Snappytravis 69 camaro
 

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Okay, finally got the pictures all rounded up, So I purchased this car in 2007 from former classmate that had the car sitting in his garage since 96, He bought it and just wasn't a car guy so It sat, He started out about 13g and after recruiting my wife for back up and about 3 hours later we loaded it up for a 6500.00 When we got it it had the old wide on the back and narrow up front centerlines, 80's, I swapped out the wheels for the rallys in the picture. We then drove it around a few times over the summer months. It wasn't bad, Just wasnt what it could be. So in the summer of 08 we tore the car down to the bare body. I had it media blasted and ordered qtrs and mini tubs. I saw Scott Gulbranson's car on the front of camaro performers and was hooked, I had to build a car like that or close(ls t56 335s)http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...o/0938be49.jpg So I installed mini tubs and rear quarters. The qtrs fit horrible around the trunk, I cut the edges and moved the edge of qtrs in so they would fit.
Then we decided to put a art morrison frame under the car. So all the work of narrowing the factory frame I took and cut it all out.:willy: . I received the frame in the spring of 2010 and finally got it installed in fall 2010. I used a digital tram gauge that I sold to one of my friends to measure the wheelbasehttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...o/af184dd0.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...o/fdd489b7.jpghttp://i1175.photobuck[IMG]http://i1...o/75909539.jpget.http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...o/d4e3ac44.jpgcom/albums/r638/snappytravis/69%20camaro/3409e3bf.jpg[/IMG]
will post more pics later

Snappy Travis 69 camaro (with pics) finally!
 

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps508f40d0.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ed3fc44.jpg Just a couple of pics before I prime, Hopefully I will get epoxy put on today then urethane in a few days, then I can start blocking next week, Can't believe how thrilled I am just to get it primered.

finally pictures

Keep the updates coming!

sweet ride, love the red and white, gonna stay those colors for a snap on tribute?

Well, were getting a red and white car on thursday, gt500, I like some of the orange colors, or silver or grey, I just want to get it in primer first, I have actually seen enough red and white to last a day or two, thanks for checkin it out.

can i get a large shot of your avatar please

I put a picture on my fb, If it isn't what you want let me know. Are you wanting to build a rotisiiere that is what it's on, I built a body cart over the weekend I can send a picture of that to, Let me know.
Travis

duhh, just saw it, im slow. thank you.....did you see the one we are doing over the winter?

Winter?
 

That car could be my cars twin, Vince I am confused you said winter project, you live in cali dude, If you want a winter project come to wyo in january, I was in Jackson Hole the last few days and I could tell the people from the south they had there winter jackets on. It was about 63 at night I was one of the few with my shorts sandles and t shirt, What are the plans for the 69, engine, trans, Looks like a good start.:cheers:

haaa haaaa yeah around here winter means everyone is in Reno/Tahoe skiing and don't feel like bringing their cars in for work so I like to load up on long term projects to keep me busy and paid till January. Believe it or not, It actually gets pretty cold around here too...it was 45* last winter 3 days in a row. It was a rough one. :D

Its pretty close but 87% of the metal is nice. More project funds to do modifications and not restoration.
Get that heater ready buddy!!

It's 45 right now, lol, need a shop rat, I am dam good at sweeping and blowing dust all over the shop, and walking around for several minutes at a time with a dazed look on my face trying to rememer where I put something!:willy:

....I can not relate at all.....hey its time for more pictures! :D

Primer dp 90
 

I know this isn't that impressive for some but, It's been bare metal for so long, I will probably put k38 on it tomorrow and let it sit until next week and start blocking with 180 to get this baby nice and straight.http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...psc496f754.jpg

more primer
 

Well I got some more primer on it today, It's looking pretty good I will now block and reprime then I can start on the mechanical stuff, I have had several cars over the years but have never done a project like this mainly just normal restoration and lots of collision work, in and out in a few weeks. I am really enjoying sharing pics of my progress on this site, and get a kick out of how cool everyone is to each other, and share there knowledge. Hopefully I will have more pics as it progresses.http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps85a90747.jpg

Don't start that now :cool: People will start to come on here and we are all soft
Plus your looks like sh!t :D :D







J/k looks great keep posting we love progress pictures! :thumbsup:

:rofl:

Thats funny. I helped my son with a honda swap over the summer(I know hondas are awesome). We made his car fuel injected with a newr japanese motor that gives him a couple hundred horses now. Doing all the research necessary for the project I found that the honda generation are really aholes on their forums and not very helpful at all. So this site is great for just lovin these cars. Great job on the build so far, be sweet when done. Its great to see someone just ahead of my progress to motivate me.

