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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 616575)

Ron great to see some progress on this car.

On a side note the HD headlight are nice and we have similar on Dads 57 and while the lights are okay at night they are not great. We found an LED Bulb solution for them and I plan to order the bulbs in the next couple days. I will keep you posted on the light quality after the install.

Thanks, sounds good!

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 616580)

great update Ron, nice work.

Did it have the spot weld tongs for the tail panel or did you have to buy them?

Thanks Vince! Edit: I thought one could get difference length and shaped tongs from Harbor Freight, but that's only for the more expensive Miller version. I cheated and did mig rosettes for the inner to outer tail panel joint from inside the trunk.

Ron your sheetmetal work is really looking nice,great work:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks guys! :cheers:

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 619140)

Sweet !

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Originally Posted by tubbed69 (Post 619168)

Ron your sheetmetal work is really looking nice,great work:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Coming along quick!:gitrdun:

Bumper fits nice! that carbon looks great on there.

Hard to believe it's been 3 years since my last post. Making some progress feels great. I recently modded the frame spring pockets for the coil overs, then had it blasted and power coated. Then I installed the DSE speed kit, 600 steering box, and all new moog front end parts, along with CPP C5 style spindles.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-01.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-02.jpg

I also recently installed the raingear wiper system with 2 speed motor and delay. I have to say it seems like a high quality part, instructions were very good and install was straight forward.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-03.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-04.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-05.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir.../July19-06.jpg

Glad you're back on it, Ron. Best of luck moving forward.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 695386)

Glad you're back on it, Ron. Best of luck moving forward.

Thanks Trey, appreciate it!

I just got the frame installed on the body. Also installed the firewall and cage nut covers, along with the booster/MC and heater bulkhead.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...o/Aug19-01.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...o/Aug19-02.jpg

More progress, assembled engine, BBC mild build 400HP/500TQ, should be very streetable...

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...o/Aug19-03.jpg

Glad your back at it and it looks really nice.

Oh, pretty! That's going to look great under the hood. Don't see too many BBC builds any more. You and Herb are trailblazers going that route.

Ring Brothers bumpers

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Originally Posted by redfire69 (Post 632435)

A couple more of the rear bumper...

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...tm/bumper4.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...tm/bumper5.jpg

Do they fit that nice, or did you have to massage them? They look great.
Thanks Kirk

Hi Kirk,

I did have to massage the area at the quarter panel mount to flatten where the metal is raised at the bumper mounting hole. Basically, I sectioned the mount hump, flattened it, and re-drilled the hole. So putting the bumper on a finished car might mean modding the bumper instead. It is a really nice part.

Ron

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Originally Posted by orangevert (Post 695863)

Do they fit that nice, or did you have to massage them? They look great.
Thanks Kirk

Fuel and brake lines run, console and shifter holes located, almost ready to stab engine!

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/oct19-1.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/oct19-2.jpg

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Originally Posted by redfire69 (Post 695757)

More progress, assembled engine, BBC mild build 400HP/500TQ, should be very streetable...

https://sites.google.com/site/redfir...o/Aug19-03.jpg

Wow, I like the choice of sticking to an old school brute big block chevy. What brake booster and MC are you running?

Car is looking sweet! :captain:

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Originally Posted by 67_camaroRS (Post 697288)

Wow, I like the choice of sticking to an old school brute big block chevy. What brake booster and MC are you running?

Thanks! I'm using the S10 master cylinder AC 18M974, tuff stuff booster 2229NC, rod kit 4750, and DSE booster bracket 050302.
This setup would be close to the old DSE kit. The hole in the firewall needs to clearanced in a oval shape for the M/C boot. Links below:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
or
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-18m974/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-2229nc

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-4750

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dsr-050302/overview/

So I'm back at it and I've got the dash cluster loaded with Dakota Digital gauges. I used a heater delete panel and mounted my VA heater controls which I think turned out pretty good. I got the idea for mounting the BIMs on ABS from Mark S.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-3.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-1.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-2.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-4.jpg

A couple pics of the dash wiring harness done, cluster installed with disconnects. Steering column, shifter, VA heater, and BIMs wired.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-5.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-6.jpg

Glad you're back on it! Good luck with it.

I couldn't find an off the shelf package available with the brakes I wanted, so I built it myself. 3.50 31 splines, Moser housing and axles, Wilwood 4R 13 inch brakes with internal parking brake. Gotta love bolting together all new parts! :G-Dub:

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-7.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-8.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-9.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-10.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-11.jpg

Front brakes installed: Wilwood 6R C6 - 14 inch rotors. Completely worth the 6 week wait!

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-12.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-13.jpg

A member asked me about how the Anvil front valance fit and I realized I hadn't shared what I did here. Below are the pics showing how I modified a stock lower valance to support the grill behind the Anvil valance. I added tabs on each side that get sandwiched between the headlight support and front inner wheel well for strength. I also did cut off the lower valance support from the bottom of the hood latch support. The grill gets installed before the Anvil valance as the valance incorporates the front bumper.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-14.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-15.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-16.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-17.jpg

Ridetech subframe connectors and rear end installed. Just need to drill the holes and install the reinforcing bolts in the sides of the front subframe.

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-22.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-26.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-27.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/redfirecamaro/2021-28.jpg

I'm right there with you lol. I've painted a few of my cars, and it's a LOT of work, and talent to get it straight and end up with a quality job. You're doing a great job!

All that prep work is what makes the paint job though. Worth it!!