68 Camaro Build (Countdown to...Columbus...09???)
 

My 68 Camaro that I have had for a few years- it's time to get it done!

Just picked up my wheels and rendering tonight- so here it is

68 camaro
LS1 6.0 with 6 speed
stainless works
Detroit Speed
you get the idea

Thanks for all of the parts and help to get this project off the ground

Tony for the headers

Driverz inc for my Rushforth wheels- THEY LOOK AWESOME..pictures don't do them justice....3 weeks from ordering to my house!!!

anyways..here are some pics..will update often. stay tuned

wheel pic http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...hwheels001.jpg

more wheel pics
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...hwheels004.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...hwheels003.jpg

woops- the artist always gets left out-JayR thanks for getting this project going in the right direction

Great looking project. Can't wait to see pics with the wheels installed. :thumbsup:

Those wheels are sick! :thumbsup:

Keep us up to date on your progress!!

wow! that looks good. I have wanted to see a hockey stripe on a 67/68. I am interested to see how it works out. Have fun.

Cool, keep us posted on your progress. :thumbsup:

Jason's wheels look geat. :cheers:

Looking good Chris, please keep us updated with lots of pics! :thumbsup:

Loved to see your face when you saw the rendering and the wheels! Glad to be part of the process, Brother!

Now get back to work so we can drive that thing all the way to Columbus!

Those wheels are a very nice choice. Keep us updated on the build.

Love it! Those wheels are killer! And you're quite welcome for the headers!!

What did the wheels run you if you dont mind?? Very nice!

You have a PM

just got back from the tire shop
 

thanks guys for all the encouragement-just got back from the tire shop-gotta wait 'til wed for my front tires
:D
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...hwheels001.jpg

http://http://i250.photobucket.com/a...hwheels003.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...hwheels002.jpg

The wheels look right at home on the car. Congrats on the progress and new wheels. :thumbsup:

wow thats going to look so cool :thumbsup:

Chris, those wheels are going to look great on the finished product, different from others and very very tasteful.:thumbsup: Jason, you guys have outdone yourselves. Very good work.

Very cool. I dig the wheels:thumbsup:

Those wheels are SICK!:thumbsup:


Paul

:cheers: love the wheels , you beat me to the punch , i had ideas to put the hockey stick on my 68 too i think it will look great ...

Looking good Chris! :thumbsup:

Wheel and stance is almost ever thing you will have ahead start on most. love Jason wheels:thumbsup:

that is so true- thanks:thumbsup:

countdown- Day 159 til showtime!!!
 

well tonight I stripped down an old 9" Ford housing so I can send it out to get narrowed

worked on the deck-lid-I want to focus on paint and body work...but I wanna see it on the ground with the wheels and tires all mounted

as you can see the spoiler got tossed and the holes welded shut per Jason's recommendation..why not just get another deck-lid..um I tried an brand new one.. enough said?

here's some up pics

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/bc38fd34.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/698b0366.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/040da2a6.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/house014.jpg

here is some body pics, I welded up the '68 marker lights a while back

here is a better resolution of the drawing
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/1a271345.jpg

the idea is to build a clean '68 with a bunch of subtle mods. red interior with bright Mercedes silver exterior

thanks again for all the kind words... stay tuned:lateral:

Thanks for the update Chris! What seats do you plan on using? Any other mods to the interior?

We so have to get together with all the NW guys once the cars are done!!

thanks Tony- I'm looking for something in a low-back seat that still is supportive but keeps the oldschool hard-top look going on- and Try to match the factory seat covers- only other mods on interior are some silver pro-comps and a 6-speed shifter- trans arrives tomorrow- can't wait!!!

I'm coming up with 54 and 3/4 for a rear end width- rims are 10" with 4.25 backspacing...does that sound right to everyone???-

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How good is that Render! still amazes me that Jayr does this all by hand
how do u do that bro?? unbeleivable :bow:

A Northwest get together once finished, I really like that idea.:yes:

This is the best idea I have seen for a while. I would definately make it out. :thumbsup:

I think that is an awesome idea...any input on a time or place?

Portland area- Seattle??

any other NW guys out there???

Looking forward to a very similar response soon :unibrow:

Looks great guys :thumbsup:

I know exactly what you're talking about and it's right over there on my drawing board!

As for a NW get-together, I hear there will be auto-crossing at Pacific Raceways this season. Anyone interested?

And I don't want to jinx anything, but everyone in the NW or anywhere else between here and Columbus is welcome to join us if things are on schedule in early July. After all, it is called Pro "TOURING".

Jason, Are you talking about the GG show? I missed it last year and should head up there.

Yes a PIR track day would be fun!! Not too sure about my completion time frame though?

We'll be there too and it's a really good show but we're also driving Chris' car to the GG show in Columbus which for anyone who hasn't been there is THE BEST show in the Country indoor or out.

The other thing I was talking about is a weekly autocross series at Pacific Raceways, formerly SIR.

Oh, and thanks for the love, Evan! "customcam"

Ah, ok thanks! All sounds fun but I better stay home (in the garage) for most of it...got a car to assemble! And there's always the family camping trips too! :)

Day 157 'til showtime
 

hey guys I am sending the rear-end out to get narrowed and need your opinion on wheel placement. 67-8 camaro rear quarters are hard to get clearance. here's what I came up with- does it look ok or are the wheels under too far?

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/e9b6149b.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/f4688795.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...d/d302bf10.jpg

i came up with 54.5 inches on the width with 19x10 inch rims with 4.25 backspacing- yes the car is mini-tubbed- just couldn't justify the extra cash for wider rims- my 295's almost have a 12 inches of footprint- thanks for your input- Chris:lateral:

Looks way off to me. I am thinking .75-1 inch spacer or different rear end. Basically your rear is off by 1.5-2 inches.