What new must have products for 2013?

[barrrf]

Originally Posted by dug

You know, I'm right there with you. In my eyes the chevelle has always been popular and sought after but maybe I'm wrong and I'm blowing it out of proportion. But I always figured there would be a lot of aftermarket support like the camaro but A-body support is still lacking in some places.

Im perfecting my carbon fiber molding skills so I can at least do some interior parts - probably nothing extravagant like a hood - but I have dreams?

[bret]

We just had a conversation at the shop last week about the quantity of GM A bodies built [3.4 million from 64-72] and the inverse amount of aftermarket support for them.
I think the Chevelle [my generic term for the GM A body] has always been seen as a "middle class" car. That's why they were so popular when new...and why they remain so today, but [for the most part] as "middle class" builds.
I see no reason why that cannot change. In reality, there have been several world class Chevelle builds, most notably the orange Roadster shop car a few years ago. I like that car so much I copied the color for Velocity
I've been planning a higher end 67 Chevelle build for my wife for a few months...something AMG Mercedes in flavor...maybe its time to move it up front.

I'd love to see some carbon fiber components built for these cars...bumpers, widened front fenders, inner fenders, flush glass, hoods, doors, and decklids, interior parts.
The suspension thing has been well addressed with everything from shock absorbers and swaybars to a complete 4 wheel IRS chassis...but, like the early Camaro has proven, there is always room for more. It's the high end builds that inspire more [MUCH MORE] of the middle class builds.

Stay tuned!

[barrrf]

Oh yes - performance parts hands down are well covered including suspensions, frames, ect.

But the "bolt on" stuff is lacking. Anvil has some stuff for the '70 as far as CF goes and I did find some fiberglass bumpers. But the cooler things, the carbon fiber things, thats what I want.

Sure there is Covah for dash carriers - but that is it. I have 3 choices - buy Covahs, make my own, or stick with stock - I dont particularly like those choices.

Of course, I only say this because Im in that situation. If i had a camaro, I wouldnt be posting. I would instead be celebrating.

But I will be getting some of those handles when body work time comes around. Those are too cool.

[parsonsj]

Of course, I'm a little biased, but there's no longer any reason to live with fuel smell, spillage, and fill-up burping in our hot rods. Our fuel vents have been available since mid-July, but could be considered at 2013 part.

They will fit a Camaro, Chevelle, Mustang, and Mopars too. We've also had customers use them on Jeeps, pickups, and El Caminos.

[barrrf]

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Of course, I'm a little biased, but there's no longer any reason to live with fuel smell and spillage in our hot rods. Our fuel vents have been available since mid-July, but could be considered at 2013 part.

They will fit a Camaro, Chevelle, Mustang, and Mopars too. We've also had customers use them on Jeeps, pickups, and El Caminos.

Does this solve the fuel-spilling-out-on-to-my-shoes problem while filling up?

[parsonsj]

Originally Posted by Bart

Does this solve the fuel-spilling-out-on-to-my-shoes problem while filling up?

AKA fuel burping. Yes, our vent eliminates that problem too.

I'll amend my post above!

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by bret

We just had a conversation at the shop last week about the quantity of GM A bodies built [3.4 million from 64-72] and the inverse amount of aftermarket support for them.
I think the Chevelle [my generic term for the GM A body] has always been seen as a "middle class" car. That's why they were so popular when new...and why they remain so today, but [for the most part] as "middle class" builds.
I see no reason why that cannot change. In reality, there have been several world class Chevelle builds, most notably the orange Roadster shop car a few years ago. I like that car so much I copied the color for Velocity
I've been planning a higher end 67 Chevelle build for my wife for a few months...something AMG Mercedes in flavor...maybe its time to move it up front.

I'd love to see some carbon fiber components built for these cars...bumpers, widened front fenders, inner fenders, flush glass, hoods, doors, and decklids, interior parts.
The suspension thing has been well addressed with everything from shock absorbers and swaybars to a complete 4 wheel IRS chassis...but, like the early Camaro has proven, there is always room for more. It's the high end builds that inspire more [MUCH MORE] of the middle class builds.

Stay tuned!

Amen! Please Bret, do it, make cool A-body parts. Suspension is handled (TY by the way for making your sweet triples ). Wide fenders would be cool, especially for us 64-65 guys. 245's are tight at a favorable ride height.
Oh, flush glass too, now were talkin'...front air dams , good hoods that line up...the list of possibilites is endless

[barrrf]

What is "flush glass"?

[redfire69]

Still waiting on the billet grill for the 69 camaro by Marquez from last year (SEMA 2011).

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by barrrf

What is "flush glass"?

Kinda just like it sounds..the glass is flush (level) with the surrounding body. Almost all new cars/trucks have flush glass, probably mostly due to aerodynamics and wind noise I guess. Imagine if there was no chrome/stainless trim around your Chevelle window and all you may see is a window gasket between the glass and paint.
Found this on the Team Camaro site for example