Don't feel bad there are plenty ahead of me progress wise, funny how the younger generation like the Hondas, I'm 40 and 20 years ago drove a 57pickup with big back window, never thought about a Honda, they are dam good cars though. Just don't think of them as a hotrod. Do you have pics of your car on here. Took me a while before I felt worthy enough to post. There are some seriously smart men on this site, funny thing is some of them don't do this for a living. I have to keep learning or I get board. Have to keep motivated Good luck oh ya the vtec that's the one

yea its called 69 no name bulid on thie first page on project updates today page

looks good in primer,makes you feel like your finally making progress,there is alot of really great builders on this site and they are very cool and helpful,keep pics coming

Snappytravis 69 camaro more pics
 

Well I am back at it on the camaro, I recently installed brake lines, wilwood brakes, and received the ricks fuel tank, I finally had it sitting on the ground this past week after 4 years, That was a good feeling, I am working on installing the American Auto Wire 22 setup, then should have fuel pump controler from Carl at Vaporworx, and will run the fuel lines. I have had lots of cars and been working on them for over 25 years for a living and hobby, I have learned more on this one then any of them. I have also met a lot of really good dudes on this site, Thanks for the help!


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This is the almost to nice to strap under the car, http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f9477d3.jpg
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http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...psb95ef6e0.jpg First time working with stainless, I purchased a hydraulic flare tool, worked super. http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps300b25ac.jpg I used a lot of 1/8 filler rod just to mock up brake lines, http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps319f7b53.jpg <a href="http://s1175.beta.photobucket.com/user/snappytravis/media/69%20camaro/photobucket-69934-1361070270928_zps9814c3f6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/snappytravis/69%20camaro/photobucket-69934-1361070270928_zps9814c3f6.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo photobucket-69934-1361070270928_zps9814c3f6.jpg"/></a> New invisible wheel, Ultra light and never need polished. If anyone is interested I will give you my paypal info! http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/...psfb96a2e0.jpg

AME install
 

Very nice build ... the AME canted 4 link, how much of a pain in the neck to install? Did you completely grind down and remove the last of the old frame rail and how was the fit? Did you have the car on a rotisserie or the cart?

I would like to install the same unit under my 67 and have read their installation instructions several times to get an idea of the work involved. Did you mini tub after the AME was in place?

Thanks for the pics .... do you have any install pics you could post? I have the same wheels on my car, but ... the tires are also invisible!!!!!!

Michael

Are you going to put that cool tow bar bracket back on the front?

Ya could you imagine it probably was towed by a winnebago
It looks like it came loose a few times subframe was a little ruff on the frame horns

Snappytravis 69 camaro update, Finally
 

I decided since I was being lazy today I would post up a few progress pictures of the car.

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I ended up having a custom inlet built for the supercharger. I had major hood clearance issues with the inlet that I had to begin with. I turned out overall pretty good and I have had the car running. That was a major milestone. It is a ls3 413 with a 3300 lysholm setup from Wegner motorsports. I am using a holley hp ecu. with ctsv fuel pump.

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I had all the bodywork done and then got a wild hair to tuck the rear bumper and shave the drip rails. It was a little pain in the azz.. but looks pretty good.


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Wheels,, Finally this was a hard decision for me. There are so many nice wheels on the market. I went with rushforth rated x, They fit very well. 19x12 on the front and 18x10 on the rear.

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Michelin Pilot SS for rubber, I debated about going with a tire leaning more towards auto x. I would like to drive this car and in Wyoming anyplace we go is pretty much min of 100 miles.. So I went with the Michelins. You can buy cheaper,, but can you buy better? 275/35/18 front and 325/30/19 on the rear.

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Heat exchanger for the supercharger, This was pretty one of the first that cr racing built. I waited for a few months for this as well. It is a very nice piece. If you ever need anything Paul Hammond is a good guy to deal with, very professional and returns calls. I also purchased a radiator from them. It has the oil cooler and ps cooler built in. However I looked at the cooling system as insurance for the engine.

