2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

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2nd Chance Camaro - Hauling the 2nd Chance Camaro to US Collision


Hauling the 2nd Chance Camaro to US Collision

Posted: Oct 14, 2011 www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Morning All,

The car is finally ready to make the journey to US Collision so I enlisted the help of my oldest daughter. She was more then confident she would be
able to handle the task of helping Dad get the car into the Trailer.



She did great the car went in without a hitch.



Mario was surprises to see how good the car looked. However there is still paint on the car and you never know what it's going to
look like under the paint.



Back in my Garage I needed to make a front end dolly so we could move the car around at Mario's once we removed the subframe.



Flash forward one week and Mario was kind enough to let me come over and work on the car.



JR helped me strip down the Sub Frame so we could put in the back of my Tahoe since I was to lazy to go grab my trailer.



We mounted the new dolly so Mario can tuck the car under his 69 Camaro Project. You have got to take a minute to go look at the build thread
on his 69 Camaro. That car is going to be over the top cool.






Finally started bringing parts home from my warehouse. No matter how big your garage is you always want more space.



My youngest decided she was going to help dad install the Edelbrock Shorty Headers. As you can see she believes in Safety First.



In order to tuck the exhaust on 2nd Gen. Camaro's you are going to need Shorty headers. Edelbrock headers are American Made and the only
choice for this project. They will only need a minor modification on the one side.



Both my girls are hard workers and always willing to lend a hand sooner or later I am going to get my wife to come out to
the garage to work on this car.

[70rs]

Looking good Marty, it's nice to see the kids involved.

[GregWeld]

Great pics Marty!

Funny -- my daughter was always out in the shop with me.... My son had no interest at all. Get down in the engine room of the boat (twin 300 hp Cummins turbo diesels) and Adrienne was right there with me - asking "what's that - how does it work" etc.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Great pics Marty!

Funny -- my daughter was always out in the shop with me.... My son had no interest at all. Get down in the engine room of the boat (twin 300 hp Cummins turbo diesels) and Adrienne was right there with me - asking "what's that - how does it work" etc.

It's pretty cool when the girls come out and help. Some of our friends kids come over and help me and ask if they can help. If it takes us all day to do one simple job but I am able to teach or show them something that is all that matters.

Funny thing is my 3rd daughter ( not really mine ) is coming over on Saturday to help me put the engine in the car.

[syborg tt]

2nd Chance Camaro - Bringing the 2nd Chance Camaro home

Bringing the 2nd Chance Camaro home
Posted: Nov 01, 2011* www.2ndchancecamaro.com

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Good Morning All,


Now that the car is heading home it's time to explain the build of this car. The goal is simple, build a car
that anyone can build using as many bolt on as possible.


Where most people make mistakes is they take on way more then they can handle. I've seen people spend
thousand on the latest and greatest bolt on part only to realize they don't have the time, tool, skills or funds
to complete the project. I've had people tell me they just bought a new subframe and they plan to install it
over the weekend in there garage. A couple months later I find out that they have finally given up on there
project and it's 4-sale for penny's on the dollar.


So my advise is.
Be realistic in what you buy, do you really need it and do you have time & skill to actually put that part on
your car. If you don't have a lot of free time in your life and you want a suspension upgrade. There are plenty
bolt on front end kits available.


Picture Time - Mario cleaning out the inside of the car.





That would be Scott (proTour73) reading a magazine while Mario & I look at the car. Seems Scott already been
down this road and is more interested in the latest issue of Hot Rod.* Just kidding Scott





The car shell looks really nice and there are only a few spots that will need rust & dent repair.





One modification that I can't live without is mini-tubs I want plenty of tire clearance. The plan is either
to run a 295 35 18 or 335 35 18 BFG KDW 2 tire on the back of the car. I am leaning more towards the
295 since the plan is to actually drive this car. Bigger isn't always better plus going to the 12" rim cost
$1000 more and the tires cost about $500 more.








Next Step is to put it on the Rotisserie so I can have Jay at iPro-Tek Powder Coating in Joliet, IL and media blast
the shell. I really want to see what is hiding under the paint and take care of the rust on the underside of the roof.

[65 347]

It's not that cold out, why is Mario wearing a coat?

Looking good!
Mike

[syborg tt]

LOL - heck it's was 34 out this morning. Maybe he's cold blooded

Originally Posted by 65 347

It's not that cold out, why is Mario wearing a coat?

Looking good!
Mike

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by 65 347

It's not that cold out, why is Mario wearing a coat?

Looking good!
Mike

Because those pictures are from last winter and the car is most likely already painted and being put back together as we type J/K Looking good Marty

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by badrs69

Because those pictures are from last winter and the car is most likely already painted and being put back together as we type J/K Looking good Marty

No really Mario is always cold - just kidding Mario

Yep I am way behind at posting pictures.

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2nd Chance Camaro - Cutting out the Stock Wheel Tubs at US Collision

Cutting out the Stock Wheel Tubs at US Collision
Posted: Oct 26, 2011 www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Morning All,

Now that the Camaro is at Mario's we can start getting the car ready for the new BF Goodrich KDW2
Tires. The plan for the car is to be street worthy and not look like every other Camaro being built right
now. First and foremost it has to be comfortable to drive and not attract the attention of every Law
Enforcement officer on the road.

Mario did all the work getting the tubs removed and trust me I heard all about how the instructions
sucked and that the DVD wasn't much help either. So I did jump in the car and headed over to his
shop and together we were able to figure out what they wanted us to do.

Step 1:
Trim using the provided templates



Step 2. Cutting the floor.
It doesn't have to be a snug tight fit as the new piece that you will be welding to the floor will take up
some of the gap. Also when you clamp the new wheel tub to the vertical piece it will close up any gap
that may be there. (( Picture will be posted later ))



Mario doing what he does best -- did I mention he called me and my car a bunch of names.



Step 3: Remove Wheel Tub
Make sure there is plenty of clearance to get the new tubs in. That's it - it's that simple.



Step Four: Final Test Fit
Make sure you can slide the new tub in and out easily. If not remove more metal.



Mario did his best to take a couple pictures. Seems Kenny and him are both Experts on the Camera.




Next step is to haul the car to Pro-Tek Powder Coating to for Media Blasting.

All I can say is Mario is a great guy and I can't wait to ride with him to BBT Fab. I am certain that
ride is going to be entertaining.