69 Camaro v2.0 - Project "Major Havoc"

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Chris, Well done my friend. Awesome kick off for “Major Havoc”. Subscribed and you know I'll be watching with great interest. I know you've been chomping at the bit.

Thanks Curtis. I'm glad to finally be far enough long to have something to write about and also be able to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for everything you've posted in your build thread, especially those renderings with the different wheels and colors. Since our cars are a lot like in terms of appearance, seeing the different wheel colors and stripes was very useful for me. When we last spoke at RTTC, it appeared at the time that we might be finishing our builds at about the same time and be able to lay down some victory rubber together. My finish date is now looking like around March. How's yours going?

Originally Posted by Matt.A

Finally! Your car has been apart longer than Dave's. Wait, my car died the same weekend as Dave's. I think that was four months ago, and that means you've been keeping this under wraps and plotting quietly for quite some time
Matt

Yes, "Finally!", I agree with that. The car has been apart too long with not much to write about. Got delayed with some doctor's bills and other adventures(which are still ongoing). Good to be making progress though. Not quite the skunk works you and your dad have going though, Mr. GT500, GT, and oh yah, that GM award winner '69. What's the scoop on your engine?

[DFRESH]

We just get rid of one all aluminum big block 69 Camaro and bamm--another one pops up.

Really stoked to see progress brother. Your former DSE minitubs are sitting in my raceroom--should you change your mind.

Am also relieved you will be keeping it a driver ---I think that keeps the fun factor greater versus having only a single purpose ride. It would be great to have one for each if funds and time allowed wouldn't it?

I've always loved your approach of being so well documented with respect to your parts, costs, experiences with install and the feedback on them after they've been tested. It's one of the things I have always appreciated about you, and Todd as well---honest feedback about the process from start to finish. Plus, it's a great read--I love all the tech and seeing it from start to finish with the details. It has saved me funds and has helped make decision making easier. I'll never do it---but am grateful for analytical and anal retentive engineer types like you and Todd.

Listen, Natalie and Christian can come stay with you guys as much and as long as you would like--so just say the word. Last night, Barbie and Ken made an appearance in the back seat of the Camaro--that crossed the "D" line.

Yeah, I see your thread is already morphing danger close towards another DG Project Update Open Discussion thread. What choice do you have when the chief derailer is also a Mod? God Bless DG, and God Bless America. We just need JerDog and Skip to join in and get some vids going. I'll see what I can do.

If you need a hand on any weekend, just say the word. I will plan a trip down soon so I can check it out---I'll bring the Dub machine.

Doug

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

What's the scoop on your engine?

Steve Rupp has been helping with that, and just as we finalized all of the parts selection, I suppose you could say that he got very busy helping to take care of a couple kids.

I hope to get the car back together in the next couple of months.

Oh, and like Doug said, if you need any help with anything, I'm close by and happy to help. I've gotten good at holding parts in one hand, and a beer in the other. I'm also good enough to only do more complicated things twice now.

Matt

[Flash68]

Chris, I apologize for the poor etiquette of our other members here who continually attempt to derail your thread.

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

I'm not going to hold up my build because of the tranny.

That sounds like a personal situation buddy.

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

Hopefully Kandie and I can make our way up there some time soon and check out your new digs.

Thanks and would love to have you and the wifey anytime you're in the area!

Keep on keepin on.

[Ron in SoCal]

What, no technical update today Chris? Get busy Sir or you'll be hijacked by someone (Dave Gordon) after dinner...

[DFRESH]

Chris--come on--you are killing me here---give us something.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

Chris--come on--you are killing me here---give us something.

He saved up a years worth of normal updates for this thread. The next update might just be him testing and tuning at a secret location in Mexico.

[chr2002ca]

Sorry gentlemen! I'm close to posting a new round of updates and photos. Got the front completely put back together with the exception of the electric fan controller that came in the mail yesterday. Will probably wire that this weekend. It took a little extra time to re-run some wiring, finalize a few rear mount points on the new inner fenders, and I also moved the horns down behind the lower valance so that they weren't hanging in front of the radiator and blocking air flow. I've also got the main hoop and hoop-to-package tray bars test fit and today I'm going to pull them back out and shoot them in satin black. So far, the Tiger Cage has lived up to its billing as bolt-in and it's been a pleasure to install with only minor exceptions and a few broken drill bits. I'll have a full write-up and more photos posted by the weekend.

[intocarss]

I heard my name and I'm lurking Great build now add some stripes to the roof would ya