Erodz 63 belair- project flat liner
 

Hey. My name is Eric and I'm working on the 2nd vehicle in my series of 10 - '63 Belair.

I'm giving this whole Internet thing a shot (I build cars not computers). Anyways, I wanted to pop in here and share some pics of my progress. It's got a lot of work yet, but when I'm done I guarantee it will be a show stopper.

Here's some pics of what I'm working on.

here is one of the picts right after the first test ride.very impresive so far. car handles and drives like a dream.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...BelairBack.jpg



here is a artist rendering that my friend drew up for me still working on the final details.


http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...rMotorBay1.jpg

mock up fabrication picts. alot of sculpting hammering and welding.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...lairBrakes.jpg

more fab. work.man i still hate grinding!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...rMotorBay1.jpg

check out the calipers, the sway bar and the rack and pinion.

I'll try and update this forum as I continue so feel free to add it to your subscriptions. Also, you can check out some more pics on Erodzcustoms.com

all I sse is red Xs

ME TO:willy:

The links are good, but appear that maybe the image host you are using doesn't allow hotlinking.

aparently i am not as good with my computer as i am at building cars. hopefully i can figure this out and give you guys some samples of my project. i am bringing it out to the world of wheels next weekend in st. paul. to have people sign there autographs on the car and comment on the build so far. then i will post the build picts on my web site as well as here.as the build progresses. stop out and say hi if your going to the world of wheels.

Eric, open yourself an account at www.photobucket.com then you can link your pics over to here.Thats how I post all my pics on all the fourms I'm on, work great and it's free as well. I'd like to see pics, I'll be at WOW either Sat. or Sun and liked a closer look.

opened a photo bucket acc. plan on posting picts tha can be viewed by others. i will be at the world of wheels in st. paul next weekend .bringing the car there in mock up form so people can sign the autographs all over the whole car ,and comments on the whole build.if your in the st. paul area please sign the car if you can.thanks Eric.

:) heres a couple of new picts. at the world of wheels show feb.it was a good time .being able to drive there and back was nice too.passing all the trailer queens while doing a burn out was priceless.please let me know what you think.comments good or bad.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...z/IMG_2533.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...IMG_2527-1.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...z/IMG_2587.jpg

had to get some other work done this winter so i had to take a little break on the car. fabricated some much needed eqip. for the shop'clean and reorganize.just started on the car again last week and starting to make some progress mounted front intercooler and all piping, added a ported throttlebody and some 42#injectors if me and carl of cj. tunes can get this thing dialed in tomarrow and everything works well i will be attending the first leg of the power tour.hope to meet some of you guys there.i will start posting more picts as soon as the last dash to the powertour. peace out. i am going back to the garage.

Building The Intercooler Piping
 

Building The Intercooler Piping
 

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/098.jpg

I also made the rig to hold the pipes! WORKS SWEET!

LS Motor With Intercooler Piping Installed
 

All Polished Up and The Intercooler
 

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/100.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/113.jpg

Intercooler In and Lookin Good!!
 

what the heck just because it's not a camaro doesn't mean you guys can't comment about the build .i am really looking for some input and comments on the build so far. keep in mind this is just the begining NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT.it was just awsome to get out and drive the car to madison and racine.just wish we could have went further.i welcome your positive or neg comments.theres always next year. please give me your input.

well i am hoping to get back on the car soon.but finishing the shop is first priority.heres a couple of picts of this summers adventures.two days on the power tour.autocrossing and drag racing.dyno testing at the car craft nationals oh yea decided to try full drifting on the so small autocross track at carcraft.as well as the burnout show.that was kind of fun untill the internal belt broke in the case.just ordered a new belt,a super cool new impeller from 928 motorsports.hope to get the boost up to 8 or 9 pounds.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...our2009058.jpg
steering brakes,swaybars are all working great.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...z/IMG_2943.jpg
drag racing at union grove raceway.4# of boost on a 5.3 stock 4l60e tranny.hardly any tuning time.= 13.8 qt mile time with awfull 2.6 sec 60 ft times. theres alot of room for improvement.still happy with the times for only 4 #s of boost and 19 mpg at about 75.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...z/IMG_3036.jpg
this is what it looks like to drive home in the pouring rain with no wipers or heat and defrost.

What's the deal with all the sharpie writings on the car? I understand the concept of being different and not going along with the status quo, but man there comes a point when you say, what the hell.

I was going to ask the same thing. Who are all the sigs from? Spectators, other builders, sports stars....??
Cool concept for the car. Not too many of those running around with boosted LS motors in them.
Do you have any more pictures of the car while it was being built? Chassis, suspension, interior...?

Love the fact that's a 4 door:D

whats with the signatures?
 

ok heres the scoop on the signatures I bought the car painted this way and my plan on turning this car into a super touring car with drop dead looks to boot. but after I mocked up the motor frame brakes suspension my plan was to remove everything including the body and start doing majior body mods. I decided to fire it up and tune the computer in.then after driving it for a little while being is everyone that knows me knows that I do custom paint assumed that i painted the car and it was done.The car is far from being done so I thought it would be cool to have people write there build sugestions on the car .there are thousands of build ideas on the car some good most not so good.but kind of o cool way for people to get involved with a top noch build without any money and no time for them. I just had such a blast driving the car over the summer I was not ready to take the body off. now my new goal is to keep the car driveable as long as possible. I plan on doing all the body mods to the car and drive the car as long as possible before taking the car out of service.and that my plan and I am sticking to it.unless my a.d.d. kicks in again.lol.:D

Eric,
My sons suggestion is on there somewhere !#$*. (lambo v10 signed J.J.)
Talked to you briefly at CarCraft Nats. You state this is #2 of 10, what was number #1?

