New subscriber as well.

I'm really interested in finding out how the Chassisworks front sub frame install went aside from just the weight loss measures. I understand you're doing a build to show the aspects of all the components and their weight advantages, but are you also going to show more of the install shots throughout the build as well. A friend of mine has expressed interest in building one of the early Camaro's and we're curious to see how well the parts you chose actually install.

Rodger keep up the build and keep us all informed.

:thumbsup:

Well I guess I can count on you to be interested in checking out Musclecar Power magazine for the build series. I cannot give away everything. :D

Rodger

Chassiworks Camaro Rendering Complete
 

I talked with Carter Hickman a few times about some ideas on this project and he was excited to work with me on some different body mods and looks that we were going for on the car.

Here is a brief run down on the list of mods. We will be running Lexan windows like a prostock drag car. Flush mounted and bolt in with tiny flush allens. We will also be working with Anvil Auto on getting every Carbon fiber piece possible. Flat Hood, cowl panel no vents, hood vents, trunk lid and spoiler. I'm have heard rumors of a front valance and possibly doors. Marquez Design will be handling all the trick billet parts. Ring Brothers is setting us up with a set of some trick hood hinges and some hood pins.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...orangeroof.jpg

The Wheels are a one off design the Eric turner whipped up in a bout 7 minutes flat. We will be working with EVOD wheels to do our own design.

The BFG R1 Slicks started arriving today and they are almost as tall as me piled up. THAT'S TALL. The slicks measure 285/30/18 and 335/30/18.
The BFG KDW 2's should start arriving soon. Those will me 295/35/18 and 335/30/18.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t55pics006.jpg

I like the look, those tires sure look like fun! Won't have to worry about shifting the drivers weight around with those babies.

Is that the final color? It's going to look a lot like Velocity, AirRide's 67 Camaro.

Love that rendering.

I'm not sure I see the velocity camaro connection, except they are both orange, and they are both camaros. But the shade is totally different. But Ok at least it does not look like the Dukes of Hazard Charger.

If you look close you will see an orange AUDI buried in the back ground of this picture. Look close it can be hard to find. I like this shade of orange alot. The girl is not to bad either.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...udiRS4_012.jpg

Tyler From Anvil Auto thinks it looks like this monster.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ed/monster.jpg

Oh yeah, that's really, really nice. :D

I like that shade of orange alot too! Who makes it? Thanks.

I have no idea on the exact shade or who makes it. I found that pic on some tuner website. Oh did I say that out loud????

Rodger

didnt you know that if you paint a car orange and have a custom front splitter then it looks like velocity...
just like if you paint a car or TRUCK flat green its a bite off of the f-bomb!:rolleyes:

digging the rendering alot!

Are you not aware that F-bomb Copied the ARMY.

You should see what happens if you paint your first gen ... never mind...

LOL that funny, i was actually gonna use that as an example also!!!
some people...

Rodger, Lookin good great body lines on both models LOL.
Hats off to Carter.

It looks exactly like Velocity except for the wheels, carbon fiber, windows, graphics, etc.. I really didn't feel that way but it's clear it's way different. I really can't fault him for saying it since it's his opinion, however.

yeah,roger i like the color to,that looks like southern california tan.:thumbsup: not sure of the paint code....could be 38...or 24...maybe 36...jim
If you look close you will see an orange AUDI buried in the back ground of this picture. Look close it can be hard to find. I like this shade of orange alot. The girl is not to bad either.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...udiRS4_012.jpg

Tyler From Anvil Auto thinks it looks like this monster.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ed/monster.jpg[/QUOTE]

did you say you heard a rumor for carbon fiber doors???? if so :drool:

check on the legality of those tires for Optima Challenge. I think they require a treadwear of 100??? Might be different this year though.

I think drums will be lighter than discs in this case. We replaced 2nd gen discs with Baer 13" Track kit and saved 2 lbs.

The bar weight can be estimated from a steel chart having diameter and length.

Stock bar weighs 5 lbs.

I have another set of KDW2's that came but I have lagged on trying to get all the updates togther.

The weigh differences will be all over the board on different things. We wound up running some 14" Wilwood brakes front and rear. A big brake modded subframe ends up in the same zone with tubular a arms and ATS spindles. But you have to lower the suspension pretty low to give it the look. The aftermarket subframes give you a lower ride height and a clean slate design which end up give you some benfits a stock sub could never due or was intended to do. Wider tires, stronger front clip design, new unbent used parts.

I should have an update very soon, We are working on the trunk floor and quarters and building our mini tubs currently.

Rodger,
What new with this car?

Well here are some update pics. I got the body lightly blasted last week except for the quarters we are going to replace, the bent up tail panel and rusted out trunk floor. We decided to do the full quarter since there are some small rust spots up top to deal with at the same time. We got a complete trunk floor and quarters from Classiic Industries, they usually have a nice 20%off sale you can get a deal on. We will be building our own wheel tubs to gain the most room possible for the low ride height and 335 tires.

