Ummm don't you need a car as well?? :lol: :hello: :poke:

So, I drove 1500 miles starting Friday, got there Saturday in time for a good Burrito. Left my Camaro, a boat load of parts, my 2012 GMC Sierra and my 32' all aluminum trailer with Scott and flew out today, in time to watch the Patriots take out the Broncos.

After meeting Scott and seeing his shop, I know he's the right person to:

• Gut the car, it drove off the trailer.
• Build a front sub-frame with C6 suspension, Flaming River rack and pinion and ride tech 3 way shocks that mounts a LS3 and TR6060. I brought motor mounts, trans mounts, rear differential mounts, sub frame mounts and a whole lot more.
• Install a complete stainless exhaust.
• install the ride tech tiger cage.
• install front kick down bars to his sub frame.
• build round tube sub frame connectors.
• install/modify the rear 5th gen Camaro suspension.
• install the brake booster, clutch master cylinder, steering column, intermediate shaft and u-joints
• modify the fire wall and trans tunnel for the TR6060, LS3 and associated shifter
• install the DSE mini tubs
• mount a 4th Gen Camaro center console
• His prices are also very good, so I ordered a new wiring harness, ride tech tiger cage, ride tech shocks and an AC kit for my Camaro.
• Measure for an install a fuel tank.
• More I am forgetting.

We fly back on December 4th to drive it all home.

I also got to order my entire list of goods, so the car should be in very good shape when it comes back. EFI, seats, clutch, bell housing, etc.

I got back home to see pics like this:

His welds are amazing! its going to be a sweet ride when the both of you are done with it. Keep the up dates coming I love to see build pictures.

Long Story but nope I acquired my old 70 Z28 back last weekend so it looks like I will be putting my Sub-frame under it and then sending it to Scott to put the IRS under the rear so I can make it a roller.

Heh, what IRS?

Looks like I have a high clearance transmission mount - I have four pics of this, but this is the best:

It looks like its designed better then a factory one, Plenty rigid.

That is a wicked looking build man!! I will be keeping tabs on this one.

Thanks man. Sadly, I drove right by y'all and had room in the trailer for the Corvette. :EmoteClueless:

I am jealous, I have his first rendition of the subframe and it looks like he is really stepping it up with the trans crossmember and all of the cool lightening holes. His RideTech prices were great and I bought my coilovers when I got my subframe. Until I found my local builder, I had talked with him about sending my Firebird up to him.

You'd have a shorter drive than I did :).

As far as I know, these options were available. The mandrel bent rails were in the corner of his shop, rusting away.

I challenged Scott, as he under prices his work and most people push for "cheap" instead of "awesome". I told him to err on awesome. I want his best and gave him the freedom to push himself.

So far, he has not disappointed and it's been worth the drive.

Thanks John,I have a large price increase coming in Jan.!!!!!!:G-Dub:

So, this is why, eh?


Custom motor mounts for the Dirty Dingo motor mounts that can be slid forward or back for weight transfer, based on the transmission mount?
Chromoly dropped steering arms to avoid any bump steer, that will take the forces of 2 12" wide tires?

Instead of the dual quad carbs, I decided on FAST 2.0 EZ EFI. It will control the MSD coils and timing just fine.

Summit sent me a mighty care package today. Will be fun to install it all.

Summit dropped off a care package for me yesterday. My son had a blast opening the boxes and taking pictures for me. He thinks he's getting the car. Scott also ordered all the ride tech stuff needed for the car. Fuel cell is the last item needed, we're probably going to need something custom. Have a care package going to him, as soon as Flaming River sends my steering intermediate shaft and lower u-joint for the rack that's already with Scott. I picked up a new stainless and powder coated column for it. Will use a Budnik wheel.

So, the FAST EFI looks like a thing of beauty. Sadly, I was going for looks and I think they nailed it. I also went for HP, and this has enough fuel for 1200hp. I also picked up new coils, as I like running the same thing across all vehicles, when I can. Again, also supports 1200+ HP.

Had a set back with the engine build. We got the wrong rods... so had to pop another 1K plus for the right ones... :G-Dub:

Reciprocating assembly will now support 1500 HP. Heads are good for 1200.

Oh and the transmission is warrantied for 1800hp.

Sensing something wicked this way coming.

Wow going to be impressive numbers!

And we have a completed sub frame, waiting for the Corvette C7 arms, knuckles and spindles with a splined sway bar.... can't wait to see the IRS go on.

Very Nice, the man's an artist. Is it going to be powder coated or are you doing it when it come back?

Deconstruction of 73 Camaro begins tomorrow. Snap-on Tool guy came by & I ordered a new set of BFH's. Should make the job easier !!!!!!!!!!!.

You know what they say "the right tool for the right job!"

I got the correct hammer size's from Greg Weld. Notice the adjustable trans mount. Now when you order a sub frame to fit and LS & T-56 6 speed and then change your mind to run a 4 cylinder & turbo 400 trans after the frame show's up.Your covered.!!!!!!!

Another reason to pick your sub frame. Someone else would be hitting you for more parts.
Scott when you use your sub frame is there a specific header that fits better?

Scott and I never talked about it. He can do it, or I can.

I have 3 different headers MFG. that work very well.Email me or call me.

And we have the rack mounted.

I use these Flaming River quick ratio racks in everything. They are well built, pretty and very durable.

I bought some Hooker LS1 swap for FIRST GENS for my second gen subframe and they fit well with Dirty Dingo mounts. I had tried some Dynatechs that I had and they wouldn't have worked out. I have the early design of Scott's subframe, these have a few different gussets so I am not sure about header fitment with that, but it doesn't look that different.

I bought stainless works "wayne due" headers for this. We'll see what happens with them. I also bought 3" v-bands (x6) for the entire exhaust, so that it's serviceable. Plan to use all of them.

That's a good idea, I'd like to put V bands on mine when I get ready to do my exhaust.

The stainless works header's are really nice. Will be putting V-bands at header collector,behind the muffler's,and probably somewhere behind the IRS,3 per side.

Are the pipes getting mounted solid to the frame and using braded connectors?

I'd like to use something like this:
http://www.deedsengineering.com/shop...xhaust-hanger/

But they're out of stock.

That's a nice looking set up.

Today is like Christmas. The Ride Tech triples and Vette control arms/spindles showed up.

It's looking awesome and like a world class winning front suspension.

I hope I can drive to it's potential!:ohsnap:

That was fast ... and the steering arms are already cut off, nice.

Looking good, Scott will do it right fer sure!!!!

I think I need to do some sanding and polishing on the forged aluminum pieces.

So my engine builder had a problem with the crank's diameter and the rods we got cheap wouldn't work right.

So, Callies MagnumXL crank deserves Callies Ultra rods, right?

They came in yesterday. Crank, rods and custom pistons go out for balancing Monday. Should have the motor together before the car comes back from Scott.

I love the fact that everything on the car (that I know of) is made in the US.

and it's like Christmas again...

Giffin Motorsports sent me info on the Callies rods and now Scott sent an update that we have hubs and sway bars in place.


I can't wait to see this Bad Larry bolted into the car with the DSE aluminum body pucks I bought. I even found stainless grade 8 bolts for it when we do final assembly.

VIntage racing subframe
 

Looking Good !!

absolutely awesome build, my 73 is very very jealous

Awesome set of rods one of the best out there.

Today was a bad day for the Camaro... the rear end fell out!

Found a bit of rust, which doesn't surprise... it will get cut out anyway.

Mock up (pun intended) shows that Scott will get the IRS in. It will still feature a removable cradle.