So I want to do something a little different with this years pics as I think I have finally learned/confirmed something with myself this year.
I know a lot of us strive to build our cars and in some cases customers cars and each year the bar gets raised higher and higher (see Roadster Shop's Riddler build quality 69 Yellow Camaro). What I've learned is that there needs to be a starting point for each build. Which means try not to build a car that is out of your means being it skill, time or financial. Be honest with yourself as that is the mistake all of us make.
So I am going to pick a few cars that I think are really well done at 3 or 4 different levels. First being this beautiful 1970 Z28 that I bet 90% of the attendee's walked by thinking it was just a restored 1970 Z28.
Everything that was done to this car was done tastefully and could easily be done by anyone on this board.
Simple Details like longer wheel studs, open lug nuts and white outlined tires
Notice he actually kept the small block and just detailed it and he did it well. You can see he added down bars, stainless fuel lines, period correct overflow tank, Original Air Cleaner that draws fresh air from the cowl, and even mounted a remote oil filter on the stock fender brace.
DEI Spark Plug boots
Nice touch with the tow hook ( see Keith at Custom Works )
moving on to the front suspension
Notice the upper arms ( the lowers are braced stock arms )
I also like where is mounted his hood pins
