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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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well I just got a call today from the property management company at the apt. APPARENTLY all the parts on the garage floor "send the wrong message" to other tenants giving them the idea they can take their **** apart in the parking garage. So now this car really is going to be "PROJECT RATTLE CANS "SPRAYIN" FOR TENS, IN THE APT."
Ive pulled engines in my condos parking lot! The association loves me! lol
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so at this point in time I'm narrowing down the list of what I need and I'm feeling pretty good about the parts.

I'm really looking for an electric water pump and I might need a cam if mine is in bad shape (i'm gonna check tonight).

I also ordered up a billet grille and got the '69 camaro blue bowtie, I gave Mike (black94z28) my old one and got one brand new. And finally, I ordered from emblempros the composite CAMARO letters for the rear panel.

Car should be rattle canned at the end of March/beginning of April and then we put the motor in and put everything together and hopefully end of April/beginning of May this thing makes some passes.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by am_muscl
so at this point in time I'm narrowing down the list of what I need and I'm feeling pretty good about the parts.

I'm really looking for an electric water pump and I might need a cam if mine is in bad shape (i'm gonna check tonight).

I also ordered up a billet grille and got the '69 camaro blue bowtie, I gave Mike (black94z28) my old one and got one brand new. And finally, I ordered from emblempros the composite CAMARO letters for the rear panel.

Car should be rattle canned at the end of March/beginning of April and then we put the motor in and put everything together and hopefully end of April/beginning of May this thing makes some passes.
I cleaned up my garage so we can get to your engine a little better now lol Also if you stop by the hardware store, pick up some dremel kit or cutoff wheel attachment that goes in a drill. I need to trim the front of the cowl hood on your Camaro as well as mine.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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looking better everyday guys

keep up the good work and where did u get the bumper from? HOw well does it fit, honestly?
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by robsquikz28
looking better everyday guys

keep up the good work and where did u get the bumper from? HOw well does it fit, honestly?
It fits really good actually, there is a small gap at where the bumper meets the fender but then again, ive seen worse on factory bumpers. Im sure I could get rid of it if I worked my magic on it for awhile. The only thing i DONT like is there is no insert for the Camaro badge on the bumper. Looks goofy IMO. But I guess you can always just reapply the 3m tape to the emblem and it wont be noticable. I think Jason needs the 6LE bumper...
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how much does it cost and where did you get it from?
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Originally Posted by robsquikz28
how much does it cost and where did you get it from?
ebay special. IIRC, it was $110 to his door.
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Looks good guys! As soon as my motor is done Ill pull the 355 for ya. Started it the other day for the forst time since winter and she purrs like a tiger!
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Looks good guys! As soon as my motor is done Ill pull the 355 for ya. Started it the other day for the forst time since winter and she purrs like a tiger!
Hows your new engine coming Mike. PM me if you dont want to post the details...
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very cool... I need a new bumper my turd too
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Originally Posted by robsquikz28
very cool... I need a new bumper my turd too
Buy Jasons so he can get the 6LE one...
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Slow.............................................. ......... Oh well what can ya do.
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what does the 6le look like
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Like this...plus u can use any LS1 grill...

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Originally Posted by am_muscl
Car should be rattle canned at the end of March/beginning of April and then we put the motor in and put everything together and hopefully end of April/beginning of May this thing makes some passes.

I'd still love to see some automotive paint Jason. I know the hookup is there, but that lacquer may not look that good in the next 18-24 months. I could be wrong.

either way, can't wait to see Mike's magic with the spray cans!
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Originally Posted by merim123
I'd still love to see some automotive paint Jason. I know the hookup is there, but that lacquer may not look that good in the next 18-24 months. I could be wrong.

either way, can't wait to see Mike's magic with the spray cans!
I can make it look good with spray cans, but I can make it look great with a gun...
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To each is own I guess. Why are you not letting Mike paint your car Jason? It's almost like you prefer for him to "rattle can" it, why...?
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especially since you can get some kirker single stage urethane for less than $100 for a gallon, and you'll have some left over.
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Although it is going white so it cant look too bad. The only thing is the clear is so thin, going to have to be careful when wetsanding. It will look ok with the spray cans, I can probably do a better job than what a cheap maaco job will look like (and I know, I worked there for a year) but by no means will be show quality. Will it be an improvement over what it is now...YES! And being on a limited budget like he is and for being a track only car, its not a bad option.

I plan to prime/guidecoat and block the car with his provided duplicolor cans, tackrag the car, spray white b/c and let dry...wetsand any imperfections out, and then clear and probably hit it will some 2000 and then 3000 and buff the car. As long as the bodywork/prepwork is done right, the only issue I can see is going to be some orange peel or a dry spot on the larger panels.

With that being said, my own Camaro only gets painted with PPG base/clear
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Well when my cost of materials = $0 and my cost of labor = maybe $8 in china buffet every 2 weeks for a month plus a plate of cookies. I'll take that ANYDAY!! If in 18-24 months the paint looks like ****, well by then I'll re-do the right way because I should hopefully have a job. Until then, I'm gonna be the cheapest son of a bitch around but I'm still gonna get **** done and I'm gonna go fast LIKE RICKY BOBBY!! haha

btw. I'm currently unemployed so that's why I'm being so cheap.
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