'69 Camaro Temper

[NOPANTS68]

Man I really like that bumper treatment. That's very sharp. Nicely done.

[CamaroAJ]

Originally Posted by NOPANTS68

Man I really like that bumper treatment. That's very sharp. Nicely done.

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with how it came out as well.

[meenaggie]

I really like the 3rd brake light in the rear spoiler . . . nicely integrated! I almost hate to say it but kind of disappointed with all the CF on your camaro after seeing your metal working skills. Nice updates and looking forward to seeing this one in person some day as a fellow Texan.

[CamaroAJ]

Originally Posted by meenaggie

I really like the 3rd brake light in the rear spoiler . . . nicely integrated! I almost hate to say it but kind of disappointed with all the CF on your camaro after seeing your metal working skills. Nice updates and looking forward to seeing this one in person some day as a fellow Texan.

Thank you. No worries, carbon cuts and grinds easier then metal lol. I will say though, I think I'd find it easier to cut up metal than the carbon. Easier to fix if I mess up for me. Maybe not when I learn more about working it.

[CamaroAJ]

I've been working on the car more than pictures show and taking care of a few non car related things along with a problem with Anvil's warped deck lid. They are gonna make it right so I'm able to cross that problem off my list.

I got the vintage air mock up case mounted. It fit better with the modified firewall than I thought it would.


I've sanded about 90% of the EDP coating off the car.


I also picked up Marquez Design door panels from a fellow Lat-g member. They for sure need some work to fit right.


Hopefully I'll get more done this week. I feel like I'm stalled and not getting anything done.

[CamaroAJ]

So I figure out very quickly that I need all the windows and hardware to fit the door panels. So now that's in a holding pattern waiting on parts. I did check fitment with a seat though and everything fits close, but won't require and mods.

I did get started on a raised floor toe board though to hide my InfinityBox power modules. With the seats set back to match the engine set back it left a ton of foot room, so I'm not losing anything in this area. Plus it helps move weight lower in the car and is easy to get to if I need access to the fuses.

Start with cardboard to see how it looks and check clearance to the HVAC.


With it fit pretty good I went ahead and cut it in metal and rechecked the room behind it for the modules


As I was pretty happy with the additional room I went ahead and cut a hole cover and bead rolled it. Now I need to build a frame to mount it to, mount the modules, and build a top enclosure to the firewall.

[Jafa]

Originally Posted by CamaroAJ

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Great build so far!! I really like and appreciate your metal working skills, and thanks for taking the time to show us "as you go" photos so we can see and learn how to achieve things like the flush glass, bumper fitting etc. You are exceptional with the bead roller too, I am jealous of your fabrication skills.

Those car lifts in the pic, what brand / model are they? They look good for someone that doesn't have the head height for a traditional 2 post lift. Do you know how deep the hole in the ground has to be to install them?

Keep up the great work!

[CamaroAJ]

Originally Posted by Jafa

Great build so far!! I really like and appreciate your metal working skills, and thanks for taking the time to show us "as you go" photos so we can see and learn how to achieve things like the flush glass, bumper fitting etc. You are exceptional with the bead roller too, I am jealous of your fabrication skills.

Those car lifts in the pic, what brand / model are they? They look good for someone that doesn't have the head height for a traditional 2 post lift. Do you know how deep the hole in the ground has to be to install them?

Keep up the great work!

Thank you.

The lifts are made by Rotary. They go about 10' into the ground and go up a little higher than normal above ground lifts. They are also a lot more expensive than normal above ground lifts, somewhere in the $7-8k range. I work for a Cadillac dealer and they let me work on the car here, other wise I'd be on jack stands just like everyone else.

[DannyZ]

I think it is an amazing build and love your skills. I do have one thing that I'm having trouble with and it's the rear bumper. I think it looks too big for the lines of the car but that's just me, and it might grow on me, sorry not trying to dis your ride at all, it's fantastic!!

[CamaroAJ]

Originally Posted by DannyZ

I think it is an amazing build and love your skills. I do have one thing that I'm having trouble with and it's the rear bumper. I think it looks too big for the lines of the car but that's just me, and it might grow on me, sorry not trying to dis your ride at all, it's fantastic!!

Thank you.

It's just the way it looks in pictures. In person it's smaller. Also once it's pained black and the body is blue I think it will blend more and seem more integrated. This isn't a great angle, but its a little farther back.