It's a Flaming River column, supposedly for the Camaro, but did not have mounting brackets on it. The intermediate shaft is also by them, with the right couplers for the steering column: 1''x48 spline end that needed to be hammered on, going to 1" DD as the shaft has a slip joint bottom is 3/4 DD that has the custom Flaming River spline on the bottom to the rack and pinion.

and it's on all fours again... and the Tiger cage is in. She should be pretty stiff.

Yes, the front tires are on the rear, as the old school Boyds rub the wheel wells. I do have a roller for that, but I think the new rims will take care of it.

Have to find 21" tires... looking at Pirelli P-Zeros, if anyone has an opinion?

Also got a new tow rig in the driveway.

Looking good JJ!

Is it the camera angle or is the rear wheel not centered in the wheel well? Looks pushed forward for some reason? Beautiful new truck!

It looks nice, ready to come home?

Thanks for all your help Vince.

I am pretty sure that's camera angle.

The truck should tow the race trailer well.

Next project is a Gen 1 for my wife to race.


Next weekend.

Sweet ! Nice truck.

Not a good photo,But this should show the TROUBLE MAKER!!!!! the rear wheel's are centered.

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I had a couple of questions about my build, so I drove over to ask Scott at VRP. While I was there I looked at your car, and I think anyone who had any knowledge of building a car, would be more than proud to own, the end product that Scott has produced for you!!!! Your car looks really nice. Scott has done a really good job.

Keep yer paws off my car :)

We are far from the end product though.

Nice work Scott! John, I've seen your project come along and it's turned out pretty cool. I think you will have an awesome car when finished!
Kevin miller

and we're making progress on the motor.

In other news, a car I thought I would not see after the plant shut down for 4 months was delivered to my dealer. A 2015 Corvette Z06 with the Z07 package.

I will take delivery of it shortly :).

We'll race this Camaro and the Z06.

DAMN! That's a sweet ride!! Both of them.

thats cool JJ

This thread need the proper photo.

I need to find pics of me, in the 80's prior to my Army enlistment. :hello:

I still have a Mullet! Sorta, at my age I'm lucky to still have hair! Is that baffle pan from Improved Racing? I have their stuff in my motor and they sponsor me.

Sure is. We went back and forth on sump-less and less complication and this seemed like a great compromise.

Edit: And for the record, it's home. Time to get BIZZY! :)

Still working out the rears, but this is the front... and I love it.

That is sweet!

The rear with Camaro hubs and rotors. Have ZL1 Brembos too. Just need to move the rear shock in to clear the rim/tire.

Forgeline make a nice wheel.

and we have rear brakes... wondering how close is too close? Last pic shows the caliper to rim clearance.

Also wondering if I can find a flatter caliper for the Camaro SS rotor and abutment.

Do they make a banjo fitting that small ?Do you have room for a small wheel spacer?
Never mind just noticed it the whole piece of the caliper. Is that the bleeder?

is it hits your too close, if it doesn't hit you are good. :D

The fixed caliper doesn't move.

I talked with my friend Mike Hickman. Specs are at least 2.5MM of clearance, since the rim will flex in heavy corners.

I have 4MM.

The caliper still doesn't match the front...

Well if you change it at least it was a choice not a fix to a problem.

For the record, the threaded insert is for the bleeder valve. It doesn't overlap the outer body of the caliper.

and we have more engine porn. Shaft mounted rockers with the correct length push rods, due to shaved heads.

Nice!

That Motor looks Healthy!

So, opinions on paint?

It was originally pull me over red. When we obtained it, we had every color car under the sun.

Now everything's black.

And I think this thing would be wicked in deep black with carbon fiber accents.

So, candy apple red or deep black? Either will have carbon fiber accents, perhaps even including flares.

I am fixing the quarters, gaps and lead work will be flawless so the car will not have a single dip, orange peel or defect.

Candy apple red with black carbon accents would be pretty cool. However, if you are going for a more subtle look the deep black with black carbon accents would fit the bill.

Personally, I think this car need the red with carbon.

Thanks. I like it so far :)

Starting to think about selling this off.

I have too many projects going and this will do the same thing my Vette will.

I've sort of been flat on this project, since I got it back.

Here's why:

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=49925

Love the pics in that thread?

Now that it's behind me, I've started tear down so I can fix what's needed and move forward. So much for this being ready to race this year.

Here's where we are now:

Wow, sorry you got scammed . I tried to warn people. Hopefully you'll be able to salvage your build Somehow.

While I cut off the right quarter, wheel housing (including the DSE piece), repair the damage to the body from removing the filler panel between the rear window and trunk lid - I am sure there's more hiding.

Moving on.

We've kept on the engine build.

We did have to fabricate a front mounted crank sensor. The MagnumXL crank did not have provisions for a reluctor wheel... I bought it cheap. It also kicked off this entire destroked LS thought process.

Transmission's also ready to go. Also had all the exhaust ceramic coated.

Don't worry, will polish the fabricated valve covers :)

Looks like you have some work ahead of you. What are your plans to resolve the significant front and rear suspension issues? It almost looks like a scrap it and start over again scenario.

Don

I am talking with Ride Tech (awesome guys) about the front coils/shocks. They have a solution to avoid contact.

The right rear quarters will be cut apart and put together right. Heck, I'll even brace it so the roof doesn't drop while the quarter's out. Novel concept. New quarter, wheel tub and DSE mini tub. They will be welded in place with the back window, trunk filler panel and trunk lid in place.

I talked with DSE (more awesome guys) about their rear links and bought the stuff to bring it back to their specs, which is 3" still narrower than factory. I can use their sway bar, which won't contact the coils. Scott cut their links, after talking with DSE, which DSE did not advise.

The upper rear coil over mounts will move to the inside of the frame, with more help from Ride Tech (Did I mention that Darren's awesome?) using the right shock ends.

I will tie the rear most IRS mount into the Tiger Cage. The rear IRS mount is currently a piece of tube welded through sheet metal.

We'll connect the round tube sub-frame connectors to IRS' front most mount (it's not all the way there).

I am hoping I can heat the bay bar and roll it to fit flush on the frame, after I cut off the flange and weld on a new one.

As for Scott keeping my money for my engine/trans/sub frame he sold, that's between him, God and the law.

So, all in all, not a complete re-start, but probably 100 hours of work and more parts.

Man I wondered when you started this thread if you'd read the feedback left over there about Scott Mock. He is building quite a fan club over at the feedback section. Then I saw your post recently, which you were thinking about selling the project off, and it made me wonder if something had went south between you two. Keep your head up. Surround yourself with quality people, and this car will be finished before you know it.