished as much as a day early.:D

It's only fitting the Vertigo Camaro has those '69 taillights right side up.;)

That car is cool but I would have put them in there right side up.

I would like this very much! :D

That car is my new background!

Updated pics. Spoiler and front end on. Carpet and front seats installed.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...estpics005.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...estpics004.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...estpics003.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...westpics_3.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...westpics_1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...newestpics.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...estpics002.jpg

Looking good! What's next on the list? Have they addressed the dash issues yet?

Lookin good. :yes:

Bad ass man...those tires and tail lights look pimp:D

Thanks! Next is dealing with the dash and deciding to continue working on a custom panel, or revert back to the dual-tunnel stock setup, which I actually do like. I guess the previous "fabricator" hacked a good portion of the dash completely out, so it might be easier/cheaper to actually move forward with a custom piece. Cute huh? I need to get up there and see the dash in person so we can decide. I might go up tmrw (actually today).

Thanks Tom!

Thanks bro. These pics really got me excited today! It's starting to look like real car! :D

Dropped of a few parts @ Gearhead yesterday and snapped a few pics. The more I see it getting closer to completion, the more I think I won't be able to sell it even if I have a good offer in hand.


Ring Bros hood hinges are sweet
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF2421.jpg

so are the Twist Machine fender braces
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF2422.jpg

I love the industrial look of the Twist Machine shifter
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF2419.jpg

I just liked this pic of the throttle body staring at me :D
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF2417.jpg

Looks great. :thumbsup:
I'm still waiting for my twist shifter as well. From the pics, is your ididit rusting out?

Thanks!

Yeah I saw that too in the pic, but I don't remember it looking like that in person so it must be the camera. It better be! :_paranoid

Progress!! :thumbsup:
Time to repair the dash, paint a few things, and go for a drive!!

Yeah.....you need to keep her!! ;)

Yup, my enthusiasm is at a level I don't think I have experienced since starting this over 2 years ago. :)

They are gonna get the motor running without the procharger here soon and get her moving around so exhaust, alignment and stuff can get done while we work on the dash fiasco.

I gotta find me a stock dash panel and apparently this isn't the easiest thing to find! I love paying a bunch just to GO BACK to where I was before the hacking of the dash started. :lol:

If it is rusting, call Ididit, they sent me a brand neew one when mine rusted out, make sure they clear powercoat it. It's coming along nicely, and I love the car color. That was my second choice, and first for the stripes. :D

Ya know I remember Jason telling me about that on yours. But mine is from Flaming River... I just emailed Jason to take a closer look.

Thanks, and there still may be some "extra paint" going on at the end... ;)

Is the column stainless or has it just not been painted yet? It sure looks like surface rust to me......