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My new job and our new project car.. woo hoo!
I'm now, officially, the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers magazine. PHR was fun, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of growing the book. Soon it will be 12 issues, but the best part is that you can now get a subscription.
I will also be writing for Super Chevy and I have three installments on the Fairlane left for PHR. So, you guys with Camaros be sure to submit for the "Hometown" section. I will also be starting an Under Construction type section. Thanks to the artistic skills of Ben Hermance we now have a plan for our next project car.. Project Track Rat. Still working out the details but it will be more affordable Pro-Touring car. Not a dirt cheap car, but a fun and practical car that will most likely have a budget cap, including the car, of $40k. For reference that's barely more than my Fairlane build. No mini-tubs, factory subframe, etc. Project Track Rat: http://picsorban.com/upload/trackratlowres.jpg The car will be painted in a satin blue and the front panels will be CF. Hey, gotta have some style. All trim will be done in some sort of flat/satin look. Nothing crazy on the suspension. G-bar in the back, that sort of deal. We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7). Anyways, should be fun.. Camaro owners, make sure you send me your info. We are always hunting for features and for our Reader section. [email protected] |
Sweet! I like the flat look, and the CF will give it a bit extra!
On a 40k P-T build, where do you cut corners? What is the biggest thing that saves money? The engine, suspension upgrades? From the design it looks like body, wheels, trim, ect are all going to be total P-T, but where do you save the big money? Tim |
Cool news Steve, I'm guessing this is the Camaro you picked up recently? Hey what's the phone number again for a subscription, gotta sign up.
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Junkyard LS1 or 5.3L with heads/cam for 450ish hp. It's a goal to shoot for.. |
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Yep, that's my $5900 Camaro.. The subscription number is 866-615-4344 :) |
Congrats on the move...should be fun!!
And the car sounds great as well! I love the year, and the rendering looks great! |
Nice rendering! Where are you getting the CF front panels?
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I totally agree! I talked with Matt at the L-g party and he had some parts there with him...very nice stuff and a great guy too!! |
That is AWESOME!!!
Great idea. I will keep my eyes open for this build.:thumbsup: :cheers: |
Good luck Steve! You and Nick work well together, look forward to seeing both projects being built. Track Rat, cool!!:thumbsup:
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I dig the new project. Congrates on the promotion, I love that mag too.:thumbsup:
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Congratulations Steve:thumbsup:
I certainly will be getting a subscription. (You know I have always wanted a Camaro:yes: 0 I REALLY like the rendering of the new project. The colors and the graphics really pop. And I have really started diggin that style of rear spoiler. Scott |
So who's taking your spot at PHR?
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Liz Miles She's actually very nice and I wish her all the best continuing the fine tradition of PHR. :yes: |
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R.P. |
It's nice that us Chevy guys still have our foot in the door for some ink...just hope Liz helps the others out the way you have!!
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rendering looks awesome Steve:thumbsup: ...congrats on the new gig.:yes:
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Congratulations on the new assignment Steve and good luck with the new build - I look forward to watching it's progress. I hope that you can bring CP to the next level; it's the one magazine that I can truly say I've followed from the beginning..
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steve with the 40k budget, will count the cost of parts even if thier free for you, so it will be a car that any reader could built for 40k???
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It's actually easier to hit a budget in real life since you can buy used parts and get stuff on sale and GP :) |
Best wishes in the new job, Steve. The new project has more relevance , for me anyway and I'm looking forward to ways to use up my credit limits! Just gets better and better for us.
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That's a cool rendering, Steve!
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Looking forward to watching this build. Nice rendering Steve:thumbsup:
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very cool Steve. Now I need all your new contact info........
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Cannot wait to see some build pics of the car. I saw "Penny" in person at SEMA and would like to say that it was one of my favorites from the show. Are you going to be using a Carbon Fiber lower front valence like on Penny and if so, where do you get them? I do not see them on the Anvil site. Do you plan on running the tall ATS spindles on this car, since you are keeping the original subframe?
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(We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7). Looking forward too this build |
Cool looking project Steve. Good luck with the new job.
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Not only am I looking forward to seeing the Rat develop but I'm very much so looking forward to seeing what you do as the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers.
Congratulations my friend. :cheers: |
Congrats on the new job
Looks like I will be subscribing to yet another mag.
Will you get to cover the Year One Event in May? Really diggin' the new project! |
Congrats on the new job!
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Congrats!
Steve,
Congrats on the new job. Looking forward to getting a subscription....even though I do not (currently) own a Camaro. Back in the day, spring 2003, I was lucky enough to have Terry Cole select my Camaro for Camaro Performers and then have Andrew Shear shoot it at LV Speedway. Here is the cover: http://www.fototime.com/inv/C4AD706018840E7 Take care, Chris |
Congrats Steve!:thumbsup:
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Congrats on the new job Steve:thumbsup:
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Congrats Steve. Hope all is well.
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Yep
I am going to be there and I am bringing my car. Plan on running it down the strip and around Road Atlanta...and everything else they will let me do.
You are more than welcome to take it for a spin or two as well. It is always fun to thrash someone else's car. LOL |
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