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Stielow

07-01-2023 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff71 (Post 723381)

Are you still using TechAFX for the chin spoiler?

Do you go monoblock wheels nowadays for weight?

Wow I forgot about Tech AFX. Maybe?

I do monoblocks to clear the brakes and the are lighter and stiffer.

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WSSix

07-09-2023 05:02 PM

Great choice on the rims. Love that it has 14 in Roman numerals on the center caps. That's a nice touch.

Stielow

07-22-2023 05:41 PM

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I drug my Camaros home for my Wife and I car party.

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camcojb

07-22-2023 07:34 PM

What a cool party!

dhutton

07-23-2023 09:04 AM

What is the Camaro in the lift? I seem to have lost track… :)

Don

Stielow

07-23-2023 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 723595)

What is the Camaro in the lift? I seem to have lost track… :)

Don

Well the Orange Camaro is “on deck” to be built sometime.

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OLDFLM

07-23-2023 10:10 AM

Corvette?

Mark,

What's the story on the cool Corvette in the other bay of your garage?

Stielow

07-23-2023 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OLDFLM (Post 723597)

Mark,

What's the story on the cool Corvette in the other bay of your garage?

1963 Z06 it was owned by Mickey Thompson and race in 1963. Not mine. It is a friend of mine that brought it to the party.

Very cool car with a ton of history.

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camcojb

08-01-2023 06:18 PM

Any chance you'll be at SEMA?

Stielow

08-01-2023 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 723696)

Any chance you'll be at SEMA?

Nope

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camcojb

08-01-2023 11:12 PM

You are way too busy my friend... :lol:

EVIL SS

08-31-2023 09:23 AM

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My number one question about my cars is “What is the wheel offset”? Over the years we have found it easier for the rear wheels to order the wheels then build the axle to fit. It is easier to modify the axle tube than it is to get new wheels.

I was going to use a retro wheel, but I could not get the brakes to fit. The crew at Forgeline did a lot of work to attempt to get it to work. For me form follows function. I really wanted a retro wheel but I think these look great. If I really want the old dog dish look I’ll swap the brakes to sliders and order new wheels.

Looks great so far!! I you assume start with a known offset and adjust from there? What brakes are you going to run on this car?

Stielow

08-31-2023 09:47 AM

Hobbs Camaro (Old Drag Car)

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Originally Posted by EVIL SS (Post 723911)

Looks great so far!! I you assume start with a known offset and adjust from there? What brakes are you going to run on this car?

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below). To keep with look of the car I’m going to order new Forgeline OE wheels that will take poverty cap hub caps. For the OE style wheel I’ll need to run stock C6 Corvette brakes. For just cruising around the OE black steel looking wheels will work well.

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The Forgeline OE wheel

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Stielow

08-31-2023 09:52 AM

Hobbs Camaro (Old Drag Car)

srode1

08-31-2023 10:03 AM

Did he redo the VIN hole to match original or did you get a top that does look correct?

Stielow

08-31-2023 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by srode1 (Post 723914)

Did he redo the VIN hole to match original or did you get a top that does look correct?

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Yes

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EVIL SS

08-31-2023 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 723912)

Thanks Mark! Is this the same setup as your LT5 car with custom hats? I'm still looking for a good front brake setup for my LT5 build.

ScotI

08-31-2023 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 723912)

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below). To keep with look of the car I’m going to order new Forgeline OE wheels that will take poverty cap hub caps. For the OE style wheel I’ll need to run stock C6 Corvette brakes. For just cruising around the OE black steel looking wheels will work well.

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The Forgeline OE wheel

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I was curious what the OE1's allowed as far as brakes (aggressive brake packages or limited to production based).

Stielow

08-31-2023 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EVIL SS (Post 723917)

Thanks Mark! Is this the same setup as your LT5 car with custom hats? I'm still looking for a good front brake setup for my LT5 build.

Yes similar set up. I had Howell make custom rotors for the back with the stock ZR1 hats.

Brakes are a personal choice. I like the Brembo stuff because I know it and I know the Brembo engineers, both on the production side and the racing side.

I know a lot of people are use a lot of other brands with no issues.

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Stielow

09-01-2023 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 723918)

I was curious what the OE1's allowed as far as brakes (aggressive brake packages or limited to production based).

You can run “Big” or oppose piston brakes with the OE Forgeline wheel. It just pushes the center out board and make the center cap look odd.

See attached photos. The outer rim half is not very deep and IMO the center cap pushed out like this is not my preference.

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ScotI

09-01-2023 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 723929)

You can run “Big” or oppose piston brakes with the OE Forgeline wheel. It just pushes the center out board and make the center cap look odd.

See attached photos. The outer rim half is not very deep and IMO the center cap pushed out like this is not my preference.
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Yes sir.... I've discussed this in-depth w/my No.1 car buddy & agree w/you 1000%.

I do not care for the hub cap protruding beyond the wheel lip. Yes, it's still an OE appearing set-up but that cap hanging out beyond the rim lip is too much outside of 'the look' for me.
That's what had me questioning what set-ups are compatible.

Thanks for your input.

srode1

09-02-2023 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 723045)

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Looks like the extra metal for a convertible rear seat area ledge was added, assume that was for stiffening? I didn't notice this on your last build, maybe just didn't catch it.

Stielow

09-02-2023 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by srode1 (Post 723939)

Looks like the extra metal for a convertible rear seat area ledge was added, assume that was for stiffening? I didn't notice this on your last build, maybe just didn't catch it.

The new floor pans came with it so we added it.

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Stielow

09-02-2023 03:40 PM

When the previous owner had it the fire wall got messed up.

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Because it is an original BBC car we are going to keep the stock heat box look in the engine bay

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Stielow

09-15-2023 03:39 PM

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Modified the heater box. We will add the pass thoughs later

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Stielow

09-15-2023 03:48 PM

syborg tt

09-17-2023 08:32 PM

Stunning work.

Next time we head to the Autorama I would love to see his shop.

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jeff71

10-18-2023 04:09 PM

Updates?

Stielow

10-18-2023 04:27 PM

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I got a second set of wheels for “street” use. To get the look I wanted I had to go to slider stock brakes.

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Stielow

10-18-2023 04:28 PM

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Engine mock up

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Stielow

10-18-2023 04:30 PM

Dave Pratt

10-18-2023 07:22 PM

Those welds are amazing...and look nothing like mine :)

jeff71

10-18-2023 08:01 PM

Nice! Why the custom trans crossmember over the Holley this time?

Stielow

10-19-2023 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff71 (Post 724350)

Nice! Why the custom trans crossmember over the Holley this time?

More exhaust clearance mainly. You can suck up the exhaust about an extra 1/2 inch.

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Stielow

10-19-2023 08:30 AM

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Engine and transmission is ready to go.

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syborg tt

10-19-2023 12:41 PM

The wheels are going to look very nice and I am looking forward to more pictures.

OLDFLM

10-20-2023 09:22 AM

Hood clearance

I'm sure you've already checked Mark, but will the EFI with air cleaner clear the stock hood or do you have other plans? It looks pretty tall!

OLDFLM

10-20-2023 09:30 AM

Hood clearance

I'm sure you've already checked Mark, but will the EFI with air cleaner clear the stock hood or do you have other plans? It looks pretty tall!

thedugan

10-20-2023 09:33 AM

Will fit under a stock cowl hood seeing that they are doing a similar setup to what Matt did for Tom Tomlinson's Camaro.

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Stielow

10-20-2023 09:48 AM

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Yes should fit. Tom’s 69. Very similar.

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