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'Inferno' by Roadster Shop
Just because we know you guys like to be kept in suspense...:unibrow:
A little tease of something pretty special we have been working away at in secret for a while... 'Inferno' will debut next Tuesday at SEMA in the HRIA booth (#23395). For now, enjoy... Teaser 1 Teaser 2 |
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Can't wait to see it!
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I was wondering where the SEMA 2016 content was this year. Very little buzz or preview going on on this forum.
I had to watch the video twice just to figure out what kind of car it was (although I should have just assumed I guess). So then I went through it pausing every 1.5 seconds to drink in each detail. Looks pretty slick. I like the interior a lot already. And LT1 action , sweet. |
So if it debuted yesterday let's see the goods !
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pics from hot rod
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from super chevy
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Incredible car! Pictures only tell half the story.
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link to build
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Unbelievable:king:
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Inferno
I just went through every picture, and I am absolutely blown away ... has to be the most expensive camaro on the planet. The whole build is so well executed, clean ... as stated above "unbelievable"
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Thanks for all the comments guys!
This car was for sure one of our most intensive and detailed builds. We were delighted with the reception it received at SEMA and we were honored to have it land in the Top 10 as a Mothers Shine finalist and also received a Goodguys Gold award! Stay tuned for a giant build thread! RS |
Amazing build.
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Incredible car Chris. Spent a lot of time staring lol.
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RS needs to produce those mirrors for us regular guys. :headscratch:
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WOW! This build is simply amazing!
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After going through all the build pictures i am speechless
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Well, the dust has settled after a great SEMA show so it seems fitting we 'show our working' on this Camaro. This has been an incredible project for us to work on. We truly had some pretty big unknowns to tackle in terms of design, fabrication and if some of what we wanted to achieve was even possible. We had some great, knowledgeable and talented partners who helped along the way, without whom many of these details would all have been diluted to make it 'easier' or less of a headache. Thankfully we retained everything we wanted in this car and didn't let go when it got tough. We have an amazing team here at the shop and we simply couldn't have pulled it off without this combination of people.
The owner, John, actually just emailed me yesterday with an amazing pic of the original car back in 1995 in 'All Chevy' magazine. Awesome throwback and a nice 'full circle' starting point to kick off with... https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5513/3...4e05dec4_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5591/3...17fbc841_b.jpg Day one! (certain C10 in the background will give you an idea how long ago this was...) https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5674/3...ef0f32cc_b.jpg Teardown: https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5768/3...d54ff66a_b.jpg https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5545/3...aa481720_b.jpg We knew this was going to be a performance based build so as always, we got the shell set up with our full FAST TRACK chassis with IRS option. https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5684/3...cd59ef16_b.jpg https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5684/3...cd59ef16_b.jpg https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5784/3...ffd1bfde_b.jpg https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5742/3...ee17df75_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5798/3...4f1ca0c6_b.jpg |
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Chris, may I ask how long this build took you guys from start to completion ?
Thanks Steve |
Awesome, thanks for the additional photos!
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I guess by now I should recognize them but what headlights are those ?
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This car reminds me of a factory concept car. It has so many design elements that don't look possible by a "regular" hot rod shop.
While there were at least a dozen cars at SEMA that were simply stunning, this was one of my two favs. I couldn't believe it was not part of the Battle of the Builders. Your team should be very proud. You have assembled some really talented craftsmen. Congratulations on another masterpiece! |
More Picks???
Are there any more pictures of this car yet ??????? I went to the RS website and did not see any,
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More pics!
With the chassis and initial floor and trunk sheetmetal situated, the body was sent to be stripped to see what we were up against. https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5546/3...cd1f2de6_b.jpg https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5487/3...c08d326b_b.jpg Not the worst car we have started with, but certainly not the best... the usual cowl panel rot around the windshield and back glass area. Some prior patch panel repairs etc... https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5538/3...577f36f3_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5534/3...de81170e_b.jpg https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5764/3...32f153c9_b.jpg https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5636/3...fda800a0_b.jpg https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5587/3...ee89283e_b.jpg With so many small pieces and patches, the best approach is a clean slate... https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5826/3...6f2d1434_b.jpg https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5620/3...a04a30ca_b.jpg |
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With the foundation in decent shape, the design direction was also dialed in.
