Project Chaos: 1973 TA and 1969 Camaro
 

I'm relatively new to the site and love it. Great info and ideas with plenty of support when needed. Our projects are a 69 Camaro and 1973 Trans Am. The 69 Camaro has an LSX454 going in w/TKO600. We chose Ridetech's suspension pieces and Rushforth Livewire wheels. A lot has gone into the car the last few years and we are a couple months away from getting it back on the road. The pic is at the GoodGuys Lonestar Spring Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway. Attachment 43412

Our 1973 Trans Am is a new project and brand new to us. It is an original white on white car w/55k miles that received the total pro touring treatment by the team at Carbon Kustoms. The car is currently at West Bend Dyno in Wisconsin getting the finishing touches before we take delivery. We are looking forward to getting this car out on the track and to a number of events in 2014. I need to get some pics loaded up.

Glad to be a part of Lateral-g!:newbie:

Great pair of cars. Welcome to the site!

Thanks Jody! We look forward to being a part of the site.

Here is a pic of the 69 Camaro project progress.
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Pulled the 383 and removed the subframe. Found a crack in the shock mount weld. Decided to remove the subframe, fix the weld, clean it up and send it out for powder coating. Smoothing the firewall begins this week.

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The LSX454 fresh out of the crate. Using LS7 intake, coils, ECM and throttle assembly. Installing a Street & Performance front drive assembly. Dynatech headers. Waiting on the intake assembly. The one I ordered from GMPP was mis boxed and did not have the fuels rails and throttle body. They are replacing it but costing me a week on engine assembly. Good news is there is plenty to do so not too worried about it.

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Brian at Carr's Corvettes and Customs inverted the DSE wiper motor and mounted it under the front fender, totally hidden off the firewall.

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The latest addition to our garage. We have quite a list of changes, mostly cosmetic, a few safety items and small mechanical stuff but this car is simply bad a$$! Thanks Albert! We are honored to be the new owners of you Project Warhorse.

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The 1973 TA, aka Warhorse, without the Tire Bird wrap.

That blue car was a "wrap"? How cool.

I love wraps because you can change the look of the car DRAMATICALLY for modest money, compared to a paint job. Plus they are easy to make repairs from "off road excursions" on track days.

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You sure have 2 very nice cars,really like both of them,good luck and keep pics coming:thumbsup:

Ron, we contemplated keeping the wrap and finally decided to remove it. Check out the carbon fiber bird on the hood.

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Tubbed69...appreciate the comment. Your 69 is pretty damn awesome. I've looked through the thread a few times. I tip my hat to you for the level of skill and craftsmanship in your build.

Welcome Jay. :thumbsup:

Congrats on the purchase... I think a lot of us would couple a '69 Camaro with a '70-'73 TA. :cool:

Thanks Skip! Need to get them done and then drive em.

1973 TA Warhorse Wegner Engine
 

Here is a pic of the Trans Am's engine. West Bend Dyno is tuning for around 500-525rwhp.
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thanks Jay,I like the T/A unwrapped better,nice ride:thumbsup:

Welcome to the site Jay! I like your taste in cars :cheers:

Thanks Ron. Your Dead Pool build is killer.

So your the guus that got Alberts Bird. Great catch and great Camaro build. Welcome to the site.

You already have the picture thing down and your off to a great start.

Vince, we did purchase Albert's bird. It has been a real pleasure getting to know him and more people in the Lateral-g community. Look for more updates. We have some great plans for the car.

Best pic of 1973 TA Warhorse
 

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This is a bada$$ picture from 2012 SEMA. Albert and his team built a killer car. We are hoping to get some project pics up soon of the interior refresh. Adding a roll bar. Reconditioning the leather and painted surfaces.

Welcome to the board sir. Love both cars. I'm right up the road from you here in southeast Dallas.

Thanks for the welcome 214chevelle. You have a really nice Chevelle. Hope to see you at an event or two.

New wheels arrived today...
 

Early Christmas gift today. Rushforth Livewires came today for our 69 Camaro. They look fantastic. Thanks to Jason and his team at Rushforth. We can't wait to get them mounted up.

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Some Sweet Rides!

T.C.

Thanks TC! :thankyou:

Updated Pics of Smoothed Firewall on 69 Camaro
 

The Camaro is progressing along nicely. The firewall is coming together. Rookie mistake...I can't get multiple pics to load from my phone when replying to a post.
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Subframe is back from powdercoat
 

The subframe out of the 69 has been repaired and is back from powder coater.
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73 TA Update
 

The interior is out of the 73.
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Seats and panels are either being redone or replaced.

73 TA Roll Bar Installation Update
 

Received some updates from the team at West Bend Dyno today. The project is going slower than I wish but the holidays and PRI have been priorities. Hard to argue with that. :gitrdun:

Brad and team have been hard at work fabricating the roll bar for the 73 TA. Check out the updated pics...

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New shoes for the Camaro!
 

I ordered new tires for the Camaro today. I went with the Dunlop Direzza Zii's! I wish the Rivals came in 19" diameter. My wheel diameter choice left me with few options for a 200 treadwear tire.

They are supposed to be in this week.

255/35r18 fronts
275/35r19 rears

love the carbon bird contrast. superb

73 TA Carbon Fiber Hood Decal
 

Thnks man! It is freakin sweet...and real carbon fiber. All the credit goes to Albert Melchior of Carbon Kustoms. This 73 was his creation. This car, Project Warhorse, was his test bed for the companies products.

He had the hood decal cut out so the inside of the image would have the CF hood show through. Brilliant idea. There are so many small details on this car. We cannot wait to get further along in the project, post more pics, and see it come together. :headspin:

X2. :thumbsup:

Good to see some progress too.

Not easy being a big kid around Christmas sometimes, huh Jay? :D

you are not kidding Skip. Special shout out to you for suggesting and assisting in moving the thread to the Project Updates section. I appreciate the help.

69 Camaro Updates
 

I received a few updates on the 69 Camaro project. The LSX454 with the Dynatech headers installed.

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Got the Autokraft oil pan. This is a really nice piece. Thanks to the guys at Texas Speed for the recommendation.
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The firewall is in epoxy primer. Mocking up the brakes, clutch, steering, ac bulkhead, wiring, etc. Getting ready to move it into the body shop to fix the welds and seams before paint. Will all be hot rod black.
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Sounds great! Just wish to hell I could see the pictures. grrrrr

outstanding builds. Well done sir. Hope to see you around

Thanks tmadden! Always nice to see another Texan on the forum. Will you be making it to the Spring GoodGuys event in March?