Project "Redfire" 69 Camaro
 

So I've finally made some real progress on Redfire, so I'd thought I'd share some pics of the metal work. I'm attempting all the metal work myself which includes new everything. I'm concentrating on getting back to a roller before working on the suspension and drivetrain. Ron

Here's the new inner quarter replacement on the pass side. This $70 panel saved me at least day of fabbing

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate1.jpg

re-skinning the pass door, the goodmark skin fits good. The door fitting on the car is different story.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate2.jpg

and here's some pics of the DSE closeout and blower motor smoothing. I welded the DSE using rosets (sp?) from behind to keep the outer lip intact.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate3.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate4.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate5.jpg

Here's the last pic on the closeout and the back-half mocked together with the poor fitting deck lid. I'm going to try the original as it measures anywhere from an eighth to a quarter wider!!!

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate6.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ireupdate7.jpg

Cool, that's a lot of work. :cheers:

I've gotten alot of great advice from members here and as a novice I really appreciate it!! :lateral:

Here's some pics from last month when I installed the new goodmark speaker shelf which actually installed without a fight! It goes from the back seat to inside the trunk and includes the weather strip lip.

Ron

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/update7.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/update8.jpg

Very nice !

Jason

Looks good :thumbsup:

slow progress
 

Made a little more progress, new inner/outer rockers, inner WWs, toe pans, and one piece floor pan installed. The inner GM WWs fit great. Wish I could find more GM metal.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roNoFloor3.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...NewInnerWW.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roFloorSm1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roFloorSm2.jpg

So it's been a while since my last update, just now perfecting the gaps and measurements on the quarters, trunk, and tail pan. Until then, here's a few pics of the MD valance mock up.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...revalance1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...revalance2.jpg

Looking good Ron.
I'm digging the Marquez spoiler!:thumbsup:

Looking great!

Looking good. :thumbsup:

Lookin real good! :hail:

Thanks guys!

Just got my vent delete CF cowl from Anvil. This stuff is too nice to paint over.... :unibrow:


http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...fire-cowl2.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...fire-cowl1.jpg

[IMG]httpsites.google.com/site/redfire1969/index-htm/redfire-cowl3.jpg[/IMG]

Installed trunk drop offs and inner tailpan.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate2.jpg

Bye bye roof panel!
 

20 minutes and 3 cutoff wheels to remove the roof panel (not including window/rail seams) Will also have to replace front most roof support. Hopefully this is *last* surprise!

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate4.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate5.jpg

Pic of the new roof panel, hopefully it will fit well:

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate3.jpg

Removed old roof rails and remaining roof panel edges at the front and rear windows by grind out the spot welds.

Installed new roof drip rails:

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate6.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate7.jpg

rust never sleeps
 

So besides the rust along the window channels on the roof panel, I knew this small hole was hiding a bigger problem.... check out the pics, the second one is the underside of the roof panel near the driver's a-pillar.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate8.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate9.jpg

Like you said Ron. RUST NEVER SLEEPS!!!
Good luck with the build and keep us posted.:cheers:

Thanks tones2SS, I knew the hole would be bigger, but I didn't expect the underlying support to need replacement too...LOL. At least I'll know what I've got when I'm done. I've seen a few local guys patch these cars at the front window channel - which just isn't worth it considering the cost of the roof panel etc..

Ron

can you still run a front bumper with that lower valance???

Yeah, if you're gonna do it. Do it right. ESPECIALLY a pro-tour car!!:thumbsup:

Very Nice Work love the details more pics.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Sorry, I just now saw this post. You can run a front bumper with reduced mounting points. I'm gonna run a smoothed bumper (no fangs/bolts) tucked up close to the body.

eye candy
 

Just got these:

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...redfireDH1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...redfireDH2.jpg

Nice looking handles. Your doing a nice job on the body, keep up the good work.

are these a direct replacement of the factory door handles or does it require modifications to the door?

Direct replacement w gaskets included! These are the full polished version of the 2 peice handles on Evade. RB should have available on their website soon.

Thanks Wayne! I'm still learning as I go and I can't wait to get redfire to a full roller.

more eye candy
 

Just got my Razor carbon fiber and billet quarter gilles. Talk about a work of art! Big thanks to Ring Brothers, especially Staci and Mike! More pics to follow as I get them installed...Ron

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...azorgills1.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...azorgills2.JPG

Wow those look sexy!! :thumbsup:

Those Ring Brothers parts look really nice Ron! Can't wait to see them mocked up. Are you planning on painting the CF or leaving it bare?

BTW, when you modify the front bumper, you might want to make some sort of support bracket for the middle. We did the same thing and noticed it sagged a little bit without one.

Matt

Yeah Matt, they are awesome! Plan on leaving them bare glossy. Will probably run the Anvil spoiler too. Haven't made a decision on running the hood with exposed CF yet. Will paint over the Anvil vent delete cowl. Your's came out killer BTW.

Yeah I need to fab up a support bracket for middle on the front valance and bumper. thanks for the tip! Ron

I love those quarter vent sections, They'll look great .

Man, those look killer.:hail:

Ron, those qtr panel inserts look awesome---as do the handles---love that Marquez lower valance---what a great car you have coming together---keep putting up pics--looking forward to your next round of progress--

Doug

Nothing too exciting, but I did find some time to replace the front center and left roof brace. The last of the evil rust.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roofbrace5.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roofbrace2.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roofbrace3.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...roofbrace4.JPG

Love the RB parts! You're making some great head way and I love the direction you going with your car. It will be SWEET!:thumbsup:

Here's a few pics of fitting the smooth bumper.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/bumper1.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/bumper2.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/bumper3.JPG

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...tm/bumper4.JPG

Very nice Ron. That smooth bumper looks great!:yes:

Here's a few parts I've been accumulating.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...htm/anvil1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...htm/anvil2.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...htm/anvil3.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...htm/anvil4.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...htm/anvil5.jpg