The plan was simple: retaining the character of a '69 with enough detail and nice modifications that truly set it apart. Not just 'another' '69. Somewhat of a 'concept car' feel with a contemporary edge within the lines of the 1st Gen, a little nod to some exotics and hypercars with some of the finishes and styling cues. We wanted to flex our design, 3D, machining and printing muscles a little too so this seemed the perfect car to do it... https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5344/3...d8262bb4_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5465/3...cfb7b135_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5815/3...2918e7a4_b.jpg Custom fab began with minimising the drip rail detail: https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5656/3...d1027c9c_b.jpg With some of the mods we had planned, there wasn't really a way to 'ease into' them...most involved some pretty drastic cuts and throwing out some pretty large pieces of the car. Case in point, the tailpanel: https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5706/3...f3f2acfb_b.jpg With the opening roughed in, we could mock up the profile of the new bumper and how it would integrate into the corners. https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5597/3...54a67fb1_b.jpg https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5342/3...e472d874_b.jpg https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5334/3...4082c2d1_b.jpg |
Nip/Tuck:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5761/3...f4339873_b.jpg https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5822/3...416e2793_b.jpg Lower diffuser insert: https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5585/3...86b3fdb5_b.jpg Mockup: https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5724/3...35c7c08a_b.jpg Keen eyed amongst you will notice some slight changes in the lower rear later on. With such a radical cut and fab, we started in one direction and then changed slightly as we saw it, stared at it ...stared some more... tweaked here...moved a piece there. Just part of the process. Cardboard, tape and bent tig rod curves work well for us up to a point. When it comes to much larger areas involving multiple surfaces, planes, converging shapes etc, sometimes a two steps forward, one step back approach is needed... Underside with central insert mocked up and vented 'closeouts'. We also transitioned the lower rear quarters by removing the pinchwelds and making a new smooth transition to meet up with the rear diffuser area in the same plane. https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5755/3...5a3dd677_b.jpg |
Hey Chris, thanks for the explanation as it gives us even greater appreciation of all the work involved.
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Can you explain what the purpose of the square tube tacked to the firewall? Does this keep it flat during the weld process ?
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This build it spectacular! We would have loved to see it at SEMA, but unfortunately didn't get the chance. :( |
is that yellow a "common stock" paint code? Or custom blended?
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Excellent fabrication and design work.
What hood latch are you using and do you have any closer pictures of it? I'm looking for some ideas on a project of my own and I like the direction you chose. |
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It's Friday so time for some more pics!
Picking up where we left off, the next job was the side scoops. Always a signature feature of most '69s so we decided to use it as a nice contrast area against the yellow. Some sheet metal mods to the area to highlight more of a 'scoop' with a fabbed accent bezel. https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5325/3...2056dafa_b.jpg https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5472/3...75026a45_b.jpg https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5611/3...03a3f8c3_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5538/3...373a257f_b.jpg With a fairly decent fabrication project nicely reduced to 4 images (:rolleyes:), we turn our attention to the rear spoiler... Stock as a visual starting point. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5726/3...aca65878_b.jpg As with many of the features, we wanted it to look cohesive with the car and not a 'hey look at this spoiler'. We decided on a simple more 'blended' and slightly lower look with a stepped detail (this detail escalated as you will soon see...) Step 1...remove skin. Makes any welding, hammer work and underside access a lot easier without the bracing in the way. https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5533/3...e7bd0b4c_b.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5779/3...0b881a24_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5553/3...cc1c78ac_b.jpg https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5826/3...a5c60584_b.jpg https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5342/3...dd3cfcd8_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5810/3...03a59831_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5520/3...53a12331_b.jpg https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5601/3...000385ea_b.jpg https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5767/3...4d56867e_b.jpg Step detail to follow... |
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