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J-ROD '68 Camaro
We're currently working on the this '68 Camaro for a customer. Its a pretty "simple" build with a mild amount of fabrication... The body will be very stock, all factory trim and emblems. The only exterior mod will be a little bumper tuck front and rear...
Its getting a DSE front clip, Art Morrison IRS, 427 BBC with an early corvette tripower, and a 5 spd. Should be a fun build! Heres where we started: http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...B339C9BB40.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...E3364E1C5B.jpg The body was very clean! The worst part of the car was the colony of mice that lived in it throughout the years... We found rust in very unusual places. http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...E196FE32B0.jpg The glamorous part of building cars... Scraping undercoat for a day... Thank God for the rotisserie! http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...A21C1A9FE9.jpg We got the main areas of the car blasted, and mounted it to the frame table. I was pretty surprised to see that the body was twisted about 1/2"! An easy fix now, but could have been a nightmare! http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...B1067147DA.jpg |
Looks like a great build. This will be fun to watch go through the process.
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Looking forward to seeing the details on the IRS install and how "simple" this build stays.....I can see the snowball forming already!
Nice Buick. :thumbsup: Dan |
Old school 427 tripower with IRS - I like it! :thumbsup:
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Heres the morrison Rail that welds into the car.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...4DCBC7C2A5.jpg
We started getting the rear rail mocked up where they want it to go... It really requires minimal cutting to get it installed. But... we are after a lower ride height... We decided to raise the rear floor and rear rail up 2". That would give a a 5 3/4" ride height.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...D14F10AE4E.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...44F17C59C6.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...E04A4C97B2.jpg The rail is in, at its final height.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...C56FEE1CF5.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...61E58E7412.jpg |
Will the 2" mod allow the IRS full travel or are you going to have to make further modifications?
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Just so I understand, 5 3/4 measured from what point?
Great work btw :thumbsup: |
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Another nice build!
Just wondering, what went into going with a sub frame and rear weld in system over a full frame? |
Rick I asked the same thing. Turns out, the owner wants a fairly stock look when the hood is open, the hydro formed DSE rails fit the bill.
Looking forward to seeing this one come together.....as well as the falcon! :thumbsup: Dan |
More progress on the '68!
http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiv...9301B.jpg.html We used DSE mini tubs... Here is how the tub fit with the Morrison railhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...2A3C3CD90D.jpg The rail has a taper to it, and the tubs don't... We decided to add a wedged flange to the tub that welds to the rails.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...B86F68122F.jpg Pic from insidehttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...4A77060ABA.jpg We got a re-pop rear floor section and trimmed out the area needed for the IRS. The customer wants a stock looking rear floor, so we made a step in the floor matching all the factory radiuses. http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...96101A00_1.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...4ED90F33_1.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...65526175_1.jpg We will fab a new floor area under the rear seat.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...5335CC4DCC.jpg |
We got the inner structure welded in place and painted in the areas we cant reach with the quarters on...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...5D6DAAE42F.jpg Quarters on! http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...8C9A5FE94A.jpg Heres a view from the bottom showing the rear floor area we made and the aftermarket truck floor raised up 2". http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...CB1FD8E549.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...2C4EAD5187.jpg Ride height! http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...6940218673.jpg |
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Yup i see you getting MUCH busier after Sema! Great work and attention to the details! Build it and they will come! Not saying your not busy or getting the recognition just saying great job!
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lookin good.
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Awesome and beautiful work. Keep the pics coming can't wait to see the progress. Looking to do the same w/ my '68, DSE front clip & Morrison IRS.
Hate to ask questions, hope you don't mind, but can you fill us in on what track width your using? wheels, size and bs? tires? Thanks Dave |
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Very Nice!
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Jared- the IRS is getting assembled today, and the photographer is coming down to get some pics for the catalog. Looks great with the Camaro diff in there.
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We're looking forward to getting it sitting on all 4! |
We got the rear suspension! It looks killer!!!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...2A8CC229D6.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...E386FE6A15.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...15DED02ACD.jpg Also getting the engine and trans mocked up!http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...7128B0F46D.jpg We had some slight clearance issues with the half height body mounts and the TKO600. Im raising the tranny tunnel about the trans 3/4". http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...358CB12A11.jpg |
I have to tell you that you have a very nice rear end,nice parts:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Making very nice progress Jared. Morrison IRS looks awesome!
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Great build going on here:hail:
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Looks awesome. That's the art Morrison setup correct?
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What type of rod end bushings are used in the IRS UCA and LCA ? They look a little like a Spohn joint (large delrin bushed 360 degree rose joint). Is there no rubber or poly in the setup ? (I have come to the conclusion that hard jointing suspension and then soft joining the subframe is the ideal solution to the bushing firmness batle).
also, I never did find a price for the IRS on their website. I don't have any serious plans to buy one or I would call them. But, probably not the appropriate place to discuss here but if someone wanted to throw out a number... Its great to see it getting installed though and how that works, and always nice to know about a local shop that does high quality work. |
Looks great! The rear suspension looks like a real slick set up AME is putting out! Really digging the "Old School Big Block"!
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What kind of wheels are going on this thing? Would love to see something somewhat vintage looking with a meaty sidewall.
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Here are some more pics! We had to make a new trans x-member. The aftermarket one we had didn't allow enough room for the exhaust... The new x-member fits very tight to the floor, that did force us into making it come apart on one side... If we didn't put the joint in it, it would be stuck in the car... (half height body mounts) http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...00F9EF8B7F.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...EEE1A36B70.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...74A5E302FC.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...AB3C42E1D8.jpg Starting on the exhaust also! http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...B0B5071F85.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...6D793ED696.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/q...23F745C6C6.jpg |
Looks great wish I could come do some work for you guys haha
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So..... Not to question the owners build but cast manifolds on a bbc on a car w/a DSE front/AME rear seems.....
Uhmmm..... out of place?? |
My opinion is for a car that sees a lot of driving or track time I feel cast is best. Even though it looks no where near as pretty and doesn't perform as well as a good header they are less prone to cracking. Even the best headers sooner or later crack. it's the nature of expansion and contraction. now days a lot of cast manifolds flow equally as good too. I agree some tubular long tubes would look nicer but to each is their own.
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Exactly what I want to do with my exhaust system. Keep it away from the speed bumps. The trans. cross-member is very clever !
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I really hope they run a set of super wide 15s or 16s. |
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