68' Camaro Stock to STACKED build
 

Im new to lateral-g, my name is Scott and Im from Santa Cruz,Ca. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a very clean and stock 68Camaro 4-spd.

One thing led to another, and now Rich Bermea(roadtouring customs) Gilroy, Ca is doing a full DSE build for me. Front to rear. Using 14in baer 6s all around, and mini tubs. Motor is a 421 small block from skip white performance (590+ hp).

I need help on wheel fitment. I am considering doing a staggared set up on my car. 18in front 19in rear. 275front and 325 rear.

Any thoughts or guidence?

Thx in advance
Scott

Welcome, sounds and looks like a real nice project.

For a staggered 18/19 setup, I really like the setup on this car from HPI Customs (member 64pontiac)

Rear wheels are 19x12 with 7 inches of lip (rushforth rated x) 335/30/19 Tire and fronts are 18x9 (Tire size not sure)

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_3452.jpg

Good to see you post Scotty! :woot:

Guys, this is a sweet virgin car with really nice paint. It's got a great parts list going in too. Scott likes to track too so this will be fun when completed to have another local track partner.

:thumbsup:

Welcome.
Very cool project. Car does look clean.:thumbsup:

With a 19in rear im not sure if i can fit a 335 cleanly with out rubbing issues in a 68'.

Has anyone delt with a 19in rear in a 68' camaro? Dse tubs, narrowed rear, etc.....

325 sounds like it might be the ideal size for a couple of reasons. less rolling resistance vs. 335, weight, and is run on Z06.

Does a staggerd wheel set benefit the suspension geomtry or hurt in a 68'?

Scott, I know we talked about this car already, and after seeing it at RTTC, it is killer and looks great on its 19s, if that's how big you wanna go.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...lash68/1-1.jpg

I gotta lose wieght!!! To many damn super tacos!:D

Is there any more pics of this car? Would like to see more.

^^ I do not know. I pulled that one off the RTTC pics thread on PT forum.

It's a beautiful car.

Agree, Its close to the blue im looking at.... Thanks!

That is a great looking car indeed Dave. Wow. Love the color and those wheels.:thumbsup:

Who's car is this? I've never seen it before....it looks great!

Rob Chandler from Marquez Design. It is "GORGEOUS"!!!!! What a beautiful car, great fittment. Very nice guy, he does great work.:yes:

Scott, lad to see you over here. I hear the minitubs and quadralink are just about ready to be welded in. Now if only we can teach rich how to post pics. :D

I'm workin on that part actually with Rich :thumbsup:

Amen brothers!

Makin' Progress
 

Mini tubs started, front clip and arms powder coated. Forward progress is good progress!

Yeah Scotty! Lookin good man. :thumbsup:

You guys gonna cut or roll the fenders?

Im gonna run a 315 rear so we will have a little more flex. I think we are cutting. Maybe a mild cut combined with a fender roll.

Very cool Scotty. :thumbsup:

The motor is here!!! She is just beggin to be run hard.

421 stroker
bowtie block
scat rotating assem.
dart heads
edelbrock intake
canton road race pan 8qt
tuned 950 quickfuel carb.


This beast made 561tq @ 5200rpm and 591hp @ 6100! BRING IT!!!!!

Scott, that looks bad ass man. Bet you can't wait to hear it fire up! :woot:

Nice, Very Nice!!
 

Scott, looks like your project is coming along pretty good. It is good to hear about more pro touring car builds here in Santa Cruz County. We have some of the best mountin roads around for a PT car, even though they are pretty messed up at the moment. That bad small block shoud disturb the peace up here in the mountains pretty good. Looks like you will have your car on the road long before I get my 69 on the road with the progress you are making!!

I agree. We do have some great twisties.

I just got my new Billet Spec 18" wheels mounted on my project car. The rears are 18x10 6.5" BS w/ 295/35/18 and the fronts are 18x7 4.5" BS w/ 225/45/18.

Rear: fit is great. No issues with clearance and with a 1" gap between the top of the tire and radius the fender it leaves a full 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to the first contact of the wheel well. The bulge of the tire is measures 2.25" to the outside edge of the fender lip (used to gauge the looks, not clearance). This may not be of much use to you because, while I'm using the DSE Quadra Link and mini tubs, I'm using a 9" from a 68 Bronco so the track width is a little different.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG00173.jpg


Front: Fit is OK. If I had it to do over I'd go with a 4.75 or even a 4.875". I can't give any final measurements until the car is finished and aligned but for reference, the tire bulge is 1.5" from the outside of the fender lip. I'm using the stock subframe with the Gouldstrad conversion and off-brand (read cheap) tubular upper and lower control arms. I'm planning on changing to the 1/2" taller upper ball joints with the hope that the better camber curve help keep the tires from rubbing. Additionally, I've installed the 13" rotors and PBR 'Vette calipers. The tire vale is only 1/2" away from the caliper. The only way to make a 14" rotor and the PBR caliper clear an 18" Billet Spec Dagger wheel would be to move the tire stem location either to the outer lip or to the inner lip.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG00183.jpg

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG00182.jpg


I hope this helps a little.

Still making progress!

Very nice Scotty.:thumbsup:

Was just down there last Friday.... sh!t is lookin good Scotty! :thumbsup:

Progress is a great thing! Did you decide on wheels/tires yet?

I just ordered tires and wheels. Jon at DriverzInc set me up with Forgeline GA3R's silver w/polished lip. Running on Falken Azenis615's. Cant wait!

Nice nice choice! That will be sweet. I am jealous. What sizes did you end up getting to work with the Falken sizes? Can I guess 315/18 in the rears?

nice choice!

9's in the front, and 11's in the rear. With the DSE clip we can get away with running a 265 in the front and a 315 rear.

Those will look awesome! Post pics ASAP!

I know there's been some progress on this car... we need some update pics :D

Yeah, your right flash. The job has got me on lock down! Workin to the bone. Gotta get over there soon.

I'll be taking mine down there in the next week to get some track day prep done before May 15. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

More progress! Yippie! Got the front clip assembled w/ baer front brakes. Loving it! Just waiting on the DSE rear end and wheels. Could it take any longer!:D

Good seein ya Scotty.. car looked great today. Gonna be a beast!:rockin:

Road Touring Customs- Gilroy, Ca!!!!! Well done Richie! Car is making more progress. Got the wheels and tires today (Thank you Jon@ DriverzInc). One step closer. Cant wait:thumbsup: