Project Orange Krate lives! - NOW AT Comp-Spec
 

Nick Licata's 2nd gen Camaro is a big step closer to being a car again. This is a project car for Camaro Performer's magazine (Project Orange Krate) and we bought the car from the For Sale section of PT.com.

The engine is a 427 small-block that we stole from Super Chevy. I has a Motown block and a somewhat mild cam (for street duties).

Once we get the engine sorted out and a gear vendors installed Nick will be shipping his ride to Pete at Comp-Spec for a LOT of work.

This will include just about everything in the DSE catalog including mini-tubs, subframe, quadra-link and all the cool little widgets they sell.

Also, 1980 called and wants their graphics back so the car will be re-done in fresh orange paint with flat black hockey stripes. We will detail all of this in the book, but we will also post teasers and updates here.

I know Nick can't wait to get he car done. Since he foolishly challenged me to a autocross challenge when the car is done I can't wait either. lol

How it looked when we bought it. I think the price was $7500, which was very fair. The engine was toast and was quickly dubbed "old rod knock"
http://picsorban.com/upload/krate1.jpg

The new 427 ready to go in.
http://picsorban.com/upload/krate2.jpg

Nick and Tim Lee guiding it into place. I would have helped but someone has to take the pictures!
http://picsorban.com/upload/krate3.jpg

Here's a video of it running for the first time... I think it's going to be good at burnouts. lol

the overflow bottle on that old rad was awesome. Renderings?

Oh man... I had to go back and look. LOL
Thats great !

YES one tire fire! Nice project there Nick! :thumbsup:

Is this the camaro that had the flame-throwing zoomies through the hood?

Ha! No,but I know what car you're talking about.

Nick

The rendering by Mr. Hermance

http://picsorban.com/upload/o_krate_send.jpg

Very cool! Will are cars be at comp-spec at the same time? Mines on the way as we speek!

We still need to track test ours (it will suck) and install a gear vendors. Will most likely get there as your's is leaving.

Well, some pics together would be pretty cool!

OOOOH YAAA I'M DIGGING IT.. :beavis: THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AWESOME PROJECT

looks a lot like the detroit speed 2nd gen, but thats not a bad thing! i personally would have liked to see a different color, but it looks great either way. i look forward to seeing more on this project.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/P...alejr-452L.jpg

Well, it HAS to be orange.. as an homage to the Orange Krate bike in Nick's garage..

Maybe a different shade of orange.. besides, it's not like Dale Jr. came up with the idea first. lol

The graphics should help it stand out a bit. We hope! lol

Plus, imo a better looking rear spoiler and ditched front spoiler will make it look slick. Not sure about the stripe on the hood but we shall see.

Personaly I like flat hoods on second gens...unless the taller cowl hood is need of course. I go back and forth with the rear spoilers, usually I like the taller of the two...but in this case I like the rendering! And it looks good with no front spoiler too!!

Looks killer!!

Be careful not to piss off JR. nation with that statement...

I can't wait to see it around here at some car shows.

That is gonna be AWESOME!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I LOVE the 427!!!
I'll be following this thread closely.
Nice to see Comp-Spec getting some work from the lateral-g community.
When, (and that's a when), I finally get my 69 Camaro SS, I'd like to have Comp-Spec do my work as well.:cheers:

Alright Man this is definitely going to give you a reason to stop by the shop

I like the orange! Not too sure on the wheels though....still gonna be cool.

I like the paint scheme, although I've always been a fan of the taller spoilers on 2nd gens. The wheels will look awesome as long as they are 18"

For sure Pete, I can't wait to stop by your shop. I'm looking forward to it.


Nick

I think the color is perfect for that car I hope to get to see it in person when Pete gets it.

Ryan, I keep going back and fourth on the rear spoiler. I change my mind every other day, but I can't afford to have Ben redo the rendering every time I change my mind. lol
And the wheels are 18-inches.

Nick

yes you can! just pay him with coverage. lol

why
 

why would you take a car more then 3000 miles for a paint job if there are some riddler award painters in your state?

Because I do believe they are doing A LOT more than just paint. Adding a bunch of DSE products including mini tubs.:thumbsup:

Because Pete could work with us on doing stories of the build. It a pain in the ass for a shop when we have to document everything done on a car. Also, Nick likes Pete's work and wanted to use him.

Besides, it gets sorta boring where every build we do is done by a shop in SoCal.. this should break it up a bit.

Like Steve said, there is a lot of work to be done on this car, not just paint.
Pete and the guys at Competition Specialties do top-notch work, and knowing your stuff is in good hands, and the fact that everything will be done right, is pretty damn comforting.
You have to see what comes out of that shop in person. It's the Sh#t!

Nick

Hope you go with polished 18" Fikse's, I like the polished look vs the dark centered look on an orange car.

You can't go wrong with either rear spoiler, I just think spoilers finish of the car somewhat and on 2nd gen's the taller spoiler looks better IMO.

BTW Nick, how's the Captain doing? :lol:

I typically like the taller spoilers too....I know Scott would disagree though!

Considering the polished ones are already stacked up in Nick's office I would say there's a good chance you will get your wish.

I like the shorter one better.. the tall one looks so "disco".

But that's just me and it's not like I dislike the tall one. I know Nick is going back and forth on it. (oh, the agony)

YES YES!!!!:cheers: :cheers:

Ryan, the Captain is tucked away. Although it's been cracked opened, I only indulge every other day now. :cheers:

Please choose the shorter spoiler, the alore of the 70-1/2 along with the subtle look at the back of the car- its perfect. Although I had a front seat at year one when Nick drove the twist machine car off the course- he may need the additional down force of the larger spoiler :lol: :lol: Great project, looking forward to seeing it- Rich

i have a short spoiler on mine but i like the tall also, and i really like the treatment dse did to the one on dales car...
but to avoid the decision i say have pete make you on like steveo used to sell! that would look sweet.

Great point Rich! I'm going to need all the down force I can get. I didn't mind taking Steve's car for a little 4X4 excursion; but my ride...I think not.:D

That's another reason I'm keeping the car orange; the cones are the same color. Rupp will have a harder time keeping track on how many I wipe out in a given day.

Nick

look ...... take it easy on the bottle.......that was a left over from when i bought the car.............lol i am the previouse owner of nicks new ride......and i cant wait for the ride in it i was promised nick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!by the way.......................barry says hi .............

Hey Garrett,
it took us long enough, but we finally got something going with this thing.
As promised, you'll be one of the first...

Tell Barry and everyone at SRRC "Hey" for me.

Wait 'till you see what we have going with "Rod Knock," the engine it came with...fun stuff.

Nick

Sweet project love to see more of these years of camaros awesome:thumbsup: