1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Frankenstine

Any Real updates on this car????????????

It's a fair question. And the answer is no. Create a task reminder to check back in 6 months.

Originally Posted by Track Junky

For a real update some real work would have to have been done. I doubt it. I think he's still dumpster diving.

Originally Posted by Sieg

He's busy researching curtains, bathroom accessories, appliance mods, and gardening tools.

Sad but not far from the truth... fockers.

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Finally, somebody said what they are thinking.

Well that makes 2 of you now.

Originally Posted by 67XR7

subscribed. now I know why I havent seen this car at the pleasanton Auto x in a while.

Yep, I rode in a couple cars last weekend and realized what I am missin. Plus, it always feels faster when you're not in the drivers seat.

Originally Posted by DFRESH

I have to ask, after reading this thread again, what exactly are the requirements on this site in order to be selected a Moderator?

Envy can be an ugly trait.

Originally Posted by compos mentis

The requirement is simple Doug... the ability to turn a blind eye to 99.9% of everything posted.

Ok that is downright scary.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Ok that is downright scary.

What's downright scary? The picture, or the fact you are now focusing your attention on frying pans instead of oil pans?

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by FETorino

What's downright scary? The picture, or the fact you are now focusing your attention on frying pans instead of oil pans?

The fiance is in charge of that!

I do enjoy the interior design and furniture selection with her I will admit.

But the car is not dead in the water... I spent an hour yesterday talking to someone about doing a set of flares.

Oh and I am still watching for a dry sump setup.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Flash68

The fiance is in charge of that!

I do enjoy the interior design and furniture selection with her I will admit.

Nice to see your man enough to admit it. If you show some interest in what she is into then she will find a way to be interested in that SBC.

Originally Posted by Flash68

But the car is not dead in the water... I spent an hour yesterday talking to someone about doing a set of flares.

Oh and I am still watching for a dry sump setup.

I bought my dry sump but it didn't make it to Phil while I was gone so I need to call and check on it tomorrow. I guarantee yours will be cheaper than mine.

Flares? Old school SCCA look to match the mouse?

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Flares? Old school SCCA look to match the mouse?

I was thinking about doing a rendering to put my new set of ideas on the canvas, but I found a car I want to emulate so I don't need to spend the money on the rendering I figure.

I want to make the 68 Camaro version of this. Paint my white stripes matte black (and get rid of the little Mustang influence I inherited when I bought this car ) and rivet on the flares for a racy/industrial look. No flares molded into the body for me. I prefer the color contrast and lower cost.



I tried to buy the car but it was only $170k over my budget. Asking $175k.

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I was thinking about doing a rendering to put my new set of ideas on the canvas, but I found a car I want to emulate so I don't need to spend the money on the rendering I figure.

I want to make the 68 Camaro version of this. Paint my white stripes matte black (and get rid of the little Mustang influence I inherited when I bought this car ) and rivet on the flares for a racy/industrial look. No flares molded into the body for me. I prefer the color contrast and lower cost.



I tried to buy the car but it was only $170k over my budget. Asking $175k.

That De Tomaso is pure awesomeness. I think you're goal is doable considering you're trying to emulate a car with some heavy Ford associations.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

That De Tomaso is pure awesomeness. I think you're goal is doable considering you're trying to emulate a car with some heavy Ford associations.

Yep that mongoose would have been originally 289 Ford powered. Either that or the racing Pantera is the look you are going for you closet Ford lover.

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I tried to buy the car but it was only $170k over my budget. Asking $175k.

Any link to where that car was for sale? Not that I would want to buy it, but I'd love to see more pictures!

Thanx!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

Ah come on Dave. You gotta stop in HK at least once in your life. I had no idea what I was doing when I went there and it was still fun. If you could find the one corner of Kowloon that sells all the commercial cookware and supplies, I'm sure you be in heaven. Besides, I know your fiance would fair better than all the Japanese, and Ron, especially if Ron's parts buying and selling habits are any indication of his wheeling and dealing skills. And Ron still said he hada good time

Matt

I was kidding. We have a trip to Asia planned eventually. I've never been and she has relatives in S Korea still.

Ron probably bought a ton of things and resold them at break even before ending up with his final goodies if I had to guess.

Originally Posted by carbuff

Any link to where that car was for sale? Not that I would want to buy it, but I'd love to see more pictures!

Thanx!

I posted the 2 best pics I could find. I exchanged a couple emails with the owner and that was it.

http://www.dogfightmag.com/2012/02/1...maso-mangusta/

[67zo6Camaro]

Originally Posted by Flash68

:

You have been peeking at my idea sketch book again. Not fair.
"Rainy Day" project is getting similar treatment as I mentioned in our txt last week. Love the look. See how low the car is and how even the tire tuck is. Yup that's it.

We have the same taste.
Do you want to race to the finish (at least a driver state)? I'll build the composite flares for you.