70 Camaro - Boise, Idaho

[Goosesdad]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Looks great, John. Good job!

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by Josh@Ridetech

Metal work looks fantastic. I love your garage setup too!

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by waynieZ

It looks nice, did you make the cardboard lights bigger then the originals?

Nope, same size. I'm using the factory tail light lenses. Just looks like it cause I painted the paper cut outs all red...doesn't show the trim ring.

Originally Posted by grendel

Awesome work man.

Glad I could push a bit

Thanks JJ....Geezz man, next time you see me do something that stupid, please just shove me off the cliff!!

[GregWeld]

I'll get to Boise soon! LOL

Damn I've been busy this summer -- and just haven't been down there. The car is looking fantastic!!

Leaving in the morning to go back to the Mayo Clinic for a few days of procedures. Then I'll have some free time (I hope!).

[Goosesdad]

As you can imagine, a 5 1/2 hole saw is a monster to hang onto even at low speed. I did weld a 3/16" plate behind the tail panel so the pilot bit had something to guide it.

Fab'd up the tail light housings. I couldn't use the factory ones because of all the tail panel modifications and I wanted to slightly adjust their location to fit better with the widened tail.

You can't see it in these pics but there is a rubber seal between the tail light lens and the body.

Ended up adding about 4 lbs extra to the car but didn't really have a choice, in order to use a rubber seal, the bracket needed to be relatively stout. Had the shapes cut with a plasma table and then drilled the holes, just to help with the the weight. LED lights will mount inside later.

[Goosesdad]

Started mock up of the exhaust tips.

[Goosesdad]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'll get to Boise soon! LOL

Damn I've been busy this summer -- and just haven't been down there. The car is looking fantastic!!

Leaving in the morning to go back to the Mayo Clinic for a few days of procedures. Then I'll have some free time (I hope!).

Thanks Greg!! Stop by anytime, I work from a home office quite a bit. Best thoughts to you!!

[Spiffav8]

Dang John...that looks amazing. Some serious skill there!!

[grendel]

Looking really good. A mag drill is your friend .

[waynieZ]

It looks nice with the lights in there, your going to confuse a lot of people wondering what is different. I like it a lot, nice work.

[HotRod68Camaro]

Originally Posted by Goosesdad

Started mock up of the exhaust tips.

What are the exhaust tips from?

[grendel]

You'll get what I do: My *insert family member here* had a stock one exactly like that.


Yah sure, they did... with a 335" rear tire tucked well outboard of factory...


Did I miss the tire size on the rim specs? I am on my 3rd Not Your Father's Rootbeer and second cigar.

Yeehaw!

Oh, please tell me you're running digitails?

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