Rod,

Yes he is doing a mini tub in the car

Jeff

Damn, those AME rear clips are nice! Almost wishing i would have went that way now.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I say dont paint it..Or atleast keep it white..Every Camaro out there is either Red Blue or Black..if you want to get exotic use a satin white like the audi R8 GT(dry carbon accents optional)

Yup...Russ decided to add a bit to the drivers side tub rather than add a plate behind it. I didn't realize that the DSE mini tubs are cut for the 68/69 shock mounts. Those should be going in as soon as he's done with the frame.

I'd like to nail the paint down without a rendering. I did one for the original Plan B and it helped a lot, but they aren't cheap and I'd rather spend the money on parts.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-MPkK...-MPkKCQP-L.jpg

Actually your not the minority. :lol: A lot of guys have expressed the same view. The car really needs paint. It was painted early 90's is the guess and it was just laid over the original factory paint. It looks decent from 10' but any closer and you can see all the touch ups which looks like white out or tooth paste. Two things are keeping me from going with white. One is that I am seeing more than a few that are being/have been built recently that are white. Second is, that if the car isn't dressed right, it will look vary plain. My personal opinion is that these cars need to PoP a bit and grab your attention. My goal is to stay some what true to the classic of the car and add a bit of a luxury vibe to it. It's all about balance.

The AME parts are very nice and the support from Scott Randell has been over the top. Great people to work with. Russ said the rear frame went in fairly smooth and was one of the easier installs he's done. Always a good thing to hear. I can't wait to drive it!!

Just have it Parkerized and be done with it. That way you can use it like you really want to. :captain1:

Is she available for an upgrade???




XOXOX


Love ya buddy!

Little less talk and little more action around here please. I'm sure Laurie would agree with me :lol:

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Are you kidding! He just started and he'll probably be on the road or actually at an event before you!


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Come on Curtis! I've got skin on this!!

Awesome! See you at the track Monday and Tuesday Curtis. :D

Thanks for the push Greg. :cheers:

Awww Greg....I love you!! hehehehhee

I like how he put handguns in front of husband.

Man I wish! Monday/Tuesday is a bit soon. Well....maybe if I skip paint.

Don't worry Curtis -- Ron won't be ready either. If he'd have skipped paint - he'd probably drive it more.


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Damn, Greg. Keep it above the belt:waveflag:

Yeah Ron... you aren't at the track yet.... didn't you say you were coming to the track day like a month ago at Sonoma? :lol:

Coming from the guy on his 14th build with three track days total. You sir, win the award. :action-smiley-027:

For a guy who deals with numbers so much I would think you would be more accurate. :computer:


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Just a minute --- Let me get Lucille out of her case and I'll play a tune for you two...

Curtis is on such a torrid pace here he'll be finished and driving before you make it to your case there Gramps. :geezer:

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Thanks for believing in me Dave.

Not sure how I missed this build... Jeff was telling me about it a few weeks ago. Every thing looks great and the speed that it's progressing at is awesome. I really like your wheel choice too.
PS: Russ is an artist when it comes to welding...

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Thanks Rich! Lucky to have Jeff and Russ here in Vegas with us.

man its getting thick in here.

Can you post a picture of your car on this page please. Im afraid the others might forget you had a project going.

Good to see the updates Curtis.
I say paint it white. White looks really good on that car in my opinion.

Very cool build Curtis! Yours was nicer than mine is now before you started! Keep up the good work. And thanks for the compliments on my budget "slow" build. :thankyou:

:lol: Wish I had an update and pictures to post! Can't wait to get it back from paint and start the assembly process.

Thanks man. White is on the short list. So many options and ideas. It's not easy.

I have no skills so I had to start with a nice car. :knock: Your car is looking great and will be awesome. There are advantages to a slow build in a lot of ways!

Just got word the tubs are nearly complete. :thumbsup:

Progress is always good:thumbsup:

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Tick...Tock.... :)

Good news Curtis!!

Yes it is!

Pretty much.

Right! Sad part is I am heading back to work (stupid job). Pretty sure Jeff will snap a few pics and post up for me though.

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That's why we're here bud. To help out with ideas and to spend more of your hard earned money! lol
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Looks good I'd love to do that type of suspension on my car.

Bad Ass build, Buddy! Very happy for you...keep this pace going!

I have had a few people ask about what we did for Curtis's engine

here are the details and engine porn :

We started with a low mileage 08' L76 6.0L Gen IV aluminum block, refreshed with new Clevite bearings, rings, etc
-#823 GM rectangle port cylinder heads, resurfaced (just clean up)
- installed PRC .650" dual valve spring kit w/ titanium retainers
- Comp Cams trunion upgrade kit installed in GM rocker arms
- Comp Cam grind 226/234 dur. 598/601 lift 113+2 LSA
- TSP 7.400" .080 wall pushrod set
- GM LS2 HD timing chain and gear set
- GM LS7 lifter set w/ LS2/3/7 lifter trays
- GM MLS .054" head gaskets
- ARP head bolt set
- GM new LS2 timing cover/ sensor kit
- LS2/3 valley cover
- GM Corvette harmonic balancer
- ARP crank balancer bolt
- Melling hp oil pump
- GM LS2/3 Corvette oil pan kit
- GM LS3 intake manifold assembly, with fuel rails, 42# injectors
- LS2 "Silverblade" 90mm dbw throttle body
- powder coated black LS3 valve cover set w/ stainless fasteners
- GM LS3/7 coil packs w/ factory brackets, stainless fasteners
- AC Delco spark plug wire set and iridium spark plugs
- -4AN steam ports
- all new sensors (ie crank, cam, map, maf LS3/7, knock)

with this setup and tune, we are estimating approx 530-550hp/ 520 tq @ crank (450rwhp/ 420rwtq)

He wanted a great n/a engine that didn't "break the bank" have plenty of power that could be daily driven running the a/c or head out for track events, without the drive-ability issues associated a "overbuilt" engine for mainly street use

Jeff

Now you're cookn with fire!! :hello:

That's a very simple, effective, and durable build. You're going to love it Curtis! Glad to see everything coming along nicely.

Yup. Really looking forward to getting the car put together and on the road. Jeff's engine is similar (bigger CAM) and it's awesome. If I hadn't decided to have the paint and body work done, I'm pretty sure I'd be terrorizing the streets of Vegas at this very moment.

Hurry up already!

I have 98% of the parts needed to finish it. Just need to get the car out to paint and body. If all goes right, it'll be back here around SEMA 2015. :confused59:

I'd love to have something to play with between now and then, but....

That motor will be a lot of fun Curtis,looking good.How's the body work coming along?