My 67 finally out for paint!

[Van B]

Way back in 2004 when I tore this car apart for the first time, my intention was to build the car mechanically over the first winter and blow it apart and paint it the next. Things never go as planned, do they? It was two years later before it ran again. I ran a track day and did a few days of Power Tour in 2007, but that was about it. I figured I would take it apart that winter and redo the paint which was getting tired. By the time I got the ambition (courage) to tear it apart again it was March 2008. No problem I thought, I’ll get it back from the media blaster in a week and get cranking on it. I had dabbled in body work years ago working it my dad’s shop when I was a teenager. Though I was pleased with how solid it was once the paint was stripped, nothing is ever as quick or easy as you think it will be. I finally decided to leave it to a professional.

Long story short, it is finally out for body and paint. The day after Christmas I hauled it up to Telly at Violetto Auto Works. You might know him as TellyV here on the board. After seeing his bitchin Cuda, I knew he could turn out the kind of job I wanted on the Camaro. It doesn’t hurt that he is within a couple hours of where I live and virtually a stone’s throw from my engine builder, Wegner Motorsports.

Not being able to leave anything alone and after finding a screaming deal on a complete L92, I sold the LS2. Of course I couldn’t leave the L92 stock, “Hello Wegner’s?” I wanted to go EFI and wanted something unique, so I ordered up a Precision Metalcraft fabricated intake like Jody put on his Chevelle. Well you had to know I couldn’t put this thing back together with stock hood hinges. “Hello Ring Brothers?” That has been the story of this build. This really is a disease.

Here are a couple of progress pics. If you are not familiar, see the link in my sig for before pictures, both when I got the car and before it came apart this time.

Can anybody think of a catchy name for this beast?

[Van B]

I'm seeing red!

[Steve1968LS2]

Wait a sec... is that your red car???

What the hell did I miss? lol

You had better get me an killer under construction shot or two or else!

[awr68]

SWEET! What paint code is that? Nailing the 'right' red can be a challenge!

[Van B]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Wait a sec... is that your red car???

What the hell did I miss? lol

You had better get me an killer under construction shot or two or else!

This was my "quick" media blast and reshoot that was going to be done last June. It will be on the road for Motor State Challenge in June.

Unfortunately all I have is some relatively low res progress shots. My hard drive crashed a few months back with no backup

Bigger, badder L92 with Precision Metalcraft sheetmetal intake for eye candy. Should be on the dyno next week. Shooting for March 1 to install engine and trans. Telly wants to paint it together to avoid inconsistency from panel to panel. Will shoot lots of pics that weekend.

Anthony, it's plain old GM code 74 red. It is one of the deepest reds I have seen, plus anybody can mix some up for touch ups or panel repairs down the road...

[Spiffav8]

Nice!!

[tellyv]

I'll work on taking better pictures as we go along!!!!

[tellyv]

A little more progress, doors are hung and will be hanging the front clip soon.

[tellyv]

Well after an all day fight the front clip is on and door gaps are good. I'll start the bodywork tomorrow and hopefully she'll be painted by the end of the month!!!

[Van B]

Well, I spent longer in travel time today than I actually did at the shop. It is a little over two hours each way to get there and back. Telly and I bolted the engine and trans in the car today. As I worked on other stuff he was in the booth edging the fenders. Great guy I am huh? Making the guy go in to the shop on Sunday lol.

He plans to reassemble everything this week, mask it up and shoot it.

The black valve covers are going to go. I have silver billet ones from Wegner, just forgot to bring them along. Yes, the stock dipstick is going away, and last but not least I think I will paint or coat the alternator fan some shade of silver or gray.