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Taking anniciative to move it forward.
So the body shop, that is "painting" my car, has, for several months now, put my car in the back of the shop. Too many commercial accounts, and not enough time to give the custom jobs attention. So I decided to pick it up, iron out the details needed prior to paint, and have Rich, at Road Touring Customs give her the attention she deserves.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_2375.jpg Underside was gone over with this stuff.. although the new DSE wheel wells, and frame rails were not prepped properly, and the coating did not take. I wonder what else was not properly prepped.... um.. possibly the whole underside???. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...023_172904.jpg Didn't even use any primer!.. come on!. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...127_171619.jpg how's that for seeing right thru the coating. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...023_164852.jpg Time for me to coordinate completion details, prior to paint myself. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...023_164927.jpg This poor car keeps getting mis treated!. :wacko: Looks like It'll be ready for paint after the hollidays!. |
Time to maybe re-think how you choose shops??
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This is a buddy of mine's shop. As a friend he is giving me a "great deal" but, like a few other members, paid up front, and have been shuffled to the back. Granted some of the delays were because of me changing the direction of the build, but this car has been in and out of this shop since August of 2010. That's 3 years. Its really time to move it out. I have been working on fixing the cars issues since early 2007.. so its been a 6 yr project. :hairpullout: I should have a handle on it now tho. I trust that he'll make good, and address the car in the detail I expect it to be. It also helps out that he'll read this post, and know that when it's done, the work will be judged, and commented on. Right Kenny!...:twak: Its scheduled for paint the first week of January. :popcorn2: |
Man, sorry for your troubles. At least you know our boy Richie will do it right :thumbsup:
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I was being kind of flippant when I posted that… but it is true that many members here have made BAD choices on the shops. Some have even managed to make it even worse by moving from one bad shop to another even worse shop!
I have no clue for the reasons why - nor am I saying I could have done it better or different. I do know that there are shops on here that seem to get a project - start to finish its done - and it's killer… So we know there are good choices out there. Hey -- You know I made a bad decision and took my '32 to SAR - paid top dollar -- and then had to take it to another top shop to get it drivable. In the end it was a bad choice on my part -- but the car ended up DONE and pretty damn nice it just took me some effort. And it shouldn't have. |
Paint
A little update..
Car was painted in April. even tho it took a long time, I'm pretty pleased with the paint job. after the initial primer coat, after the rough body work, they primered, sanded, primered, sanded primered, sanded and then painted. 4 meticulous layers of refining the body lines. It looks good. a few blurbs tho.. while jamming it, they did manage to paint the interior door parts and the dash between the dash pad and the glass, that are a satin maroon, to the exterior color.. so that had to be re-painted, and my nice newly powder coated front frame has paint on one side. :smiley_smack: http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7669.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7667.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7666.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7670.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7672.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7673.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7676.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7682.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_7698.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_7728.jpg Bumble Bee nose striping.. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_8311.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_8316.jpg Car is still there, getting put back together. Inner fender wells, adjustments, Oh.. painting the back spoiler wing.. as they misplaced the original, and had to order and paint a new one!. :bang: It's been literally held hostage at this shop. Not a happy camper, but.. I'll be picking it up soon. Got a new 4 post lift for the shop, so I can keep it out of harms way, when I bring it home to finish up the interior, wiring ect. |
Looking good. I'm glad to hear it's coming home to you soon.
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It looks nice, I hope the ruff journey is over for you.
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That looks great! Glad to see the project rolling again.
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Engine work.
Thank's for the support..
Now to try to get the engine builder to finish up the motor!. I was supposed to have it last week.. Went by last Thursday, only to find it on the engine stand, waiting in the middle of the shop...? I guess so he can remember to work on it?.. lol.. :bang: http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._44_46_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._44_41_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg |
Coming Home..
So I brought Joan home New Years day..! excited. Rich - RTC started up on it a few weeks ago. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._40_26_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._41_23_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._40_00_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._13_15_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._14_50_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._27_57_Pro.jpg We've made some forward progress despite some quality issues... |
Congrats on bringing her home!
