Not Grandma's car any longer.... - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve1968LS2** · #1 12-08-2006, 06:33 PM

New Torino hood.. flat black

17" wheels with 285/40 and 255/40 tires

painted back tail light panel

front spoiler

installed black vinyl top

Cut coil out of front springs

Voila.

Not bad for a just over $10k car..

Blaster11 · #2 12-08-2006, 06:36 PM

Nice!!! I like the choice of wheels and the blackout looks great!

Bruce

**camcojb** · #3 12-08-2006, 07:11 PM

looks great Steve! Did it have a vinyl top before?

Jody

slck6t9 · #4 12-08-2006, 07:27 PM

Looks WAY cool. We need a before and after comparison.

Scott

Kris Horton · #5 12-08-2006, 07:45 PM

Beautiful car Steve. I just did a 64 Fairlane for a shop. I think the renderings were in Hot Rod this month. If I'd known you were into them, I would have given you a heads up! Great work, especially for the low cost to build.

Oh, and that backdrop looks mighty familiar.

Musclerodz · #6 12-08-2006, 08:48 PM

Very cool. So Chevelle-ish now. I love the Cobra wheels.

Mike

**Steve1968LS2** · #7 12-09-2006, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slck6t9

Looks WAY cool. We need a before and after comparison.

Scott

Before..

There's a few thinks I could have also done, like paint the front bumper, grill and wheel centers. But I only had 5 days.. Maybe later. The car looks totally different from the geriatric cruiser it was before.

Also painted the rear tail light panels the same as the hood.

steemin · #8 12-10-2006, 04:38 PM

Steve,
Very nice.
Excellent choice on the wheels and hood.
Whats next?
Scott

**Steve1968LS2** · #9 12-10-2006, 05:10 PM

I was told I have to build and engine/trans/rear now and run 11.70's in the quarter mile.

Then I can work on the suspension, brakes and such..

Roger Poirier · #10 12-10-2006, 05:34 PM

At first I was not a big fan of this car or project Camaro by PHR. Over time, through the mag, you get a feel what these cars are all about and what has been accomplished. I now look forward to checking out that project Camaro. Last months issue showing you guys detailing the engine. I got a big kick out of that. Darn car is very respectable. For some or even most young people this is what they can afford. Sometimes these low budget builds are the way to go!

This car should be an enjoyable build as well. Good work Steve!

R.P.