Well some pics of the car and parts.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Project013.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Project016.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Project003.jpg

Enjoy

Here is shot of the BFG KDW2's and R-1's tires we plan to run on track days, autocross events and on the street. The slicks are not allowed in certain events due to the low tread wear rating.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Project014.jpg

Here is a shot of the Ecoated 14" rotors from Wilwood. They sure look sharp.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Project018.jpg

Rodger

Good stuff! Please, keep the updates coming. :thumbsup:

There will be plenty of updates between now and the end of August. We plan to display the car as a mocked up roller in the Chassisworks booth at the West Coast nationals. Now that Columbus is wrapped up and we are back hauling ass in the shop, we have few cars to get done before we prep the C6-57 for it hopeful booth spot at SEMA.

I need to install the LS7 engine which will happen Saturday with the front sheetmetal and aluminum core support and all the Anvil goodies. We also just got our Ring Bro hinges and hood pins. Once I get the Adapter parts from Chassisworks for the 14" rotors from the 13"s we had planned to run I can install those. I just ordered the axles and rear diff to get those installed in the car. I talked with Hector from Rick's tanks yeaterday and should see a tank in a few weeks. We need to install the Chassisworks rollcage into the car next week and then begin to build the dash to fit the Speedwire switch box unit with the ISIS power system and the Racepak unit with the EFI control unit. We are trying decide if we will install the Kinsler Cross ram unit or if we will run a fully adjustable unit or a factor ECU based system, either way most systems will plug right into the Racepak.

http://www.gallo-teck.ca/speedwire/
http://www.isispower.com/index.html
www.racepak.com


Rodger

[QUOTE=blowngasr;219095]yeah,roger i like the color to,that looks like southern california tan.:thumbsup: not sure of the paint code....could be 38...or 24...maybe 36...jim
If you look close you will see an orange AUDI buried in the back ground of this picture. Look close it can be hard to find. I like this shade of orange alot. The girl is not to bad either.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...udiRS4_012.jpg



What girl??

Well I told you we would have some Big updates this week.

I finally got all the Carbon Fiber parts from Anvil Auto ( www.anvilauto.com ).
MAN all I can say it they are beautiful. Tyler Delivered the big parts to me at the LA Roadster show, When we opened the box all the wives and Girlfriends were hanging out and not a one of them understand what Carbon fiber is or does, But they all said in at the same time , "UUUUHHHH PRETTY". My thought has always been when you build something and show it to some one who has no clue what they are looking at and they think it is apealing to the eye, your doing something right.

Well check out these master pieces of carbon fiber from Anvil Auto. I wonder if Anvil could combine my Two favorite things, Carbon Fiber and BOOBS?

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...21-2009011.jpg

Check out the underside of the hood, What a way to finish off an engine compartment.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...21-2009014.jpg

And the trunk and spoiler
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...21-2009016.jpg

Check out the underside, DAMN
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...21-2009017.jpg

damn!

Roger! Let's have some girls in the next photo post so we can admire the quality of the parts... You're slipping!

LOL

Things have been pretty busy around the shop these past few days, Here are some teaser updates to hold yo over until next week. We are getting the mini tubs built and have the trunk floor ready to spot weld in place. We have the Chassisworks rear suspension pretty much in place. We have the LS7 and T-56 set in place with a synister bracket system and some fancy ATS carbon valave covers. We also have a Performance radiator Aluminum core support and radiator mocked up in place. It is sure coming togther fast. And looks really good.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...24-2009145.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...24-2009134.jpg

we took 168 picture in 2 days for 3 different articles for Muscle Car Power Magazine. Plus Eric's convertible got a 4 page spread this month.

Thanks

Here is another for the weekend.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...24-2009131.jpg

that core support is awesome. everything looks great! :thumbsup:

Good Job I like it:cool:

By all this progress is see, no wonder they're not working on my car!

Looks great guys!


--Eric

I need info on that core support! Man this is going to be a nice build!

Roger can you PM me a price for a LS2 setup?

When I grow up I want to be tall and cool like Roger! How do you like CA's suspension setup for the rear?

Exactly Who is Roger? I know a Rodger.

The rear pivot link set up is a really nice deal, I like the axle housing mounted sway bar, I like the quality of the Flex joints and the ease of installation, and the ability to adjust pinion angle on the the car, I was not a fan of the OLD G-bar setup because of the some of these things, But this is much much improved design. The Pivot link system has a lot of adjustment for suspension tuning and seems to offer some different ride heights.


I will be posting more install info later this week and there will be a complete tech article in Muscle Car Power magazine.

Thanks

Lol yeah yeah it was a long day. I had a order in with Frank for the radiator without the support. But after seeing your I changed my order. Any updates?

That's going to be a $$ick car....Nice work