TC's '68 'vert
 

Hey guys,

Long time lurker... but since I am finally close to getting my baby back on the road, I figured I would share some build photos.

I've owned her for 17+ years and finally figured she needed the "21st century" updates. An LS2, new Baer brakes, DSE suspension, etc, etc... That ought to make her a great driver!

http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5864.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5869.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5867.JPG

:( OUCH! I wish we found this at the beginning!? :faint:
http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5900.JPG
http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5952.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_5958.JPG

Thank God Brian @ ScreaminPerformance built awesome jigs! Straight car means awesome handling!
http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6000.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6005.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6017.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6090.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6094.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6103.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6164.JPG

http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6180.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6179.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6189.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6190.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6238.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6258.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6271.JPG

Finally, after 17 years I can get the car I've always dreamed of! Stay tuned, hopefully firing this baby up in a few weeks!

TC

Love it! Great photos!

Nice build it's Gonna be fun to drive I'm sure keep the pics coming

Nice work on that cowl area. Well, the whole car. Keep at it. In the home stretch now!

Ls2/4l70e
 

Yeah Eric,

You want to talk about disappointed when I pulled the dash pad and cowl:brix: But, the work had to be done if the car was to be put back together correctly.

Brian @ ScreaminPerformance is a master fabricator. He has built jigs that hit all the factory points. He rigs them before he cuts so that when the welding begins, he has it perfectly aligned. He is a die hard Camaro guy. Some of the stuff he "saves" and brings back to life would scare mere mortals :hail:

TC

ls2
 

Well, it's been a while since an update... I've been very busy with world-events and Brian has been very busy with many other projects around the shop...

Since it's Veteran's Day and I have time off, I figured it was time to "post-up".

http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6284.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6439.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6443.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6568.JPG

"...what a tangled web we weave..."http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6573.JPG

Nice pedal mount Brian!
http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6671.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6680.JPG

Love the NewVintageUSA custom gauges! I can't wait to see them lit up with their blue background!http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6686.JPG
VIntageAIR GenIV..need it for those hot Florida nights!http://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6688.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/g...s/IMG_6695.JPG

Nice Job :thumbsup:

ls2
 

...update... getting closer!!

http://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6808.JPGhttp://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6813.JPGhttp://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6821.JPG

Great job. I don't know that I've ever seen anyone paint the dash outside of the car then weld in into place. Looks great.:thumbsup:

Thanks MrFixit! BTW, the dash is NOT welded in! Note the zurk (?) fittings across the top. We had that dash in-n-out so many times that Brian decided to do something different... He installed it with those so that the dash just pivots down once you unscrew the zurks(?). It's pretty simple, very stout, and doesn't vibrate... He's done it in a few of his track cars. Check it out on my build site, around pic 375... you'll see how Brian did it.

TC

http://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6150.JPG

ls2
 

..we have a pulse! Wasn't quite sure where i wanted the computer so we decided on it being under the left front fender. Fabbed up a bracket to mount the ECM/TCM as well as the remote reservoir for the P/S. I think it turned out well!
http://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6829.JPGhttp://screaminperformance.com/galle...s/IMG_6832.JPG

Merry Christmas all! Now have fuel system in the car! Running lines and hopefully firing this baby up this week!

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I see Dio's head!!!

looks good TC,

Thanks Steve! Yep, Dio gets involved in every project Brian works on! That is the most photoed Doberman on the planet! :lol: :lol:

since I have 2 Labs and a avid ball player, Dio's my best friend!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

your build is coming along great. Keep up the posts.

rich

Nice
 

Just caught up with this build, coming along very nice .... great pictures! Any updates?

Michael

TC, I was at Brians today, cars looking great,

Tango The car looks great! Brian does some nice work.

Steve,

Thanks! I wish I could see it! Brian didn't get her done before i left for my deployment....:(

My wife will get to drive it BEFORE I do?! WTF!?! :willy: Oh well:lol:

Brian should be firing her up any day now (hopefully...) and he better post a video so I can see it myself!!

TC

Yes he does Wayne, yes he does! I cannot wiat to drive her!! It's been 15 months since she was on the road.. In addition, this has been a labor-of-love for the last 18 yrs! I will finally have the car the way I want it... (until thoughts of a magnuson SC and a t-56, and a four-link, and a....):lol:

TC

Well, the day has finally come! She is ALIVE!! :thumbsup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx9oE...t=C320b569UDOE

Sounds great with open headers! Now comes the final assembly and she is "on-the-road"! :faint:

thanks Brian for sending me the vid! Though wifey gets to drive the car BEFORE me, it still made my day here "down range"..

TC

Well, coming down to the wire!! Brian finished all the exhaust and welded in the frame connectors... He got the exhaust tucked nicely!! We're just waiting on Mark @ NewVintage to send a new set of gauges... had and issue with the RPM gauge so Mark is just building a whole new set...

http://screaminperformance.com/galle...l#IMG_7433.JPGhttp://screaminperformance.com/galle...l#IMG_7432.JPG

cool video, when you coming home?

next time I'm on the island I'll stop buy an look around!!!!

What headers are you using? The build is coming along nicely...

Kirk,

I'm using DynaTech headers from their first gen LSx conversion. Additionally, I am using the Detriot Speed LSx engine moutns. They work with the headers.

TC

Well, the day is here! She finally rolled out of the shop on her own power! Now Brian has to continue putting her back together and wringing her out! I should be home in three weeks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUTYw8dD9x8&feature=plcp

...some eye candy!

Own power, man I can't wait for that day to come. Good lookin' ride.

good deal TC, car looks good!!!


maybe Brian will do my firewall if he does'nt have a waiting list a mile long,

Nice looking car. Sounds healthy too.

Tone,

Brian says "she's got balls".... sadly I have to wait another three weeeks until I return from Africa.... time has suddenly slowed down....

TC

TC the car looks awesome! Nice job Brian.

Yeah Steve, I know Brian will be glad to see my baby off his shop floor! Give him a call in a few weeks... I know once I'm back from Africa it'll be at my house!!

TC

Brian has the custom kick panels in and is about 98% complete! She should be done by the time I roll back into town!!

Kick panels look great! Where are they from?

Those look like Screamin Performance ones. Since he has a link to Screaminperformance.com in his signature I would have faith they are from them.