My LS2 '68 Camaro is DONE!
04-30-2007, 04:19 PM
#41
Originally Posted by Brandon Smith
Please tell me where in the world you order yours from because I have been trying to get those exact ones and none of the dealers that i call seem like they can get them for me and cant answer any questions about them
Shoot me an email to stevenrupp@sbcglobal.net and I will give you my contact name and number. I'm sure he can get you to the correct dealer
04-30-2007, 04:37 PM
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Awesome car! Just wondering why after keeping the engine bay so clean you exposed the fuel lines by putting them on the back of the tank? You used very nice braided lines but it still takes away from the rear of the car. Did you intend on this or was it an accident? Just wondering.
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/1sick66/
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/1sick66/
04-30-2007, 05:03 PM
#43
Originally Posted by 66 chevy truck man
Awesome car! Just wondering why after keeping the engine bay so clean you exposed the fuel lines by putting them on the back of the tank? You used very nice braided lines but it still takes away from the rear of the car. Did you intend on this or was it an accident? Just wondering.
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/1sick66/
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/1sick66/
Ok, I didn't want the car to have a "street rodder" look like the old car. I wanted it to have a more "track car" look and attitue.
If you look at the interior it sorta follows this theme as well. There's a sheet metal guage cluster in the center and a switch panel to run everything. the factory colum is gone and a racecar one is in it's place. It's not "spit and polish"
The engine bay, while nice, is 100% business. It's clean and empty because there is nothing in there except the bare minimum. It's function over form and is the most "show car" part of the car. But it's showy for its cleanlinest and not for it's bling. I felt the exposed fuel lines helped "un-street-rod" the car more and made you think "hmmm, I don't think this car is stock".
Nonetheless, If I had to change anything it would be to eventually has a Fuel Safe fuel cell to the car. Both for safety and asthetics. It would have to be wider though since I want to retain my 20+ gallon fuel capacity.
did any of that make sense? lol
04-30-2007, 05:22 PM
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It does make sense knowing that you were going for a "track look" and not a show car look. I hope I didnt make you mad I just didnt undertand that you were going for a road racer look. Again awesome car man!
04-30-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 66 chevy truck man
It does make sense knowing that you were going for a "track look" and not a show car look. I hope I didnt make you mad I just didnt undertand that you were going for a road racer look. Again awesome car man!
Besides, if you build a car that EVERYONE likes then chances are that you didn't try to be very creative.
I apprecate all the opinions and thoughts. No car is perfect and each person would have done something differently.
04-30-2007, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
I don't get mad over a silly car
Besides, if you build a car that EVERYONE likes then chances are that you didn't try to be very creative.
I apprecate all the opinions and thoughts. No car is perfect and each person would have done something differently.
Besides, if you build a car that EVERYONE likes then chances are that you didn't try to be very creative.
I apprecate all the opinions and thoughts. No car is perfect and each person would have done something differently.
04-30-2007, 11:30 PM
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Steve, was the panel over the core support custom made or bought? Is it sheet-metal?
I beg to differ....Z069 with Bad Penny's engine bay IS the perfect car. 
I especially like the hood hinges in the '68.
Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
No car is perfect and each person would have done something differently.
I especially like the hood hinges in the '68.
05-01-2007, 12:20 AM
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Steve,
You forgot CBM Motorsports and of course Flash
Glad that everything made it back together in time. I cant believe how fast you rebuilt that motor. I think our next plans should be Spring Mtn racing.
You forgot CBM Motorsports and of course Flash
Glad that everything made it back together in time. I cant believe how fast you rebuilt that motor. I think our next plans should be Spring Mtn racing.
05-01-2007, 10:01 AM
#52
Originally Posted by Flash99
Steve,
You forgot CBM Motorsports and of course Flash
Glad that everything made it back together in time. I cant believe how fast you rebuilt that motor. I think our next plans should be Spring Mtn racing.
You forgot CBM Motorsports and of course Flash
Glad that everything made it back together in time. I cant believe how fast you rebuilt that motor. I think our next plans should be Spring Mtn racing.
Yea, we wanted the car on the road and we had an appointment for a shoot. I would love to try spring mountain once I get everything set-up. I just can go in the tripple digit months.. lol
That track looks fun!
05-01-2007, 10:03 AM
#53
Originally Posted by cvman
Yeah, me too, on the hood hinges! Can you buy those or are they one-off?
These guys sell them as well (a dealer): http://www.detroitspeed.com/
And they work VERY well.. smooth as glass hood operation and the cam deal makes the hood very easy to adjust.
05-07-2007, 03:44 PM
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I'm sure the OP will be updating this thread but I found this on another forum...
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519263
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519263
OMG! That pictures makes me want to cry 