Sneak peek of the custom cradle I'm having build. It's a one of one. Will drop close to 40 lbs of the front.


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Looks pretty awesome

What is the link to your thread on Camaro5

This is one of the best builds for a long time! I really like the insane level of detailing on oem parts wich look after your work like straight from million bucks custom shop. And letting us see how to do it s awsome!!

That is some awesome work and attention to detail. That motor is like a piece of artwork.:drool:

Here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188393

Thanks guys

It all looks beautiful, awesome job.

Link didn't work for me :headscratch:

I'm not a member but it works for me.

Hey guys!

Here is a quick update. I've been working on putting together my new sub frame. Since I had to take the factory sub apart to reuses the factory spindles and lower control arms, I figured I'd detail everything!

The picture below is a in progress comparison. So far, I've grinded most of the casting on the one on the right and hit it with my sand blaster. The red circle on the upright on the left highlights two more humps that I will also be grinding off. The one that has a bolt hole is to mount the back plate for the stock brakes, but since the stock brakes are going, there's no need for the extra ounces of aluminum, LOL... So I'm grinding it off.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcd400b9.jpg


Again, still a work in progress. You can see where I have to still remove a little bit of the seams that's left.

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Here you can see a side by side comparison of all the factory casting bumps I removed.

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Once I was completely happy with removing all the factory casting, I polished them to a mirror finish. (reference the one on the left)

Next, I taped off the areas where bolts are going through. I didn't want to paint to those areas and deal with the paint getting jacked up when I'd tighten the bolts.

I sanded blasted them one more time to create paint adherence. (reference the one on the right)


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Next came a light coat of etching primer

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And finally, I spray them with some Seymour Alumi Blast paint from a rattle can.

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I received my BBS wheels I will be using for the street last week and had them mounted on Nittos 315 rear 295 fronts. I will post pictures later .

I don't know how I missed this thread so long, but wow, this is a great thread. I am finding myself becoming more and more of a 5th gen Camaro fan everyday. Great job here Nathan.
Keep up the great work!:thumbsup: