Finally.. some REAL progress on Penny..

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

they are local to me, and still open, but since laramie(sp) left, they are about worthless. in fact they told me to call wilwood directly, then call them back with the part number so they could order it for me.

Yep i to miss Laramie. They eventually straighten out my kit. Last time i talked with Kevin he was telling me that they joined with another company and we going to be offering specific kits that would be stocked ont he shelf. Trying to cut down on there lead time issue's. I hope it works out for them as they really are/were a great company to deal with.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

The AMX is mostly stock with custom paint and a custom interior. See that rear louver deal in the picture?

Well, nobody makes that, but the owner wanted on anyways. $4000 to a shop and they fabricated it out of metal. It's a pretty cool little car.

nice - what is the name of the shop i would love to look at there website.

[Steve Chryssos]

Holy crap! 44 pages and I never bothered to read any of the posts before. Delete all of the useless Yody posts and this thread should be made into a sticky called "Camaro by the Numbers" since Steve Rupp has resolved and addressed so many small project issues. I would love to see Rupp supply a single post with as many part numbers and descriptions as possible. Work on it in word and then cut & paste.

Once this car is done, I strongly believe that it will go down as a milestone pro-touring car. All of the brightest stars have aligned: An excellent 21st Century front clip, Lateral Dynamics 3 link, stiff chassis, Wilwood brakes, Toyo stickies on Forgeline wheels and just the right amount of horsepower with an LS2 wide powerband. If that's not enough to classify this car as a milestone, just add in Rupp's superhuman attention to detail with complementary and contrasting colors and finishes.

All that is missing is the Bad Penny tattoo between the door and front wheelwell.

[Rick Dorion]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

All that is missing is the Bad Penny tattoo between the door and front wheelwell.

And a build book! Great car, Steve(s).

[Payton King]

definitely a "mile stone" car. What would a person change on this ride? I know some would say to twin turbo the motor, but this thing is going to be reliable as an anvil and very easy to drive fast.

In my opinion, which means nothing I might add, where do you go from here if you want to push the envelope? It has to be a full frame car that blurs the line between street car and race car. The AME vette is the same way. Only way to move up the performance is start moving in the the race car direction...which for a few will be the next step.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Payton King

definitely a "mile stone" car. What would a person change on this ride?

Uhm - Owners

I wouldn't mind having it.

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

this thread should be made into a sticky called "Camaro by the Numbers" since Steve Rupp has resolved and addressed so many small project issues. I would love to see Rupp supply a single post with as many part numbers and descriptions as possible. Work on it in word and then cut & paste.

This becoming a phrase - but Steve(streetfytr68) said it again.I totally agree. Steve Rupp has done a great job for all of us and not hiding any tricks in hes sleeves. Yes i will try to copy some of Steves ideas too

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

Holy crap! 44 pages and I never bothered to read any of the posts before. Delete all of the useless Yody posts and this thread should be made into a sticky called "Camaro by the Numbers" since Steve Rupp has resolved and addressed so many small project issues. I would love to see Rupp supply a single post with as many part numbers and descriptions as possible. Work on it in word and then cut & paste.

Once this car is done, I strongly believe that it will go down as a milestone pro-touring car. All of the brightest stars have aligned: An excellent 21st Century front clip, Lateral Dynamics 3 link, stiff chassis, Wilwood brakes, Toyo stickies on Forgeline wheels and just the right amount of horsepower with an LS2 wide powerband. If that's not enough to classify this car as a milestone, just add in Rupp's superhuman attention to detail with complementary and contrasting colors and finishes.

All that is missing is the Bad Penny tattoo between the door and front wheelwell.

Wow, that was very nice to say... I will try and not let it inflate my ego and make me a dickhead.. lol

I'm digging the Penny "tatoo" idea. Just need to figure out the right way to pull it off.

The car will not be "show car perfect" with a flawless paint job and razor straight gaps. But it will be nice enough to be proud of and of a quality where I won't be afraid to drive her.

And in other news.

The new center gauge cluster is all together. Nice that I have room to add a boost guage or whatever in the future. The upper guage is a digital tach and sequential shift light. The bottom on is the most important "engine health" indicator, the oil pressure gauge.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Payton King

definitely a "mile stone" car. What would a person change on this ride? I know some would say to twin turbo the motor, but this thing is going to be reliable as an anvil and very easy to drive fast.

In my opinion, which means nothing I might add, where do you go from here if you want to push the envelope? It has to be a full frame car that blurs the line between street car and race car. The AME vette is the same way. Only way to move up the performance is start moving in the the race car direction...which for a few will be the next step.

To top this car I would have to sell her, and I'm not doing that. This is my apex for a LONG time. After two years building the blue car and now 1.5 years building this one I want to enjoy having a done car. To satify my need to tinker I have the Fairlane and whatever project cars come down the line.

My wife has threatened death if I sell Penny. I married well

If I had more cash I might add some sort of forced induction or maybe the Harrop intake, something more exotic. Maybe down the line I will tackle this, for now I just want to get her on the street.

[Jr]

That is a nice looking unit. Where are you going to put the gas and volts?