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Project Darkness - 1969 Camaro *PICS*

Hey guys!

New to the forum so I figured I'd post up some pics of a project we have in the works right now.

Its called project Darkness because the car (and everything in it) will be black or a variation of black (satin black, flat black, semi gloss black you get the point)

Not really too much to look at right now, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what's to come.
The rear rims are 20" x 14" wide with a massive Mickey Thompson street radial on them. Massive lip on them, I could probably curl up inside one of these rims haha.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3468.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3459.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3457.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3456.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3455.jpg

The chassis itself is going to be rediculous...cant explain, I'll just post pics as we go along.

Some parts:

QA1 adjustable coilover shocks

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3476.jpg

Corvette brakes

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3475.jpg.

Wilwood pedal assembly and Wilwood master cylinders

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3474.jpg

The front end in place now.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3491.jpg

Corvette front suspention in its place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3493.jpg

18" front rims in place, kinda looks like a car now lol

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3492.jpg

Rear part of the chassis in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3511.jpg

Mock block in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3512.jpg

Setting the drivetrain back 7" for better weight distribution

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3513.jpg

Picked up the T56 today, even its black. The bellhousing will probably get painted too

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3507.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3509.jpg

We are trying to get 50/50 weight distribution for perfect handling. Soon we'll be bringing out the corner scales to weight the chassis to see what we need to do to get the suspention setup properly.

Once the car is off the chassis table and on its wheels, the roof line will measures 46in from the ground!

Holy sh*t,you guys ain't messing around. Love that rear tire size.

This is going to be a cool build to follow. Lookin cool allready.

Wow awesome work, keep the pics flowing! :bow:

I'm diggin' that trick dome light! :lol:
Awesome build!

Thanks guys, yeah the dome light is a custom 110V...very easy to read your map when your lost hahaha.

I like the theme you are going for on this one. Chassis looks great

-derek

This Thing Is Ohhhh So Tough Looking

:bow: I'm jealous:bow:

Thats one meannnnnnnn looking hot rod. cant wait to follow this build!

I'd like to see everything go together on this one, I'm getting more appreciation for old camaros looking at all these pro builds on the site. Very cool:thumbsup:

A few more updates, the alternator and power steering pump fir perfectly in between the support rails

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3593.jpg

Z06 stock manifold doesn't quite fit, but the aftermarket headers should.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3594.jpg

Slick Hurst shifter on the offset Viper shifter will make slamming gears real easy

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3595.jpg

Drivers side rear quarter removed, we're replacing them with new ones from Goodmark

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3596.jpg

9" getting backbraced. We've decided to go with a 3 link and panhard bar for the rear to give better adjustment for handling.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3598.jpg

This is a great looking car and all but I couldnt help but notice the Maverick on the lift in some of the pics. Do you mind side tracking and giving a little info on that build?

cars looking awesome cant wat to see it finish.
what brand name are the rims, love the 20x14

I don’t know how I’ve missed this thread…. This project is awesome!

Subscribed.

We need more pics :thumbsup:

Amazing work!!!:thumbsup:

Looks great!! Obviously you know way around a tube bender!! Chassis is looking awesome. BTW -I love the dome light!! :D

Keep the the great work & pics flowing.

Brent

This thing is killler....subscribed

Absolutely awesome car. Is that a Coy's C-5 20x14 in the rear? What backspace did you go with? Also, what front width and backspace did you use?
Looks great,keep posting pics.:yes:

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Originally Posted by dwfastcam (Post 177052)

. Is that a Coy's C-5 20x14 in the rear?

i was thinking the samething:question:

Awesome build/work!!

One question, it looks like a real tight fit for a gas pedal...it this true?

Whoa, haven't checked here in a bit.

Yeah the rims are Coy's as for backspacing, I'm not too sure. I'll have to ask my buddy who actually ordered the rims.

The throttle wont be too bad, it does look tight but everything fits perfect.

Many more pictures coming....

Keep us posted.
This thing looks NASTY!!!:willy:

Moar!

Fuel cell filler

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3646.jpg

Custom made fuel cell

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3647.jpg

Wheel tubs in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3648.jpg

"Mufflers" hidden in the rocker, the square holes are the Nascar style side exit

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3649.jpg

Dash set into place, about 3-4 inches back.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3650.jpg

WOW!!!
Very nice work. I like the side exhaust idea.:thumbsup:

Battery box located in the "trunk"

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3667.jpg

The wheel tubs are HUGE

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3668.jpg

Starting to figure out the 3 link suspention

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3666.jpg

Not too much suspention travel for this car!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3665.jpg

Wicked:thumbsup: :cheers:

Wow!:hail: Thats a baad asss project!! Looks totoaly insane!! :D

Its been a little while, heres a few more small details that have been accomplished.

Rear quarters are fitted and tack welded in place.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3707.jpg

Hinge and gas strut for the trunk lid (sorry about the blurry pics)

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3708.jpg

Support for the rear panel welded in

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3709.jpg

3 link figured out and adjustable panhard bar in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3710.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3711.jpg

Some rear sheet metal and wheel tubs

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3712.jpg

Front brakes on the left, the rear's on the right. The rear brakes are actually front C6 Vette caliper/rotors. And the massive fronts are Z06 Vette brakes.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF3713.jpg

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Lookin Good keep the pics coming:thumbsup:
Mario