Pioneer Stage 3 LSA 69 RS SS Camaro

[Jr]

Unit,

Nice builds. Did you build these cars? Is your shop located in HB?

David

[Unit2]

Originally Posted by DJW32

Unit,

Nice builds. Did you build these cars? Is your shop located in HB?

David

We did all three, the first one was done last year and was the inspiration for the CES show. We are located right across the street from Chip Foose's shop.

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice job Sir...

[Jr]

Originally Posted by Unit2

We did all three, the first one was done last year and was the inspiration for the CES show. We are located right across the street from Chip Foose's shop.

I know right where that is. I used SW Performance for all of my trans needs. Also, that little restaurant next to foose's shop wasn't that bad.

[XcYZ]

Awesome.

But I have to question why the grill surround isn't painted. That's how the plastic part looks coming right out of the box. I guess being a 69 owner, it's just one of those things to me. lol

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Awesome.

But I have to question why the grill surround isn't painted. That's how the plastic part looks coming right out of the box. I guess being a 69 owner, it's just one of those things to me. lol

looks like they painted it to match the rear panel.

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by camcojb

looks like they painted it to match the rear panel.

It just looks unfinished to me.

[Unit2]

Originally Posted by camcojb

looks like they painted it to match the rear panel.

I saw your cars on your site and they are very impressive. I dig the finishes on the small block turbo, it looks very modern mechanical, industrial tech. I prefer this type of look for engines. I also noticed the cool set up on the intercoolers that is sick I noticed that you had all the suspension powder coated and or painted, just fyi for future builds I used a paint from DEFT they make a single stage urethane that is pretty tough and it comes on some very cool finishes, I used this on all the suspension and frame parts of the vehicle. We used two colors a lighter titanium color for parts that moved, control arms etc and a granite gunmetal gray for the engine compartment and frame rails. It is worth checking out and can be bought at most auto refinishers. Very nice work hope to see the car inperson some day Nev

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Unit2

I saw your cars on your site and they are very impressive. I dig the finishes on the small block turbo, it looks very modern mechanical, industrial tech. I prefer this type of look for engines. I also noticed the cool set up on the intercoolers that is sick I noticed that you had all the suspension powder coated and or painted, just fyi for future builds I used a paint from DEFT they make a single stage urethane that is pretty tough and it comes on some very cool finishes, I used this on all the suspension and frame parts of the vehicle. We used two colors a lighter titanium color for parts that moved, control arms etc and a granite gunmetal gray for the engine compartment and frame rails. It is worth checking out and can be bought at most auto refinishers. Very nice work hope to see the car inperson some day Nev

Thank you and thanks for the paint info. I have started moving back into paints vs powdercoating. Can't always find the exact color or finish you want in powdercoats.

[Unit2]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Awesome.

But I have to question why the grill surround isn't painted. That's how the plastic part looks coming right out of the box. I guess being a 69 owner, it's just one of those things to me. lol

The grill portion is painted the color of the wheels and the back portion of the car. We did leave the chrome surround and the healamp covers also chrome. We also fitted the grill to the body opening they usally fit very bad around the sheet metal and it does not look that good if you do not fix this. I'll post some added images of the grill.