J-ROD '68 Camaro

[Rick D]

Another nice build!

Just wondering, what went into going with a sub frame and rear weld in system over a full frame?

[DBasher]

Rick I asked the same thing. Turns out, the owner wants a fairly stock look when the hood is open, the hydro formed DSE rails fit the bill.

Looking forward to seeing this one come together.....as well as the falcon!


Dan

[J-Rod&Custom]

More progress on the '68!

http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiv...9301B.jpg.html

We used DSE mini tubs... Here is how the tub fit with the Morrison rail


The rail has a taper to it, and the tubs don't... We decided to add a wedged flange to the tub that welds to the rails.

Pic from inside

We got a re-pop rear floor section and trimmed out the area needed for the IRS. The customer wants a stock looking rear floor, so we made a step in the floor matching all the factory radiuses.



We will fab a new floor area under the rear seat.

[J-Rod&Custom]

We got the inner structure welded in place and painted in the areas we cant reach with the quarters on...


Quarters on!


Heres a view from the bottom showing the rear floor area we made and the aftermarket truck floor raised up 2".



Ride height!

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by J-Rod&Custom

Ride height!

Wicked stance!! Great progress and high caliber craftsmanship going on there.

[Rick D]

Yup i see you getting MUCH busier after Sema! Great work and attention to the details! Build it and they will come! Not saying your not busy or getting the recognition just saying great job!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

lookin good.

[colorado80439]

Awesome and beautiful work. Keep the pics coming can't wait to see the progress. Looking to do the same w/ my '68, DSE front clip & Morrison IRS.
Hate to ask questions, hope you don't mind, but can you fill us in on what track width your using? wheels, size and bs? tires?
Thanks Dave

[J-Rod&Custom]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Yup i see you getting MUCH busier after Sema! Great work and attention to the details! Build it and they will come! Not saying your not busy or getting the recognition just saying great job!

Thanks Rick!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Originally Posted by colorado80439

Awesome and beautiful work. Keep the pics coming can't wait to see the progress. Looking to do the same w/ my '68, DSE front clip & Morrison IRS.
Hate to ask questions, hope you don't mind, but can you fill us in on what track width your using? wheels, size and bs? tires?
Thanks Dave

We're using the 59.5" track width. The wheels in the pic are just for mockup. They are about the right diameter, but the offset will be quit a bit different... We haven't nailed down the exact measurements yet, still waiting on some parts.