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That's a huge step! I can only imagine how big the smile on your face was as it rolled off the truck.
Congrats! Now....Get it done! lol :captain: |
Congrats!! Looks good!
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Um....wait
Are those VS-XX on the blue Camaro in the garage?!? Nice
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Joan
Thank's Guys... It's been a long road to get it to here.. were definitely pressing forward. !!
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This Blue RS Camaro is going up for sale! I can't really end up with 3 of the same... or can I...? http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...126da75085.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._06_37_Pro.jpg Quote:
seems like no bail amount would make this project move!!..lol. Bad part is,,, it has to go back,, so they can re-paint all the places they either missed entirely, or chipped while attempting to re-assemble... "Idiots"!..... .. :thankyou: |
Funyy stuff
I'm sending a pic of them on the car to my Drifto and JDM friends to rub in their faces!
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Forward Progress.
So Rich and Rick at "Road Touring Customs" have been diligently plucking away at working on "Joan". and boy, has it been a ride.
several hiccups (engine wise). but seaming thru it. Its been frustrating and eye opening at the same time. We were going for making it to Optima at Willows!.. but.... the rebuilt heads had issues, wrong pan gaskets, oh and the cam was a mystery - (was supposed to be hydraulic roller - but builder installed solid roller re-gound cam and used lifters). Go figure! Here are some progress pics. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._59_50_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._09_28_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg |
Motor issues..
Well its been a while since I updated.., Didn't realize I hadn't posted more updates on here.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...8_22_Pro_1.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._21_50_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...5_59_Pro_1.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg So We didn't make it to Willows.. After getting the engine all prettied up and set up, set on a test stand, ran it for a bit.. the stock heads pulled a few studs (which the builder pinned). and come to find out he never ported or polished. So I splurged and went with some new AFR heads.. those AFR heads decided to stick a valve, which in turn, flattened my cam, and dispersed shavings thru-ought the bottom end. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._52_57_Pro.jpg After this happened.. I was like, the hell with it.. I'm not about to throw more money into this #s matching motor.. time to move on and shelf that motor. at one time, I didn't want to take the #'s matching motor out, but, I'll be happier with what is to come. Luckily,,, I got an opportunity to get a smoking deal on a new LS6... so... on to the transformation. . |
That's a lil run of bad luck with the engine. Car looks stunning though and I think the LS6 will be more of what you want/need/like in the long run. Keep at it...and KEEP UPDATING! lol
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Man....I can't believe what he went through with that car.....and still not ready!
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Moving forward..
Out with the old:
. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._highres_1.jpg In with the New. This LS6 has approximately 2 gas tanks run thru it. I scored big! and very excited about it. This came out of a friens 69' Camaro that he ended up going with the DSE subframe, and LS7. He hooked me up with everything ready to bolt in, subframe and all. Including: CPU - Maf w/Cold air intake T56 transmission, new clutch DSE Chicane set up DSE System 3 (older)- A-arms, Springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis sway bar, tierods, ect. 12:1 Ratio steering box SSBC Big Brakes / 13" Rotors Sanden Compressor Complete Front runner - alternator/power steering Shorty Headers http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._15_00_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._18_44_Pro.jpg |
Sorry to hear about the problems with the other motor, but you should be Golden now. It's going to be a sweet ride. Hoping it all goes smooth for you.
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Dammit man you scored big time......way to go..... :thumbsup:
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Stoked
I did score big time! :hapdance:
I'm totally stoked to get cruising! Crossing my fingers all goes well! Thanks for the support Guys!😃 |
Interior Details
trying to keep it some-what stock appearance:
Vintage Aire Retrosound stereo - Like that is has hands free setup & separate microphone. Corbeau seats - temporary still need to change out the stock steering wheel for a sparco Focal speakers, JL Audio subs, Alpine amp. Its gonna rock! It'll be a nice daily driver! http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._50_33_Pro.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...5_08_Pro_1.jpg . |
Changing it up.
Coming up.. I've decided to finish her off, by adding a torque arm. Speedtech... Which means, this set up will probably be for sale. I have a few people interested already, but I'll make that decision once the torque arm is in, which should be later next week.
here's a few photos of what it looks like, and how it sits. (*with no gas in tank, no weight, no seats). it does sit down another inch with a little weight put on it. Modified gas tank, shortened 2" to fit offset shackles, dse 3" drop springs, dse shocks, mounts, 1" spacer, Hotchkis sway bar, 12 bolt posi - 3.55's - stock width axle, Willwood brakes. . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._highres_1.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._59_45_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...1_32_Pro_1.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._33_40_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._33_21_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._36_10_Pro.jpg . Coming soon!.. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg |
Joan moving forward.
some progress photos. .. LS6 set in place. Still waiting on Torque arm installation.. :whistling:
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...5_29_Pro_2.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._17_41_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._08_17_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._49_37_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._42_23_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...14b52a9bf3.jpg ordered up some Forgelines ... :G-Dub: excited its moving forward.. . |
Looking Good!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Changing up the rear - Torque arm
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Was able to get "Joan" back over to Road Touring Customs, to get the torque arm and Baer brakes installed. 9" Strange Nodular Iron Pro N Case Center Section / Third Member, 411 gears, Billet yolk. . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_1619.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_0949.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...IMG_0963_1.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_0674.jpg . |
clutch master installed, Brake lines in, Cold air return secured,
Vette covers... naaa ? .. some wiring left yet . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._21_08_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._21_27_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._21_27_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...14b52a9bf3.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._22_31_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r..._33_58_Pro.jpg . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...o__highres.jpg |
Is that the Airaid kit you used for the CAI ? It's looking good.
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Air Raid UBI
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Yes it is. a UBI Master Kit. Its a nice kit Info on the Joint connections: I read somewhere, that they glued the piping together instead of using a clamp. so I gave it a whirl. holds great. Masked off the joint, Used superglue first., then later once I test fit, masked off again again and gave it a once over with abs black glue to fill any uneven cut/void to seal properly. (minuscule imperfection). I did make some marks in pen, that I wish I should have used pencil tho. . |
Thanks, I ordered one just now, and that's how I'm going to do it with the glue. SamHatco a member on LS1tech did it on his 69 T/A and sanded and painted it, it looks sweet. Thanks.
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Forgeline CV3C
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There here!!... There here!!!...:ups: :ups: :excited: Forgeline CV3C . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...463b087d69.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_0475.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_0470.jpg . Getting closer !! . |
SAWEEEET! I love UPS!
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Memorial Day Salute.
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Pop, Arturo Correa Sr. Bought a 67 Camaro from the showroom, right when he got back from the war. Glad he made it as long as he did.... my Hero. . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...truct/memr.jpg . . http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...army%20dad.jpg |
dam, 59 years young. To memories of our past :cheers: and loved ones along the way....
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Joan - take 4, 5 or 6? I forget!
So,,
Its been some time since I posted the progress, and or lack of. After being at Richie's for a while, and his scheduling conflict of progressing on the project within a reasonable amount of time, I made the move to Pacific Fabrication .. aka.. Tilden Motorsports in Gilroy. Rich got the car to a point, to get it over to get the exhaust made by King exhaust in Morgan Hill, however It went over to Pacific Fabrication first, to get an evaluation of what needed to happen next, to button up the LS6. After going over the car, motor, to do items with Kevin Stearns, we made a plan to change out the headers for some stainless works, and some minor engine mods while the clip and motor were easily accessible.; Custom ground cam Hardened chromoly pushrods Double roller timing set Dual valvesprings w/ titanium retainers Moly coated rockers with pre-installed trunnion bearing High volume oil pump NGK TR6 spark plug set I took it home, and ordered those parts. Meanwhile, did some interior demo again, to remove some bolt brackets that were used for the rear sway bar that was removed, (since it is now a torque arm), installed the clutch master cylinder, some wiring, and set up a few speakers with baffles. its over there now, engine internals are done, set back in car, headers in, buttoning up wiring.. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/IMG_6954.jpg more photos coming up. |
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