Stielow's Latest Camaro
 

The May issue of Hot Rod magazine contains a press release on Mark's latest Camaro. It sure looks like John McBride did the rendering. As you might expect, the car carries Mark's clean and simple trademark look. At the same time, some dark 18" Fikse wheels (sorry, no dubs) add a dimension style and function to the otherwise white exterior. McBride can make anything look good. Drivetrain is a hybrid fuel Ecotec 4 banger. NAW! I'm just yanking on your spline. Relax! It's a LS7/six speed. A stock clip will carry DSE suspension and the back end will have a DSE Quadra-Link. Brakes are from Baer.

As the car represents his tenth first-gen project, it's called Project X. Gosh, that sounds familiar? I'm not sure if that's pronounced "ex" or "ten". :_paranoid Nobody's perfect. A name change might be in order. Hey, even Ferrari screwed up when they called their latest super car the Ferrari Enzo Ferrari. People call that particular Ferrari the Enzo, I'll just call this car Stielow-X.

No I will not scan in the picture for you as I am on the road. Go get a copy of Hot Rod for yourself. Lots of killer P-T stuff in that issue. It might not be out for a week or two though, so be patient. (I got mine here at the Hot Rod & Restoration Show in Indy)

Yep, that's McBride's work. :thumbsup:

Project X?

Tony Danza is gonna have a fit. :D

http://popularhotrodding.com/feature...phr_x_19_z.jpg

No.

Camaro X. Totally different.

We are also proud sponsors of Mark's newest 69 Camaro. We have been excited to see the car progress through its different stages, and are pumped to see that it is now released in HOT ROD. Keep your eyes peeled for an install article in HOT ROD that goes through all the steps needed to drop in an LS7/T56 into a 1st gen using our new LSX install kit, and T56 install kit.

Tyler

Sounds like another bad a$$ ride from Mark.

Now to figure out how to hire him.

What ever happened to the Nova he bought in KS?

Mike

He bought a 72 Nova out here in Ca. that Wheel 2 Wheel now has.

Just got my issue of Hot Rod the other day, great drawing. I am definitely looking forward to reading more about the build up :D .

David

Don't look for monthly chapters on the buildup. Mark is very busy at work so he couldn't commit to a deadline every 4 weeks.

How far along is the car?

It's not my place to say since it's Mark's project, but he's well into it. How about it Mark, got any pics to share since it's now public? :thumbsup:

I have a feeling it will look something like this one, minus the stripes and with a deck spoiler. Note the is NOT Stielows car, although it did inspire me to get black wheels.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery...ssic/1-800.jpg
http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery...ssic/2-800.jpg

Here is all I'm going to show you:

I present to you AFX Spindle Serial Number 000001. Thanks for the inspiration Mark.

Tyler

charley, what color did you request for the car...since it will probably end up in your collection anyway.... i figured maybe you had some say in the color :D

White

I had absolutely no input on the color. Mark has wanted to do another white car for awhile. I'm the same guy that didn't think silver would be a good choice on the Mule...... Doh :willy:

To the question on "how far along is it?"

Chassis - All the chassis modifications are done using a combination of ATS spindles and DSE parts

Drivetrain - All the powertrain has been modified up and trial fit in the car. I'm using ATS engine mounts, tranny cross member for a T-56, ATS headers and a C-5 Corvette accy drive for the LS7. The hardest part of installing the LS7 is the dry sump oiling system. I had ATS make me a pan that fits the engine and a '69 stock fron clip. Should work good.

Paint and Body - The body is at Perfomance Restoration get preped for paint.

I don't post that often so if someone can tell me how to insert some images I'll post them.

Thanks for the update, Mark.

As for the attachments, there's a size limit: 1024x768 and 150kb. If it's easier, e-mail them and I'll attach them to your post. :thumbsup:

mark
 

scotts faster then me

Thanks Mark!

John McBride's Art work
 

I would like to thank John McBride for the art work he did for this car. Hot Rod did not put that in the article.

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Looks good! keep us updated! :thumbsup:

The press release definitely says Project X --not Camaro X. But that's press releases for you. Also, McBride's signature is barely visible in the shadow behind the front tire. Glad to see that the car has an old school intake manifold. :thumbsup:

Cool stuff Mark. What computer controller are you going to run for the LS7?

I kinda like the wheel choice :thumbsup:

LS7 Controller
 

I'm going to use UMI Racings MEFI4 controler and mech. throttle body on my LS7. We have ran a few of these and they work great. Unlike the mock up photo I'm staying with the stock intake for now.

Looks good, how much more cage are you going to put in??

How much room did the Mule have with the cage, back seat purposes??

Thanks Mark.

That is going to be bangin ride.

Is that car going to run in One Lap of America?

Looks great, as usual! Love the rendering! :thumbsup:

Hey Mark,
How many Camaros have you done now? Don't get me wrong I love them, just wondering if you had any plans for other body styles.

Thanks,
Scot

Very nice....probably call this one "The Ghost"

Hey Scot, I know you want him to do a G-body, I wish he would too! :rofl:

Mark, the project looks great. Thanks for inspiring my build years ago with the Thrasher, and I'm sure this car will inspire many others. :thumbsup:

Hey Mcssgmachine,
You know it. Mark builds awesome pro touring cars. I want to see what he would do with a Monte. Vette suspension all around maybe? Twin turbo injected aluminum 406 with SB2.2 heads? Who knows, I know it would be a great car.
Scot

We are in the process of building an oil tank for a customer car (dry sump early SBC). It should be very cool and perfectly functional, fits in the same spot but has a significantly different form factor than the typical round circle track tanks. And you don't need to cut the inner fenderwell..... Looks like it is too late for this car, but if you change your mind, we should have a computer model of it in a few days, with the prototype within a few weeks thereafter.

Mark

Mark, love your work, and can't wait to see more.

BTW my wife hates you for transforming me from a regular gear head to a pro-tour gear head.... Now I spend money on big brakes too!

Is there any update on the car?

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Is he ever going to do a G-body car?

You'll have to read HOT ROD magazine to see the rest. ;)

Tyler