69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool

[214Chevy]

Ron, I wanted the same billet spindles for my C5 setup, but at that price I didn't want to buy them just to cut the steering arm off of them for my application. Although, after seeing yours, I may have to reconsider that. They look sick on your subframe. I really like it.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by cencalc6

What Brand undercoating did you use? came out very nice

Ron, What Headers are you plan on using? There's (3) Headers I have in mind.

1. Art Morisson Headers 1-3/4 with 3" Collectror
Mild Steel $625.00

2. Stainless Works 1-3/4 with 2"-1/2 Collector
Stainless Steel $890.00

3. Kooks 1-7/8 with 3" collector
Mild Steel $950.00

Hey Phillip - I used UPOL Raptor liner. Comes w a gun, lays out fairly smooth and doesn't weigh a ton. As far as headers, my AME frame has cut outs so the only ones above that technically fit is their own. But w your cubes I would run a 1 7/8". I bough an unwelded set of Kooks and will mod them to fit nice and tight..

Originally Posted by Gandalf

Ron - time for that visit we talked about... We have options and they are hot on/off the press. "Call me".

Have a great 4th holiday weekend bud!

Gregg.

Will do G! Can't wait...

Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

Ron, I wanted the same billet spindles for my C5 setup, but at that price I didn't want to buy them just to cut the steering arm off of them for my application. Although, after seeing yours, I may have to reconsider that. They look sick on your subframe. I really like it.

Hey Marcus! Thx for the props. I bought the spindles because I plan on flogging the car, plus it lowers my COG. You may have options w your custom sub that could avoid all that. I'll call you over the weekend...

[Rick D]

Looking good Ron, but when are we going to see some full pictures

[awr68]

Wow! That sub looks great! Trunk came out very nice as well as the rest of the car! You have to be totally stoked!!

[daytonayellaz]

Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

Ron, I wanted the same billet spindles for my C5 setup, but at that price I didn't want to buy them just to cut the steering arm off of them for my application. Although, after seeing yours, I may have to reconsider that. They look sick on your subframe. I really like it.

LOL! Had I not done Ron's... I would probably be right there with you bro. But with some planing it can be done and come out great. Its not just a straight cut. With the bolt hole where its located and to retain strength in that area I made multiple cuts after removing the bulk of the arm. I wanted to blend the 2 angles together and make them look like they were made that way. The most recent pics of the spindles Ron posted show that pretty well.

I would be happy to help if you buy a set. If you want them to look like these.... send them to me and I will do them for you

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by daytonayellaz

I wanted to blend the 2 angles together and make them look like they were made that way. The most recent pics of the spindles Ron posted show that pretty well.

I would be happy to help if you buy a set. If you want them to look like these.... send them to me and I will do them for you

Thanks bro! They look gorgeous. I cannot even tell where you cut them, because you blended them so good. I may have to take you up on that offer. Can you pm me your cell?

[daytonayellaz]

Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

Thanks bro! They look gorgeous. I cannot even tell where you cut them, because you blended them so good. I may have to take you up on that offer. Can you pm me your cell?

Thanks for the compliments! It has been a lot of fun doing the suspension/fab work on Ron's car! I will PM you my cell right now.

[Ron in SoCal]

I’ve been off the radar for a while for a number of reasons, work, family, blah blah blah, but also because I just got back from a killer road trip. I flew to Indy for final assy on the car after paint and a day at Columbus GGuys. Day one (last Friday) in the shop was a killer. 14 hours of hot, humid assemble/polish (or vice versa), adjust, readjust, repeat. I freakin’ loved every minute of it. Saturday was a three hour drive up to Columbus and 7 hours hoofing around. I’ve been to Del Mar many times which is almost sensory overload and Columbus was beyond that. Cars, parts, displays everywhere! Walk past one venue area, turn the corner and there’s more to see. The Top 5 plus the Goosby Mustang were all just sick. Someone had said they’re all winners and I agree. Anyway, got to see all the vendors and bought a couple of goodies (Tremec would NOT let me talk them out of their T56 Maggie cut away display; something about it costing too much ), saw some great runs, rekindled old friendships and made new ones. That Mike Maier is a great guy and his car is bad a** as always, but his new motors is waaaaay over the top! He has set the AutoX bar for sure. Saturday night in Columbus is a cruising heaven. Early Sunday morning was back to Indy, power on finishing the car which took all day. At dusk, just as we we’re finishing snapping some pics Roger’s rig pulls into the shop so we load the car and all the parts up for the return trip home.





















There’s a bunch more, but I think you guys get the idea…

I cannot thank Travis Engle and Specialty Paint Applications owner Steel Orton enough. These guys humped and pumped through the last 15 months and the car came out great. Steel is a true car guy and real craftsman. My car was not a Roadster Shop build, but Steel went way beyond what I contracted and paid for but stayed true to the vision and ensured I was satisfied. Travis was there every minute helping w final assembly and made sure to tell me when I was doing it wrong . (J/K of course!) These two are/will be friends for life and I know we’ll share many more adventures. I also want to give props to Roger for the help in making sure the car gets home safely. The driver called me while I was in the air yesterday and told me he is on schedule and the car is fine. Customer service at its finest!

[70rs]

Holy s#*¡ Ron!!!! Now that is a thing of beauty!

Cudos to Travis & Steel for doing such a killer job!

Now get that motor in and ruin some tires!!!

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

........There’s a bunch more...

Well....let's see them then. No seriously Ron, she's a thing of beauty. I know you are glad to have her home. That color pops in the sunlight.