Now I am trekkin with ya. Good luck with the rest of the build.

The first one in the series of ten was my everyday driver the 81 chevy pick up.I have build picts on my website.I drove the truck to sema in 2006 and then sold it at barrettjackson 2007.got my azz handed to me .now just finishing my shop overhaul and reorganization.should be back on track soon.

I am glad your son has a creative mind thats a gift that alot of people don't have I just might use that idea on one of my other builds.and it was great to meet some of the pro touring ,g machine crowd out there.keep looking for more big changes to come.:D

project flatliner delayed for project snowball affect.
 

ok decided that if I want to build 9 more super rides I am going to have to be a little more organized and have more space to work with so in the last 8 months i have been crazy busy trying to finish and organize my home shop.the project just like all the rest of my projects are spiraling out of control.the plan was to finish my carport so i could have some space to store things now its going to be my paint booth and my sheet mtl fab. area.heres a couple of picts.just to let you know that between kids wife and work that I am getting somthing done to.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...t%2009/168.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...model/0702.jpg her is a little rig I made to hold the sheetrock up it worked awsome.6 more sheets to put on tomarrow over the stucco wall cant wait for that.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...emodel/109.jpgjust got done sheetrocking the wall behind the new garage doors one door was 6foot the other was 8'8" now they are both 8'6":thumbsup:

Why only 10 ;)

BTW I love the idea to use dail indicator magnetic bases for you pipe jig. I will be stealing that. Yes I will.

the v style clamps were givin to me by a friend he said that you can get them at a chemical lab supplier.they already have the chain on them.I startedto use a piece of old copper lead with the insulation stripped off with the ground attached to it directly otherwise the chain holding the pipe will burn off and will leave a realy cool tatoo on your arm if your leaning on it when you strike an arc!the pivots and arms i made myself.hope it works as good for you as it does for me.

Looks like fun Eric.
 

Great job on the pipes. May I ask where you are sourceing the tubes from?

bought two different kits from ebay each one was about 120$ both came with 2 90's,2 45's,2 180's, 2 straights,along with some clamps and silicon boots.not bad for the price.

Well, you asked for comments
 

10 of the best G-machines EVER? Seriously? I like you. You've got balls to say that, considering how many pro shops are on this forum. You've got moxie, baby.

And I'll tel ya, that '81 is a fine peice of work, and actually IS one of the nicest trucks I've seen. Have you done a thread on it (too lazy to look right now.)

I give you props for building something besides another damned Camaro or Chevelle. And a 4 door? OUTSTANDING!

All I can say is MORE PLEASE!

And you have my permission to build my car next. Really its just fine with me.:woot:

I have decided on ten to do in this series for i have a 40 plus hr a week job for now until i can make the jump and have the shop finished I will keep you guys posted when things start rolling again.

garage remodel project snowball is out of control.been working on building a shop capable of turning out the highest quality cars ever and decided on finishing more started projects and it snowballed out of control but for the better just more time consuming.finished sheetrocking both the paint booth area and the wall with 2 new garage doors now hoping to get the infloor heat hooked up this week with any luck it should be up and running soon.:)
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/0133.jpg
this is going to be the new paint area not the best but it will be better than no booth.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/0162.jpg
hopefully be ready for pressure test tomarrow night.

I think your signature block is a little much, personally. I think that is why I stopped following your build. But I've seen other vendors on this board say they are number 1 at everything they do too and people follow them religiously. I just find it hard to say things like that about myself without thinking I sound like a jack ass. Build the cars, and let people decide for themselves based on the work. A little humility can go a long way.

I have to agree with Jon. A bit much. That is not to take anything away from your effort or skills. Just that it is kind of a turn off in some repects. Best of luck with the new shop and the future builds though.:cheers:

Please keep in mind this is not a personal slam at all. I am only giving my opinion because you asked for it.

ok you are prob right when I signed up for this forum my bro helped me with everything and I just left it. I am no way trying to take anything away from other builders. there are some killer builders out there that do awsome work.some have inspiried me alot.some a little never the less I did ask for coments and I am perfectly ok with this. just to let you guys know I am still going to build 9 more super hot rods out of my home garage with hardly any outside help but let time be the judge of quality and craftsmanship hope to get the inside of the shop done soon I am sick of not working on car stuff.can not wait to get rolling again.thanks for the input.:)

The shop project is coming along pretty well. It won't be too long and your back on cars instead of shop construction. I know I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.:cheers:

in floor heat finally up and running.-10f outside 65f inside!
 

wahhoooo :wow: it's finally up and running finished it last last night and came home from work today and it's allready 65f just testing everything hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...shing/0083.jpg
someday maybe I can work on the belair again.

Bet your happy it's finally done.

just curious, but what did the truck go for at barret-jackson?

Oh, and I have a dream of building some cool hot rods too.
I didn't think you sounded cocky at all. I think everyone on this site has dreams of building cool cars.

the truck sold for a mere 36 grand and my net was just a little over 30 not quite what I was looking for but what do you do.just another learning experience of life.