HRBS Introduces “Shop Bitch” 1967 Nova Build

[frankenstang]

Originally Posted by HRBS

Thanks Greg.
Actually no mods at all to the quarters.
The Billet ones we made duplicate the factory shape and fit into the factory position. We just made them to house a one piece lens. The lens we made from 3/16" thick red acyrlic and used a diffuser in back.
We will run LED's behind. There is no provision for a back-up lens (at this time).
In this pic, the lovely Mrs HRBS is holding the new one up against the factory one to show the difference.

ive seen those tail lights before. i like the fact there is no back up light but the ones from shiney-hiney.com have the best of both..project looks killer man keep the pictures and info coming!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

You got a car from the midwest without rust,Leave those here and take the crappy ones..haha. Looks like a good idea for a project

[HRBS]

Tracy.... i bought it site unseen on the prior owners word that is was solid. I was expecting that to be slightly false and have a rot box show up. The original plan was to cut it up like all my other builds but after it showed up I kinda had a heart.... (imagine that).

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by frankenstang

i like the fact there is no back up light but the ones from shiney-hiney.com have the best of both..project looks killer man keep the pictures and info coming!

I agree.

Awesome, Steve, keep us up to speed.

[Bad Bowtie]

Just in time!!!!!!!! I'm going through my dad's 66 right now, though my hands are somewhat tied ( he's heavy on old school ) on somethings maybe i can show him some of the cool things we can do and how it looks before hand. We'll be watching
BB

[HRBS]

Wheels showed up today in unbelievable time. 3 weeks from ordering.
They're Intro ID321 in Matte Charcoal. Sizes: 19x11 &18x8

Tires should be here this week. Once I get the tires mounted, I can start building the rear section and rear housing. Next it will be off to Media Blast so I can finish the bottom side while doing the rear section. I made it a point to get this into body prep by April 1st (all while working around customer cars) !!

[tones2SS]

Nice looking wheels.

[bigtyme1]

Looking good Steve. you did a great job on the washers. Have we made a final on the color?

[Garage Dog 65]

Great build to watch Steve ! Thx !!

I didn't see a budget target listed anywhere for this build. Is it too soon to throw that out there yet - or did you have a ball park up front to work with ?

Jim

[HRBS]

Originally Posted by bigtyme1

Looking good Steve. you did a great job on the washers. Have we made a final on the color?

Thanks Mark. Its come a long way since you've seen it. Yes, the color was the only easy thing to pick and stick with... LOL. It will be Slate Blue off a 2008 Dodge Magnum.

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65

Great build to watch Steve ! Thx !!

I didn't see a budget target listed anywhere for this build. Is it too soon to throw that out there yet - or did you have a ball park up front to work with ?

Jim

Jim.. thanks for the good words. I have to imagine and price this build as if it were being built for a customer. To be fair to other builders on the site, I dont want to throw a number out there. I will say as a turn key build, start to finish adding all parts cost, & labor it will be over $60k and under $80k when completed. That will include a custom stitched, hand built, one-off interior that will really make the car stand out. (ps.. that also includes the original cost of the car [$3,800])

Originally Posted by Richio1

Off to a great start...hey I want a set of those washers...can you hook me up with a full fender bolt kit with button head bolts for a 69 camaro?

I've been looking around and I see Fesler and Ring Bros have the washers but no one has put together a turn key bolt set including the button head bolts with the washers... hint, hint!

We are working on producing these. We made enough for this build and I am currently working on packaging and pricing etc. I am running a few more off in between other projects. I dont think I will offer complete car "kits" as there are way too many cars out there. But we will offer a complete unit with washer, bolt and rubber backing as a whole. You will just need to know the quantity and order accordingly. Currently I am working with a local anodizer, trying to get a deal on anodizing them in mass quanities.