My 69 Camaro, "Project Stance"

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by Rybar

Nice updates Doug, are you changing suspension with the rear end swap? How did you get the name Apollo 13 ??

Looks like I will be, yes. The plan, currently, is to update with the more modern version of the G-Link with the integrated sway bar. Since I have a new housing, I will weld on the Alston brackets that come with their setup---as if I ordered the rear from them--so no leaf spring pads. Then it will most likely get the new Baer Floater setup and finish it off with the new rear brakes to tie in to the fronts. I'm skepticle about getting it all done before the RTTC event. We'll see what happens.

The name for the car came while I was in the garage one night, late, and fighting to get the front LCA's into the car (bolt on--u know how a lot of these stories go). I had the movie "Apollo 13" on and just as I was reaching my point of complete physical and mental exhaustion laying under the car, there was a part in the movie where in order for them to stay alive on the busted up ship--floating in space with no power--they had to jam some square breathing filters into a setup made for round ones. They had to use all kinds of duct tape, plastic bags, etc. to make it all work. I felt the pain and could identify--LOL. So, that's how it came to be. Seems like the car fights me with just about every bolt on.

Doug

[Gandalf]

Been there brother. I can say from your story that I truely "get" the name. Perfect for where you were at and where a good number of us have been (still are?). Looking forward to seeing the car at RTTC.

G.

Originally Posted by DFRESH

The name for the car came while I was in the garage one night, late, and fighting to get the front LCA's into the car (bolt on--u know how a lot of these stories go). I had the movie "Apollo 13" on and just as I was reaching my point of complete physical and mental exhaustion laying under the car, there was a part in the movie where in order for them to stay alive on the busted up ship--floating in space with no power--they had to jam some square breathing filters into a setup made for round ones. They had to use all kinds of duct tape, plastic bags, etc. to make it all work. I felt the pain and could identify--LOL. So, that's how it came to be. Seems like the car fights me with just about every bolt on.

Doug

[Flash68]

Lookin good Doug.. I guess since you accomplished quite a bit this weekend you are hereby forgiven for not returning my call.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Doug. Or should I say, Mr Renner? Should be nice on the highway. Have fun in Apollo.
Is your center console from a late 4th gen Camaro/Trans Am?

[awr68]

Looking good my man! I like the name! If you name a car it should truely mean something! Yours most certainly does! There were many late nights I wanted to name mine 'throw in the towel! The scary thing is I have a lot of those nights ahead of me still!

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Very nice Doug. Or should I say, Mr Renner? Should be nice on the highway. Have fun in Apollo.
Is your center console from a late 4th gen Camaro/Trans Am?

The console is out of a 2004 Trans Am. Got the complete setup minus the E-Brake handle and assembly on Ebay for $50.00. (Tony ended up sending me an ebrake setup for this console for free that he wasn't going to use--thanks again Tony!) It fit in the car with no mods to it. I love the thing since it has the arm rest, cup holders, change holder and power port for the cell phone. It's where I run the I-Pod hookup--inside the arm rest storage area---quite a cool setup for $50.

Doug

[Matt@BOS]

So you will be ready to hit the track out at Adams next week, right?

Matt

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

So you will be ready to hit the track out at Adams next week, right?

Matt

Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

Truth be told, it may be---if it is, then I will def go. Are you headed out there?

Doug

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

The console is out of a 2004 Trans Am. Got the complete setup minus the E-Brake handle and assembly on Ebay for $50.00. (Tony ended up sending me an ebrake setup for this console for free that he wasn't going to use--thanks again Tony!) It fit in the car with no mods to it. I love the thing since it has the arm rest, cup holders, change holder and power port for the cell phone. It's where I run the I-Pod hookup--inside the arm rest storage area---quite a cool setup for $50.

Doug

Very cool.
You mean 2002 Trans Am maybe? They were discontinued after 2002.
Nice car and keep us posted Mr. DFRESH.

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Very cool.
You mean 2002 Trans Am maybe? They were discontinued after 2002.
Nice car and keep us posted Mr. DFRESH.

What's two years amongst friends I ask you? Yeah brother--you are right--it was the 02 TA.