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Ricks fuel tank with ctsv pump and vaporworx controller, Pretty cool stuff, to bad such a beautiful part is under the car.

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Stainless fuel line from tank runs down the inside of frame rail.. I learned a lot about stainless. I would use it again. I may do a few things different.


I have done all the work on this car myself, the lack of resources living in the middle of Wyoming makes you learn.. or figure it out.. I have also learned a lot from all the lateral-g members.
Thanks for the help Guys.

Hope everyone enjoys my update pics, and I plan to have it on the road next year.. Long cold winter in Wyoming.

Looks great! I think?? :headscratch: :D

:cheers: Trav

Good progress Travis,gotta get better on the updates though.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Great update Travis. Keep at it man!

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Build Thread Update Asphalt Cowboy!
 

So I figured I needed a name for my build project 69 Camaro. I decided Asphalt Cowboy would be a good one with the help of a few members of the forum. It seems that if you live in Wyoming everyone thinks your a Cowboy and own horses or cows or something that eats hay and sh*ts in the field. Well not this guy, the closest thing I have to horses is horsepower.. The real deal.. I am updating a few pictures on my build and will give a little detail on each picture. Thanks for looking and as always the feedback.

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Hideaway headlight setup, with dse motors works great. Thanks for all that gave input before I ordered this. Grille fits good. Had to do a little shimming on the lights but nothing to bad.

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Built hood latch. CR racing heat exchanger was to close and also installed quick click safety latches on the top of hood.

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Motor and transmission out for the 20th time.. The red board with carpet on it is a gravel creeper,, That was before we had a shop with a concrete floor.

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This picture I original had the ac lines running through the firewall. I ordered a bulkhead fitting and new ac lines with the aeroquip ez clip fittings. Probably was not necessary, but that's how car guys do stuff

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I showed a few people this picture of the car on the rotissierie and the said that's how it was the last time they saw it 3 years ago! I had to explain I had it running and backed out of the shop. Then tore it apart again.. Some more grinding and welding. I will be either a good welder or grinder when I am done with this car..

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I shot some dp90 on the frame and bottom of the car. Then used Eastwood ceramic chassis semi gloss black, Turned out pretty good. I thought about powder coating but did not want to be at the mercy of waiting on someone else and for touch up purposes.

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Sprayed the frame this morning, Will let it dry a few days, then try out the Upol Raptor stuff,, Then some shiny paint on the outside,,:thankyou: for everyones advice, would be hard to build a car like this in the middle of Wy without Lateral-G!

Nice !

Thanks Wayne,,

Glad to see you making progress. Can't wait to see it in color. Good luck!

Thanks Trey

Asphalt Cowboy Build Update!
 

So I haven't updated my build thread for a while. The last time It was on the rotisserie and the car is back together now. I took it to Collins Muffler in Loveland Colorado and had 3 inch exhaust installed. I have spent the last 2 doing the jams on the car. I have the doors and fenders back on and lined up. I am using Cromax paint on it. It is going to be a mazda Solar red effect. It is a tri-coat, I worked in a dealership bodyshop and have dealt with tri-coat paints, I was hesitant to go with it, I haven't done a complete paintjob since 04,, I was a little gunshy to say the least. However when I did the jams everything sprayed out very nice. So I plan to spray it this week.

Travis ... that's a great looking color, you spraying the car yourself?

Hey, how did the raptor bed liner come out? Is the Eastwood chassis paint holding up as you planned?

More pics when you can ...

Michael

Nice color Travis, The car will look great. Keep the photos coming.

Yes I will be painting it in one of my friends shops. If you look at the mazda dealership down there in Ft Collins there is a red on there new cars that is the color we are going with (Wife picked it). The raptor bedliner kit is the way to go for a guy that is doing it himelf. I like the texture of it, It's simple to mix and spray. The eastwood paint seems pretty good so far. I will try to post up some more pictures through the week. Been working on it everyday for the past two weeks.Thanks for the compliments

Travis that color looks great,car is really looking good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks buddy! The picture doesn't do much for the color, Should have is sprayed this week. I see your thinking of selling yours. Its a beautiful car hope whatever you decide to do works out.:thankyou:

Hey Travis, I just read through your thread. You have done an amazing job so far, and have some really nice parts on your car. I look forward to your progress.