renderings completed!
 

Thanks to Carter Hickman for a great job on my car and being patient with my many requests and changes!

Now, I have to decide if I want polished, black powdercoated, or black chromed wheels and trim.

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Awesome rendering!!!!!

I say go with the polished wheel.

Alex

Nice renderings. :thumbsup:

I like the polished version better, too.

i vote on the matte rims

Nice job Carter! You've been pretty busy lately. You're doing awesome on the surfacing of these 3d models. Lighting looks perfect.

I like the single hood stripe with pinstripes, very clean and race-ready looking. I would match the wheels and stripe. The polished rims are a little too dominating for me on this paint scheme.

Either way, it's a great look!:thumbsup:

I would like to see the top rendering with the dark wheels...I'm thinking it would be a nice balance.

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congrats

WOW
THAT LOOKS GREAT..he makes them look like a picture
great guy to work with.great communication...and reasonable...

CARTER IS DOING UP MY CAR RIGHT NOW ...IVE SEEN THE FIRST BASIC IMAGES TODAY..gettin pumped....im in no hurry.. i want him to use his magic ....

RADRAMBLER

Yeah he has been very busy.. but he found time for my little ole project. :thumbsup:
We did have to move the light source to get the dark look all over that I wanted and it worked out great.
I think I agree with ya on the stripe-wheel match.
Anyway, kudos to Carter again!

Oh, so you mean dark stripe and wheels, but with the polished/chrome trim, grill, mirror/door handles? Interesting idea..... didn't think of that.... that might be the ticket..

I might have to ask Carter for another variation. :D

Rendering
 

Dark wheels and trim

I like them both! but if I had to pick, probably go with the powdercoated wheels!.... where can one see more work from Carter? does he have a web site?

Carter is outstanding. No website, but heres one


https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...ight=emptynest.

BTW, my vote is black chrome for the wheels.

Yes, that's what I think would look good. but with a polished lip on the wheels and dark center. If you think it may be too much chrome, loose the big trim piece below the side glass and gutter trim...that's what I'm going to do...less is more!! But if you want the sinister look then the all black trim is the direction to go....

Are you going to use an intercooler? If so, you may want to rethink filling in the lower valance as you will need as much air flow as possible.

Wow no kidding! some very nice work by Carter & that is one nice firebird! but as I was reading that thread I seen something about Project MILF! sure would like to hear more bout that project!:D

I would love to see this car with all satin finish. Including the wheels being satin as well. Not to many people go the satin look, i contemplated my car going satin when buying wheels.

So i am going to vote for the polished wheels. :yes:

Yep, custom intercooler should be on order soon... and even though the rendering doesn't reflect it, here is what we are thinking of doing - basically a mix of the 67-68 and the 69 lower valances... i would think it would provide enough airflow?

That may work fine but I may consider placing the lights out a bit further and doing one opening in the center were the air really needs to be for the IC to work to it's fullest....just a thought. :)

Is that your car in the pic??

What IC are you ordering? I'm thinking of ordering a Bell.

We talked about doing satin/matte finish all over but just am not convinced about durability vs. regular gloss/clear coat. I am actually thinking of doing the stripe in satin black for some color and texture contrast. Have seen that done on some cars and like that look.

I don't know if I would like that look... how do all the procharged/intercooled 69 Camaros get away with it? They have little to no venting through their lower valance. Hmmm...

No that's not my car. just a pic I saw somewhere that I saved for ideas.

Everyone seems to love Ron Davis IC's and highly recommend them altho they are very expensive. Bell looks good too. Not sure actually, but probably one of those 2... what others are you considering and have looked into?

This is what Jody did on the TT Camaro. http://www.camcojb.com/twinturbo/IMG_0750.JPG

I am also looking at a Treadstone IC...but leaning towards the Bell as I can have exactly what I want built...just need to confirm pricing. I would love to go Ron Davis but as you stated they are a bit pricey.

Oh, that does look good. Although the contour of the 69 seems to hide it under there a little more. Thanks for posting that. I will look into the Treadstone too, but sounds like they are not custom built..

You have a website or link to your car and more details?

Here's a link for Treadstone. They come assembled or you can order the core and endtanks unwelded. http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/index.phtml

Sorry but I shut down my webpage a year or so ago and haven't gotten Scott the needed info/pics for him to build me a new web page...soon though!

Basically it's your run of the mill '68 Camaro w/ a ProCharged LT1/T56, Sparco interior, Currie rear end, AME 4-bar, plenty of DSE parts, Fikse wheels, and a few more items. :)

I can email you a few pics if you like...

Yeah I was just cruising their site. Thanks. The one that handles up to 1000hp seems like a good price at $399. I might have to give them a try.

Yeah, would love to see pics. You can email them to dwgordon at gmail.com

thanks for the help.

Flash,

One more vote for the Dark Wheels and Trim, it gives it a nice stealthy look. Your rendering came out great, looks to be a top notch project.........

Hey, did you get a chance to go out to Goodguys Pleasanton last weekend. There were a few real nice camaros there........

Flash,
Do you have the motor that Jody was selling a few months back? If so, great buy.

How much fab work needs to go into the treadstone IC to work with a first gen?

Thanks man. I am leaning toward the stealth streetfighter look.

Yep I was at the show for a little before I had to leave early. There were some very nice Camaros there. I liked the silver 68 with the slightly darker silver/titanium stripes and Boze Boost wheels. Was a nice build.

Yup, I got that motor. Saved me many thousands and was perfect timing. I was going to have a 700-750 hp carbed 540 built but this came up and was too good to pass up.


I am not sure. I think awr68 is ordering one of theirs. I am looking at a twin IC setup now to line up with the vents of the stock 68 valance. I have a guy doing the work for me and my car is 4 hrs away from me in Carson City being built. Unfortunately I have very little mechanical skills. :(

What do you have going on?