69 Camaro Project Vert - Lateral-g Forums

colin204 · #1 02-16-2010, 10:24 PM

My project begins

Tony at Muscle Car Metal did an excellent job restoring the shell.

He also installed the Art Morrison rear subframe during the build that Frank at Prodigy Customs ordered for me. I have a feeling Frank will be getting a lot of my money during this build.

DSE mini tubs installed

Got it on the rotisserie

**waynieZ** · #2 02-16-2010, 10:54 PM

Nice project. Tony does some nice work. That looks like a stout back half from AM. Have you decided on a power plant yet. LS or old school? Keep us updated. Good luck with your project.

KSBRKTRACER · #3 02-16-2010, 11:09 PM

I will be keepin an eye on this one, pics are a must......!

MattG · #4 02-17-2010, 10:48 AM

Ahhhh, I remember that stage!

Good luck and I'll be watching!

Matt

**tones2SS** · #5 02-17-2010, 11:43 AM

Very cool. Nice rear suspension.
Keep us posted. Should be a great build.

colin204 · #6 02-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Plans for the project:
- 6.2 liter All Aluminum L92 with LS3 intake
- Considering the TCI 6x automatic six speed transmission
- Ricks stainless EFI tank
- Art Morrison front subframe and subframe connectors
- Willwood Brake Package
- Forgeline Wheels
- Smooth firewall and relocated wiper motor
- Custom black interior
- Have not decided on exterior color yet

youthpastor · #7 02-17-2010, 06:54 PM

wow...somday I would love to have a convert- thanks for the pics

**waynieZ** · #8 02-17-2010, 07:03 PM

Sounds like a great set up. That 6 spd auto sounds like a nice option.
Matt Sweet car!

colin204 · #9 02-18-2010, 09:09 PM

Need some help from the experts. I am going to prep and coat the underside with a bed liner and need to make sure I have the steps correct so it turns out good.

1. Sand any surface rust that may be present on the non edp coated pieces such as the subframe and mini tubs (will 180 grit work?)
2. Red Scotch bright the areas to spray that have the edp coating or should I just use 180 grit?
3. Clean with waterborne wax and grease remover
4. Dry the panels and then wipe down with tack cloth
5. Spray SPI epoxy primer (How many coats?)
6. Seam seal all the panels (any recommendations or favorites for sealer?)
7. Should I put another coat of epoxy primer on and what is my time window from first coat of epoxy primer?
8. Apply bedliner coating (What is my window to put over the epoxy primer without having to scuff with red scotch bright?)
9. What are your recommendations for undercoating? I was looking at Raptor or SPI.

Please give me your input to the above info on what I am using and if I have the steps in the right order.

Thanks
Colin

colin204 · #10 02-20-2010, 09:42 AM

Here are some pictures during the build process: