Project Hellfire - 68 Camaro Pro-touring Build

[AUSCAMARO]

In all honesty Chris... I didn't think the flames would suit it. I thought they would make it look a bit gimiky.... I'll eat my hat now though! That looks INSANE!!!

Well done mate... Nice work..

[67cammy]

Unreal Chris!! Do those flames suit the style of the car or what! No wonder your stoked.

[tonner]

Fantastic Chris,

Greg

[S[_]SPECT]

I have to agree with Mitch.. Im really not a fan of flames.. but this has me rethinking that position..
Its awesome Chris.. real old school cool..

[69coupe]

Photos changed my mind about flames. Getting down to the short strokes now Chris !

[18htan]

SPECT;46326']I have to agree with Mitch.. Im really not a fan of flames.. but this has me rethinking that position..
Its awesome Chris.. real old school cool..

x2

I think you have sold us all on the flames!

Good on you for sticking to your guns, and mate it looks bloody outstanding.

I know you mentioned you shake... But its ok to admit that your shaking from excitement! :D

[RAW454]

Up the Irons!! :D Looking sick mate.

[J.J.]

this has got to come close to being the most custom camaro built in Oz

[EAT-30T]

They came out great... nice & subtle!!

Well done!

EDIT:

It's come a long way!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1911-1.jpg

lol

[69SS]

x2

I think you have sold us all on the flames!

Good on you for sticking to your guns, and mate it looks bloody outstanding.

I know you mentioned you shake... But its ok to admit that your shaking from excitement! :D

x 3 I don't really like flames at all, but they are very subtle, and suit your build theme perfectly, nice work :).

[cluxford]

popped in, just starting cutting back the clear and polishing, had the hood off so we took it out in the bright sunshine

Close out panel also now installed.

Iphone pics so sorry for poor quality. These hood pics were literally in direct sunlight,I think they came out so poor as the it is so fricken bright even I was squinting looking at it, looks like the camera can't handle it so bright....

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/29e5b391.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/4128edf0.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/8c1accf0.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/36518cb2.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/7129dc81.jpg

[18htan]

Just love that close out panel... Nice and clean and simple.

[S[_]SPECT]

Had a crack at fixing the blue..
but the more you take out the worse it looks...
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr195/SI_ISPECT/Cart/PShop%20Mods/4128edf0.jpg

[AUSCAMARO]

That close out panel is a work of art...............

[71RS]

Chris, Have you ordered your new custom trailer to go with it yet? That paint looks way too nice!

[cluxford]

Chris, Have you ordered your new custom trailer to go with it yet? That paint looks way too nice!

Ha ha yeah it will get trailered to 2 shows only summernats and vic hot road show and motivation if I can muster the fund to get it there. They are all in Jan 2011. After that it will never see a trailer again.....

[AUSCAMARO]

Ha ha yeah it will get trailered to 2 shows only summernats and vic hot road show and motivation if I can muster the fund to get it there. They are all in Jan 2011. After that it will never see a trailer again.....

Well, I see one important and notworthy show mentioned in there!!

MOTORVATION....... Bring it Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeee Chris :D

[cluxford]

No major updates, lots of little things being done. Sparky been all over the car last 2 weeks, belts going in, rubbers in, doors coming together etc etc, nothing photo worthy....

Off to the trimmer next week.

Of interest though is the door handles, Caprice chrome ones, guys building it suggested them, at first I thought they wouldn't look that good, but they look great...

iPhone pic

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1773.jpg

[YenkoSC]

The door handles look great Chris and so does the rest of the car. What are you doing for the interior?

[blackoutsteve]

I was wondering why you weren't using Caprice handles.. I thought you wanted to make it look shaved/keyless, but the chrome looks great like the OE ones are if course.
Too bare and bland without handles. ;)

[cluxford]

The door handles look great Chris and so does the rest of the car. What are you doing for the interior?

4 leather buckets, door trim, parcel shelf, all leather bound, but very simple, just a double stitched chevy bowtie in the doors....very very simple.

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I was wondering why you weren't using Caprice handles.. I thought you wanted to make it look shaved/keyless, but the chrome looks great like the OE ones are if course.
Too bare and bland without handles. ;)

was always going to run the flush handles, but was going to go fully painted, these ones look great....

[AGGRO]

Chris,

On the pics up the top showing the close out panel, you have two hoses running along the manifold, one into the water pump and to the back of the manifold and the other is in the front of the manifold going to the back - where does that one go to??

[cluxford]

Chris,

On the pics up the top showing the close out panel, you have two hoses running along the manifold, one into the water pump and to the back of the manifold and the other is in the front of the manifold going to the back - where does that one go to??

Rowan

Hoses are radiator overflow tank mounted just in front of valve cover on right hand side

Left hand side tank is power steering res

Catch cans are now in bolted to close out panel

Braid going back along the manifold are heater hoses and fuel lines

[AGGRO]

cheers for that

[chevguy]

I really like the door handles. I think little highlights like the chrome handles breaks up the car very nicely without being over the top, nice choice.

[cluxford]

Finally back in the country after being away for a while with work...

But good news is some meaningful updates.

Car was finished today at the trimmers.

Inline with the smooth theme of the car everything leather wrapped with no screws or studs.

Rear seat over the tubs, double stitching to accent and a bit more bolstering than the original seat came out with.

3 point inertia reel belts (all brand spanking new out of a VE commodore) built into rear seats.

Love the door trim, if only I could have also had no door handle....

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10861.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10857.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10854.jpg

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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10849.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10846.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10844.jpg

Short 1.25 min video (as gives a better overall view of the interior)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3M1eU2b5hg

And just a random pic that really blew me away with the pearl showing through...have I said how much I love this paint !!!
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10850.jpg


We aren't far away now, my accelerator foot is getting itchy :D:D

[67cammy]

:D WOW Chris. That is magic! I'd be driving it around the block right now! Unreal

[BMF1968]

This truly is a slick lookin car. Im very impressed with that interior..it looks very smooth and blends with the dash and console seamlessly. Ya gotta be happy with that. I wasn't too keen on the door handles when I first saw them in one of the earlier posts but they look right at home and the chrome justs sets them off. I stand corrected. A mad lookin car by any standard.

[Nev68]

Very very nice Chris.
Are the front seats modified originals?

[cluxford]

Very very nice Chris.
Are the front seats modified originals?

Nev, yep sure are...mostly additional bolstering

[YenkoSC]

That looks very awesome Chris! I thought with the huge tubs there would have been a lot less boot space :/

[MRNOS]

Now thats what I like to see, someone not afraid to tub/modify and muscle up a car! Seeing the colour of this car(holy **** thats bright!) makes me glad ive decided to paint mine in a one off inyourfacepearlgreen!! Standout from the crowd....nice! Big thumbs up dude...

[AUSCAMARO]

Nice to see progress everytime you look at it aye Chris!!

[USA-69Z]

this would have to be one of the best 'custom' camaros in the country ...

pretty slick everywhere you look

gettin close Chris... good on ya !

[smote]

Schmik! :cool:

i love that you went with original style seats without the headrests.
cant wait to see it finished!

[blackoutsteve]

Schmik! :cool:

i love that you went with original style seats without the headrests.
cant wait to see it finished!

Trivia..
Not that Chris is going for originality, but headrests were only a (rare) option on 67s & 68s.
Headrests were standard on the 69 and became compulsury on Jan 1st 1969. Prior to that you could order a 69 with headrest delete which was one of the rarest of all options. ;)

Love the seats too Chris. :)

[67SS502]

loving the leather, but where are the arm rests? the passenager will need some to hold on too with all that available power from Merlin632!

also what are doing for door sills?

[cluxford]

loving the leather, but where are the arm rests? the passenager will need some to hold on too with all that available power from Merlin632!

also what are doing for door sills?

they'll hold on as their arse will be suctioned to the seat with their pucker clenched !!!

Sills are polished billet machined jobbies, going on next week

[Nev68]

How's the plan looking for upcoming shows?

[cluxford]

How's the plan looking for upcoming shows?

Vic hot rod show is 100% locked in

Summernats I have booked but may or may not be there if not ready.

Perth ain't gunna happen. Cost to transport is just not worth it...lowest quote I've had is $5K. I could do it myself for about $3K

But sure it will get west at some stage

[Nev68]

Vic hot rod show is 100% locked in

Summernats I have booked but may or may not be there if not ready.

Perth ain't gunna happen. Cost to transport is just not worth it...lowest quote I've had is $5K. I could do it myself for about $3K

But sure it will get west at some stage

I'll have to get over to Melbourne and check it out then.
It's usually near Australia day P/Holiday isn't it?

[blackoutsteve]

Better not be a trailer queen Chris! :p

[cluxford]

Better not be a trailer queen Chris! :p

Steve, only twice. Will be trucked to Summernats and to Hot Rod Show, as it will be all polished etc before hand and I won't have time to do a clean at the shows.

Once they are done, it will never see another trailer again unless it's broken down

[blackoutsteve]

Well.. OK then! :D

[cluxford]

I'll have to get over to Melbourne and check it out then.
It's usually near Australia day P/Holiday isn't it?

It's Fri 21st - Sun 23rd jan 2011

[blackoutsteve]

Also noticed no kick-panel or dash vents..
Just windows Chris?

[69SS]

The interior looks very clean and fresh mate. You really are in the homeward stretch. I'll be over in Melbourne early next year and will have to book in for a "private" viewing ;):p:D

Looking forward to seeing the finished product all polished up and out in the open.

[cluxford]

The interior looks very clean and fresh mate. You really are in the homeward stretch. I'll be over in Melbourne early next year and will have to book in for a "private" viewing ;):p:D

Looking forward to seeing the finished product all polished up and out in the open.

Viewing..no looking here mate, you can take her for a drive

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Also noticed no kick-panel or dash vents..
Just windows Chris?

Steve, yeah there are 2 dash vents (used the original ones) and the under dash will exit out the drivers side pointed down to the floor under the dash as we did not put a "top" kick panel for that reason

[cam67]

just spent the last couple days working through this thread. A true work of art. Well done Chris.

[RSZ28]

Awesome! :cool:

And inspirational!

[cluxford]

Just a minor little update today before I head OS for a few weeks

Back in the shop, all brake lines run Mon and yesterday, brakes being bled while I was there today.
Sparky back later this week to do final wiring up

While I am away she'll get fired up and then we are on to final assembly.

Engineer booked for final engineering approval activity first week Dec, plan to head to Vic roads around end 1st week or 2nd week Dec.

Took a quick iPhone snap of her up on hoist, sh1tty photo but will post it anyway

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1796.jpg

[blackoutsteve]

Using a synthetic fluid? I'm glad I did.
A mate of mine who didn't, had his back to the paint shop.

[RSZ28]

Just a minor little update today before I head OS for a few weeks

Back in the shop, all brake lines run Mon and yesterday, brakes being bled while I was there today.
Sparky back later this week to do final wiring up

While I am away she'll get fired up and then we are on to final assembly.

Engineer booked for final engineering approval activity first week Dec, plan to head to Vic roads around end 1st week or 2nd week Dec.

Took a quick iPhone snap of her up on hoist, sh1tty photo but will post it anyway



V nice!

Are they hard heim joints or rubber bushed?

[cluxford]

V nice!

Are they hard heim joints or rubber bushed?

rubber bushed

[cluxford]

Stuck in the US at a conference told em to call me when they fired it up. Missed it but got left a voicemail. Way quieter then I thought it would be but the twin mufflers work well on the 3" system. The back mufflers will come off once registered. All glass now in. Video to follow next week when back in oz

[blackoutsteve]

Chris.. You mean you weren't there for it's awakening??? :eek:
That's like missing the birth of your child!

[cluxford]

Chris.. You mean you weren't there for it's awakening??? :eek:
That's like missing the birth of your child!

Tell me about it, but I am to make the engineer date of 6th Dec we had no choice, it needed to get done while I was away. I am back Sun so will be going in Mon to soak up the sound

[blackoutsteve]

Fair enough.. Bummer.. Must be killing you.

[cluxford]

OK a couple of major milestones...we are moving rapidly to rego.

First up, car was fired up last week for the first time. I was overseas so wasn't here for it, but popped in today and had em fire it up for me.

30 sec video of BBC awesomeness here (turn it up loud):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZMEoH9HEv4


She won't sit this low when done (as much as I would love it to), at this height the front is about 1 inch from the ground). Looks fricken awesome !!!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10867.jpg

Also all glass is now in (pics)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10863.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10864.jpg

cowl panel needs a bit of adjustment

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10868.jpg


Bumpers and grille in. Note the bumpers are smoothed and tucked way way into the body.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10869.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10870.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10871.jpg

And finally just a video of the car, note the plug leads will be tidied up and run under the exhaust, just put in loosely for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W6VymEuKcE

[18htan]

Chris... she purrs.

Its soo damn close and can't wait to see her on the road!

Quite the Christmas present.

[6t8]

Chris too too damn good mate.Love it !!! What can i say it is yellow ;)

[tonner]

Outstanding Chris, you must be like a kid in a candy store now.

Greg

[-Jordan-]

Looks unreal! So incredibly jealous :(

[GM NUT]

NICE.............very

[cluxford]

Some interesting updates....getting ready for engineer

Talk about money pit.

Wound up the springs...oops still only 2" off the ground can't go higher. New Coilovers all round...$$$$

Probably end up running a set of late model 20" rims plus wound up springs will get us across the line height wise. I have a pic below the front is on a jack, but not really that much higher than it will be for rego, rear is at rego height...

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1809.jpg

Axles finally arrived, what a drama - I now have 2 sets of axles - ...but in now and driveable tomorrow...

Master cylinder...started leaking last week, we pull it find out my expensive brand new billet MC is in fact a second hand re-sleeved piece of crap !! Now running a standard MC to get through rego and new billet jobbie on fast track from US

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1808.jpg

front indicators....LED's not doable for roadworthy...so temp front indicators on...gotta love this look...ugly....these will be gone after rego

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1807.jpg

Tomorrow I will drive it for the first time (on trade plates)

[USA-69Z]

amazing how she changes in the light Chris ,,, geez and i can say ive got the bonnet hinges off that yellow camaro ;)

real nice custom work on it .. happy xmas !

[18htan]

I was thinking the same thing...

In every pic its a new shade of Yellow.

Bloody love it, good luck with Rego mate.

[Nev68]

Good luck with all the crap that goes with getting a car on the road Chris.
I'll bet your getting nervous / excited now!!

[YenkoSC]

That looks super tough Chris, Make sure you video the drive :D

[AUSCAMARO]

OOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh it's SO close!!

[cluxford]

Drove it 3 metres today.

Brakes still leaking so need to fix that, spent all day underneath painting and cleaning

Few little things to do but minor stuff to get through engineering

But close now.

Fri is D-Day. Fri we will do full road test, brake test etc..

Engineering on Tue next week

Tomorrow is goes for weighbridge, noise test and emissions test.

Did a Db test using an iPhone app today and it was 81 Db...must be under 90 to pass. That was at idle though

[chevguy]

So how big was that smile for 3 mtrs of driving:) congrats mate really hope it goes smooth for you.

[dirtbag]

Outstanding work! I haven't read the whole thread but the results are very impressive. Who is doing all the work?
At first I thought it was a nice garage ornament, but you're talking rego. If I showed up to rego up here with something like that they'd shoot me in the face : )
Good luck with engineering, as I'm sure there are a few thousand people that will want to see your car in the flesh.
Well done.
p.s. I'm sure you've mentioned it in the thread and I'm making myself look like an ass for asking, but what is that jigger the master cylinder is bolted to?
Cheers.

[cluxford]

Outstanding work! I haven't read the whole thread but the results are very impressive. Who is doing all the work?
At first I thought it was a nice garage ornament, but you're talking rego. If I showed up to rego up here with something like that they'd shoot me in the face : )
Good luck with engineering, as I'm sure there are a few thousand people that will want to see your car in the flesh.
Well done.
p.s. I'm sure you've mentioned it in the thread and I'm making myself look like an ass for asking, but what is that jigger the master cylinder is bolted to?
Cheers.

Tim, it's a Hydroboost. It runs off the power steering pump rather than engine vacuum, supposed to give me a strong pedal etc (till I throw a belt then I'm screwed). Stylerod Panels in Croydon are doing all the work, awesome bunch of guys, and it's been such a pleasurable experience (except the past 3 weeks, everything that could go wrong has and it's all cost me money.....), but hey this close out, can't help but smile

[RAW454]

congrats mate really hope it goes smooth for you.You mean hope it goes smove? :p Fingers crossed Chris. Got an HQ master you can have if get stuck at the final hour... Good luck!

[cluxford]

Here's the other sad news...it won't go to the shows with the tunnel ram and twin carbs, we just simply do not have enough time.

Once rego'ed we have to do a final cut and buff, detail it top to bottom etc etc and have it ready to go before Xmas as shop shuts at Xmas, so it will sit in my garage from 23rd Dec till 6th Jan (well maybe it won't just sit there maybe it will see some road time)

So we don't have time to paint up a new bonnet, flame it, bolt on new manifold, re-connect all the hoses, run new fuel lines etc...all these things have been test fitted etc but will take a few days and between now and 23rd just no time.

So it will go single carb 4" cowl to the shows...

Bummer, but hey, at least it can be driven

[Nev68]

Here's the other sad news...it won't go to the shows with the tunnel ram and twin carbs, we just simply do not have enough time.

Once rego'ed we have to do a final cut and buff, detail it top to bottom etc etc and have it ready to go before Xmas as shop shuts at Xmas, so it will sit in my garage from 23rd Dec till 6th Jan (well maybe it won't just sit there maybe it will see some road time)

So we don't have time to paint up a new bonnet, flame it, bolt on new manifold, re-connect all the hoses, run new fuel lines etc...all these things have been test fitted etc but will take a few days and between now and 23rd just no time.

So it will go single carb 4" cowl to the shows...

Bummer, but hey, at least it can be driven

But Chris, you know the deal...there is always something to do and you never have enough time or money (pick one, as it's rare to have have plenty of both at the same time)
I'm happy that you must be able to see the "finish line" now. At least you'll be able to get a drive or two in.

[cluxford]

Nev, yeah it will never really be finished....

OK just got back from running around all morning 100% good news

1. Passed noise test

2. Passed CO2 at idle test with flying colours

3. Weighed at public weighbridge... 1660 Kgs with a full tank

4. Dropped it into trans place as the trans isn't playing friendly, needs some tweaking

I got to drive it 100 meters or so from the trailer to the weighbridge and back to the trailer...my ears hurt from the smile I had

Hope the engineer next week goes this smove !!

Here's how it spent most of it's time this morning

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1810.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1811.jpg

and yes bonnet needs some adjusting (so do a few other gaps)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_1812.jpg

[blackoutsteve]

What is the noise limit exactly? 96 or 98dB? How did they measure it and how close were you to failing? :D

[cluxford]

What is the noise limit exactly? 96 or 98dB? How did they measure it and how close were you to failing? :D

It's 96dB

the meter is placed half a metre behind the exhaust

Car is taken to 3000 rpm

3 readings and averaged

first up it went 101dB out of RH side and 98dB out of left

But motor was cold and mufflers not warmed up (which they are supposed to be according to regs)

Warmed here up and she went 95.8dB on both sides...so squeaked in

[S[_]SPECT]

Bees dick, but still a win...

[L88racer]

Looking great Chris, thats a close pass on the exhaust noise. Hope everything else goes well for rego.

[18htan]

Nice scrap across the line mate!

Is that the shop truck, or someone you got to move you around for the day?

Suits it!

[cluxford]

Nice scrap across the line mate!

Is that the shop truck, or someone you got to move you around for the day?

Suits it!

shop truck

[71RS]

I'm liking those flames!

[dirtbag]

Tim, it's a Hydroboost. It runs off the power steering pump rather than engine vacuum, supposed to give me a strong pedal etc (till I throw a belt then I'm screwed). Stylerod Panels in Croydon are doing all the work, awesome bunch of guys, and it's been such a pleasurable experience (except the past 3 weeks, everything that could go wrong has and it's all cost me money.....), but hey this close out, can't help but smile

Thanks Chris. The hydroboost sounds like a great idea.
I'm glad to hear you had a win with the epa tests.
As for not being able to have the tunnel ram straight away, I don't think anyone will be disappointed seeing it with the single carb.
Again, great work.

[cluxford]

1st decent drive today on trade plates...drove about 10 Ks

Getting ready for engineer tomorrow

One thing I have to say is that these brakes rock !!! Holy Sh1t it stops...

Drives way better with 17x12 drag radials than the 18x9 with street tyres on it...the 18x9's just want to get sideways every time I breathe on it....

think I'm happy ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J48K-6G4x08

[67cammy]

Excellent stuff Chris. You look like a happy man. Sounds smooth. Nervous? I sure would be. Good one :D

[Nev68]

Woohoo!
Great stuff.

Don't get too used to passing thos servo's without having to fill 'er up though:rolleyes:

[dirtbag]

Incredible!!!! A real credit to you. Congratulations Chris.

[blackoutsteve]

Well done Chris. It's so much fun, but it's kinda stressful fun. It's how I felt at times anyway.
Can't wait to see that 632 get angry. ;)

[69SS]

Sweet mate, I'm nervous with 400hp, I would be dumpin it with what you have !!!

[cluxford]

Steve, Lyndsay,

The funny thing was I wasn't nervous at all, it's actually pretty mild to drive. The drag radials are real sticky, but never got it over 70 KPH. Can drive it with one finger, the power steering is so light

On the ****ty 255 street tyres, now that was fun...big smiles.

I need to get it on a track where I can really put the boot into it...

But I have to say that the hydroboost and 330mm discs are scary, took the owner and his son in the car, both have drag cars (one a 541 BBF NA, the other a 540 BBF blown), both were in awe of the stopping power of this thing, it literally stops on a dime....

[WILD68]

Nice early xmas present for ya Chris, you must be stoked sounds sweet

[RSZ28]

Why are LED's not roadworthy?

Much brighter/visible than the old style :eek: .

[tonner]

Fantastic Chris, I am so glad it's all coming together for you, I will have my fingers crossed for you when you go for rego.

Greg

[18htan]

Bloody great news mate... Sounds wicked...

Shame you didn't tap the angry pedal.

Oh your an ugly bugger. Haha! Just joking.

[YenkoSC]

That must of been hard to resist getting on the loud pedal :D

Great to see reward for the effort, time, and money put in to this show piece!

[cluxford]

Reasonable day today with the engineer.

Passed all driving tests (braking, speed, handling etc)

Didn't pass on general underbody inspection.
- All very minor stuff like clearances of fuel and brake lines on rails and exhausts, pretty minor stuff we'll fix next 1-2 days
- Major item was extractor pipe clearance on steering shaft. That's a biggie to fix

Took 2 hours to drop the extractor out and we took paint off etc that will need touching up....now she's a driver so not going to get new pipes welded etc, we'll simply apply some persuasion of the hammer variety to the pipes to get the additional clearance required on the steering shaft

Do all that get it re-inspected and fingers crossed off to vic roads we go....

Very pleased...

[chevguy]

Well done bud. For a car with your mods that's amazing and a credit to the build that's all that's needed for rego.

[cluxford]

I bled for the first time on this build...

Also I reckon I've put in personally about 50+ hours in the shop working on this thing for engineering...I'm the apprentice, do as I'm told and all the little stuff, but it feels good to contribute and I literally know my way around the car top to bottom which is also a good thing

[tezza101]

1st decent drive today on trade plates...drove about 10 Ks

Getting ready for engineer tomorrow

One thing I have to say is that these brakes rock !!! Holy Sh1t it stops...

Drives way better with 17x12 drag radials than the 18x9 with street tyres on it...the 18x9's just want to get sideways every time I breathe on it....

think I'm happy ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J48K-6G4x08


Freakin' fantastic! :D

That paint comes up a treat eh!

[Nev68]

I bled for the first time on this build...



You've got to spill a little claret during a rebuild.
Have you started swearing at the car at any stage? I have found that that is a crucial part of building a car:)
You've got to have the highs and lows to get the appreciation at the end.

[cluxford]

VASS Approved and in my hot little hand...

Off to VicRoads on Mon (couldn't do earlier they were booked and I am travelling Fri

So Mon she'll be officially registered

[S[_]SPECT]

woohoo..
Congrats Chris.. its all coming together...

[Nev68]

VASS Approved and in my hot little hand...

Off to VicRoads on Mon (couldn't do earlier they were booked and I am travelling Fri

So Mon she'll be officially registered

You beauty.
So close now.

[18htan]

Great news Chris!

[RSZ28]

VASS Approved and in my hot little hand...

Off to VicRoads on Mon (couldn't do earlier they were booked and I am travelling Fri

So Mon she'll be officially registered

Great Christmas bonus coming this year then! Project Hellfire shakes the planet today! :eek: :cool:

[69SS]

Keep us updated mate.. need to see some pics on the road !! Been a long hard road for you mate, its going to be well worth it !

[cluxford]

It's officially NO longer a "project". Sailed through Vicroads this morning, we are now FULLY registered !!!!!!!

Fan-farking-tastic !!!

Now getting it road ready again, maiden voyage on Thu

[blackoutsteve]

Great news! Well done Chris. :cool:

[YenkoSC]

Finally it has all come together, Now it's time to enjoy!

[67cammy]

Fan-farking-tastic alright Chris. Congratulations. Now we need plenty of video from you. I am super jealous!!!

[GM064]

Chris,

Absolutey amazing. Great build thread and congrats on the rego. As others have said, we need photos and videos.

All the best :D

Greg.

[EAT-30T]

Congrats Chris!! Excellent news!

I wish I wasn't going through an ugly divorce settlement!

Women - can't live with em, can't kill em! :(

[68ls1]

Well done, let us know where you are going on Thursday, I'll try and catch up in the vert :)

[cluxford]

Well done, let us know where you are going on Thursday, I'll try and catch up in the vert :)

Roger won't be far, just a quick squirt before I drive to Sydney Thu afternoon, so it'll be a run of only about 10-20 mins to blow out some cobwebs (around Croydon)

[68cmaro]

WELL DONE CHRIS !!!!

Better than any of Santa's presents.

ENJOY !!!!!

[TUFF68]

so it'll be a run of only about 10-20 mins to blow out some cobwebs (around Croydon)

and smoke some rubber for us :)

congrats Chris

[67SS502]

well done chris. you can finally sleep now hahaha, Thursday is meant to be good weather too. i might have to lurk around croydon on thursday.

[smote]

congratulations!!!

this has been an awesome build to follow.
absolutely love it.

did i read incorrectly, you driving it to Sydney??

[cluxford]

congratulations!!!

this has been an awesome build to follow.
absolutely love it.

did i read incorrectly, you driving it to Sydney??

In my daily..not the Camaro. Xmas with Sydney family this year

[RAW454]

Bloody brilliant!! Stoked for you mate & can't wait to see the grin on your face at the shows :D WOOHOO!!

[camaro_1967rs]

I just want to see the brown stripe down the middle of those lovely leather front seats after you have driven he beast for an Hour Chris.....:p

Thats why mine are black.. hehe

[Twisted67]

Awesome news for ya Chris,congrats and enjoy the beast.:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

Paul

[tonner]

Great news Chris, we want to see more video.

Greg

[LS3 HQ]

Big congrats Chris. Awsome build and vision. Credit to you and the crew. Guess ill be seeing it in real life now, last minute decision but booked my flight to summernats on Saturday.

Cheers

Luke

[cluxford]

Luke, I get in lunch time Fri, will be driving it from Gate 7 down to the show pavilion, if it want to ride shotgun or even have a drive give me a call, more than welcome (0418342857). It will only drive to the show hall (Fri) and back to the truck (Sun)..not doing the driving events as it needs to be show prepped for Vic Hot Rod show 10 days later, but seriously more than welcome...

[18htan]

Sh*t Hot news mate...

I will be up at Summer Nats on Saturday. Lets catch up for a beer and a bloody high fives for all that hard work.

[cluxford]

absolutely !!!

[LS3 HQ]

Woooooohoooooo farrrrk yeah Chris your a bloody champ. Ill be giving you a call for sure. Iv been waiting about 15 years to go to the summernats so im a little excited.

Cheers

Luke

[cluxford]

Couple of snaps from today. getting final cut/buff today, spotting in a few chips that is suffered being moved around and worked on (paint is damn damn brittle, bit of an issue really), interior will be cleaned etc


Tomorrow I drive it...

Tailpipes are off as new ones (with no mufflers being made as we speak).

Front also will come down about 1 inch, but that leaves the collectors about 2" off the ground which I can see being a massive issue...oh well we'll fix that later...time to drive


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11021-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11023-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11024-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11026-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11022-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11031.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11034-1.jpg

[Twisted67]

Cmon Chris wheres the video???
(note the number of your last post:p:p:p)

Paul

[cluxford]

Cmon Chris wheres the video???
(note the number of your last post:p:p:p)

Paul

Paul, video tomorrow, going to have the wife shoot the video of me driving it out of the shop...

Oh and after the engine pull down and cleaning of the bores, it's now 634 Cubes...so now it's right - on this post :)

[chevguy]

In NO way putting it down Chris but have you contemplated breaking the dash/center console painted area up a bit. It`s just a large area that could be highlighted in my opinion.

[cluxford]

In NO way putting it down Chris but have you contemplated breaking the dash/center console painted area up a bit. It`s just a large area that could be highlighted in my opinion.

I love it the way it is, I admit though it is:
1. Fn bring, I mean damn in the sun I can hardly see
2. it's a lot of yellow..

But i love it, was my vision from day 1

[chevguy]

I love it the way it is, I admit though it is:
1. Fn bring, I mean damn in the sun I can hardly see
2. it's a lot of yellow..

But i love it, was my vision from day 1

Well that`s what it`s all about mate,as long as it`s what gets your rocks off is all that matters :) . I reckon with that motor a grab rail might come in handy though:D

[WILD68]

Awesome Chris now get out there and enjoy it in 2011

[smote]

Ahh finally,
i've been waiting for these completed shots...

Schmik!

and even though i'm not a big fan of flames
those ghost flames actually look really good, had to look twice before i noticed.

[GM064]

Sh*t Hot news mate...

I will be up at Summer Nats on Saturday. Lets catch up for a beer and a bloody high fives for all that hard work.

Guys,

Being a local, I will be at Summernats most days. Would like to catch up with any forum members in town. If you want, send me a PM when you are in town or before you leave home and we can exchange contact details.

Cheers

Greg.

[cluxford]

Car left the shop today...I have way more video of it than this, but mainly at home which I don't want to post up publicly (too much attention not warranted)

My wife shot this video of me leaving the shop.

Got home, fan belt needs a tighten and have radiator fluid on inside of bonnet (hmmm) but no leaks at idle, so will address that later, but teething probs that I expect...everything will need a tighten up once it's been run in...

I have been on cloud 9 all morning, fricken awesome to really drive a life long dream in ernest for the first time.....absolutely stoked !!!!

enjoy this very very short video....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT5PhdN0VDs

[J.J.]

oh my, it sounds soooooooooooooo fkn good!!!!!

[18htan]

Chris... I bet your higher than bloody cloud 9! Looks amazing and sounds wicked.

Can't wait to check it out at Summernats, and then go for a spin with you when your back in Melb.

[TUFF68]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11031.jpg

You using an air cleaner Chris ??

[cluxford]

You using an air cleaner Chris ??

Only for rego it's long gone it was suffocating the engine. In fact when we took it off the inside mess had been sucked in and bent half an inch

[blackoutsteve]

Not going to try mounting a flat accordian, paper style air cleaner mounted in the cowl hood with a carb flange seal? (Think the design that VT-Z Commodores with factory air boxes use, but a bigger one for a truck perhaps.)
Even a round 14x4" air cleaner could be made to work that way. Many 427 'Vettes of the late 60's were that way from factory.
Unless you had chrome piston rings, I would never run without an air filter.
I assume the rings are moly..? Moly is too soft to deal with grit.

[TUFF68]

Only for rego it's long gone it was suffocating the engine. In fact when we took it off the inside mess had been sucked in and bent half an inch

What brand was it, got a pic of it installed ? I'm with Steve, i would use one if i was you. I even used one on the race car last week as the SE'ly was blowing all the dust from the speedway guy's straight over the track

[cluxford]

Remember guys cowl and single carb only temporary until tunnel ram and twins with hilborn scoop and filter. These were supposed to be on now we just ran out of time. I've decided to drive it as is till winter then I'll change it over. I have no filter on now but will find one to work for 6 months. Problem is that is a 1" filter on there I tried a 2" and it hit the hood. I can only get a 11" in the hole. I may need to fashion something up myself


Steve yeah they are moly rings

[cluxford]

OK, so I drove the car from the shop to my Garage on Dec 23rd. 2 hours later I got in my Grange and drove to Sydney for Xmas with my family. I just got home a few hours ago.

Been home 2 hours and spent most of it drooling in the garage...is that wrong ????

How do you guys drag yourself out of the garage ?

Tomorrow going for a short cruise locally, Fri down to Rowville to get the straight exhausts (ie dropped the rear mufflers)..

Sun might do a bit longer of a cruise...

Then prep it for Summernats

[RAW454]

Sun might do a bit longer of a cruise... Chris old chum - You have my number :D:D As for the escaping the garage, there's a reason why it (& a microfibre rag) will now be your best mates ;):)

[REDZ-28]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.

[cluxford]

Put 50ks on it today in traffic around town. Got 30 ks and put 22 litters in it. But had put, 9 on it since last fill. So my guess is about 120 ks to the tank (60 litres)

Now I have it home I need to lean it out. It runs so rich my eyes burn from the petrol and exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are bad even with the new tips on it. But also everything is still new and "burning in". But I do have a small fuel leak out the cap at full that I need to fix

In today's heat I couldn't figure out the aircon as I didn't install it. Didn't want to fiddle with it in traffic so will look at that later today and get the settings sorted

All in all though heaps of fun got sideways twice even with 390s. Can't wait to put more miles on it

[skywalker]

Massive build, Good luck @ summernats, will get time for a L@@k over @ hotrod show :cool:

[blackoutsteve]

Hey Chris, it the Dominator a 4-corner idle with ~1/8" holes drilled in the throttle plates? Does it respond to idle mixture changes?
With the throttle blades closed and it's current tune up, is there a big gap (0.040"/1mm or more between the blade and side of the throttle bore?

[cluxford]

Hey Chris, it the Dominator a 4-corner idle with ~1/8" holes drilled in the throttle plates? Does it respond to idle mixture changes?
With the throttle blades closed and it's current tune up, is there a big gap (0.040"/1mm or more between the blade and side of the throttle bore?

Steve, that's exactly what I'll be out looking at later today....havent had a chance to get out there since getting home, promised my daughter play time in her new pool (blow up she only small) so been doing that...but will have more specs later - not an expert on Dominators so will be seeking expert guidance

[blackoutsteve]

Fair enough.
A 632 is big and it may need more air for idling than what that Dominator was designed for. BTW, what CFM is it?
Those holes are are "tricks" that even Holley themselves now do as standard on the HPs and Ultra HPs that helps large engines idle without having to open the throttle blades too far, that then stop/hinder the idle ports working or responding to changes.
I expect the Dominator has them, but maybe it doesn't.
4 corner idle helps a heap too as it also has idle circuits in the secondaries. This reduces the "load" of the primary circuit by 50% and allows much more accurate tuning. My old 850DP (really great carb) was a fumey pig at idle.
What's it's list number, maybe my book/catalogs wll have info on it..

[cluxford]

Fair enough.
A 632 is big and it may need more air for idling than what that Dominator was designed for. BTW, what CFM is it?
Those holes are are "tricks" that even Holley themselves now do as standard on the HPs and Ultra HPs that helps large engines idle without having to open the throttle blades too far, that then stop/hinder the idle ports working or responding to changes.
I expect the Dominator has them, but maybe it doesn't.
4 corner idle helps a heap too as it also has idle circuits in the secondaries. This reduces the "load" of the primary circuit by 50% and allows much more accurate tuning. My old 850DP (really great carb) was a fumey pig at idle.
What's it's list number, maybe my book/catalogs wll have info on it..

It's a 1050...will get specs later today...I think the fact that it sits up inside the cowl is also part of the problem, I don't think it's getting enough air, meaning it's running rich due to the lack of air.

Thanks for the tips that will give me a good start point

[blackoutsteve]

Also, the list number will tell you if it's a 2 or 3 circuit Dominator. 3 circuits (I'm reading) can be way over rich, especially on street driven.

[cluxford]

Just my luck...crate motor have no list or model stamped on the carb.

It definitely appears 3 circuit though, plugs are fouling and black soot belches out the left bank on start up

it's a 4 corner idle

tomorrow I'm going to play around a bit. Have some hints on things to try, I can kill the intermediate circuit by removing the air bleed on it, I can also lean it out with bigger air bleeds (won't be able to buy tomorrow).

Either way should be able to play around and start to tune it in....

But I think 6 months and the twin Demon's are going on anyway, so not going to put too much time into it, just see what I can do to get it less fumey in the short term

[blackoutsteve]

Is the Dominator a Holley or a BG or ?
The rich symptoms you have are not a guarantee.. Best to know for sure as it may simply be rich.

There must be a number on it! :confused:

Anyway, this may be of help.
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0603_run_a_dominator_on_the_street/index.html

---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:33 PM ----------

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0603_run_a_dominator_on_the_street/photo_06.html

[cluxford]

It's a holley, I know it's just a guess, I need to pull it down to the metering block to see if it has the 3rd circuit, but it sure seems it based on symptoms

No numbers on it anywhere...really strange

[blackoutsteve]

I think I saw in a pic of yours, that there were 3 air bleeds per venturi.. These would be an idle, intermediate and high speed (from the out side in).

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0603_run_a_dominator_on_the_street/photo_07.html

"Three-circuit carbs also use a third air bleed for each venturi, but SMI warns us that a few weird three-circuit Dominators used an internal air bleed placing only two bleeds on the top of the venturi. This overhead view of a three-circuit Dominator reveals the location of the idle air bleed (A), the intermediate air bleed (B), and the high-speed air bleed (C)."

I think it's the Intermediate (B) that is additional and the give-away that you have a 3 circuit.

The metering block is the for-sure way to tell.
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0603_run_a_dominator_on_the_street/photo_12.html

Anyway, read the article. It may show a way of tuning a 3 circuit for streetable use.

[cluxford]

Thanks Steve, been doing a fair bit of reading most of the morning...will play around later

[blackoutsteve]

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0603_run_a_dominator_on_the_street/photo_10.html

I know Brian.. We used to talk on the HotRod/Freiburgers/CarJunkie/BangShift progression of forums. (His GTO by the way, was his dad's car that also brought him home from hospital just after he was born.. How awesome is that?? :D)
He participated in the early Drag Week or StreetCar Shootout (forget which), but look, a 3 circuit Dominator delivering 12mpg with a car geared to run 127 in the 1/4.. :cool:

[camaro_1967rs]

It's a 1050...will get specs later today...I think the fact that it sits up inside the cowl is also part of the problem, I don't think it's getting enough air, meaning it's running rich due to the lack of air.

Thanks for the tips that will give me a good start point
Chris
I hads similar problems on my 406 and 502, the 406 well worked as you know, would fowl after 1 week, one month i went through 3 sets of plugs with very little driving.

406
Holley 750 vac sec
Replaced with king demon 850dp, then had issues with fuel cooking due to mechanical pump
Step 3 replaced with 750 ultra hp 4 corner plus air bleeds, this solved the problem.

502
Holley 950 dp; 560 hp lots of smoke fowling plugs, buring eyes due to fuel excess but good hp
Holley 825 vac secondarys (std 502 carb) no fuel burning in eyes, streetable perfectly, except runs out of fuel and have to wait for secondaries to open.

Holley Ultra 950 My plan is to replace with this, lots of tuning and regular but can be adjusted INFINITLY. ** PENDING BLOWER INSTALL **


Chevs dont need the big carbs on the street due to their direct short runners on manifolds.

The fact that its sitting inside the cowl, if its sealed i would think its getting enough air, if you unseal it then you have deal with air with temps up around 400degC.

your current carb whilst it may deliver big hp at the top end, your bottom end street ability is crap, i.e. running rich. [your motor is primarilly a drag engine.

my suggestion would be to get it on a dyno and play around with several carb choices with the focus being to look for a flat lambda and consistant hp.

My example: I either got 550 hp out of the 406, or settled with 510-520 with the street in mind and not buring eyes due to the excessive fuel being used.

I dont like your chances of using that carb and getting a good tune state down low with out lots of work, been there done that..

[cluxford]

Chris
I hads similar problems on my 406 and 502, the 406 well worked as you know, would fowl after 1 week, one month i went through 3 sets of plugs with very little driving.

406
Holley 750 vac sec
Replaced with king demon 850dp, then had issues with fuel cooking due to mechanical pump
Step 3 replaced with 750 ultra hp 4 corner plus air bleeds, this solved the problem.

502
Holley 950 dp; 560 hp lots of smoke fowling plugs, buring eyes due to fuel excess but good hp
Holley 825 vac secondarys (std 502 carb) no fuel burning in eyes, streetable perfectly, except runs out of fuel and have to wait for secondaries to open.

Holley Ultra 950 My plan is to replace with this, lots of tuning and regular but can be adjusted INFINITLY. ** PENDING BLOWER INSTALL **


Chevs dont need the big carbs on the street due to their direct short runners on manifolds.

The fact that its sitting inside the cowl, if its sealed i would think its getting enough air, if you unseal it then you have deal with air with temps up around 400degC.

your current carb whilst it may deliver big hp at the top end, your bottom end street ability is crap, i.e. running rich. [your motor is primarilly a drag engine.

my suggestion would be to get it on a dyno and play around with several carb choices with the focus being to look for a flat lambda and consistant hp.

My example: I either got 550 hp out of the 406, or settled with 510-520 with the street in mind and not buring eyes due to the excessive fuel being used.

I dont like your chances of using that carb and getting a good tune state down low with out lots of work, been there done that..

Paul, thanks for the detailed comments...everything is pointing to getting the tunnel ram and twin demons on as planned, will give me way more options. None the less I'll play with this for a short bit and get some drivability out of it (even if smelly). Again thanks...this all helps

[TUFF68]

Now I have it home I need to lean it out. It runs so rich my eyes burn from the petrol and exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are bad even with the new tips on it. But also everything is still new and "burning in". But I do have a small fuel leak out the cap at full that I need to fix

Sounds like a very familiar story to my World crate engine when i first got it on the road Chris. Fouled the plugs in less than 50k's. Have you changed the jetting yet ? I put mine on the dyno and the Air/Fuel ratio was very rich, around 9 i think it was, we kept going down in jet sizes front and rear and each time it leaned out a bit more and made more power as well. I think in the end we went down about 6-7 jet sizes front and rear and got the air/fuel ratio up to about 12 i think it was and left the dyno with 35+ horsepower more at the rear wheels. So my guess is you are way down on horsepower at the moment as well.....

Unless you are an expert on tuning carbies i would seriously consider tuning it on a dyno

[cluxford]

Sounds like a very familiar story to my World crate engine when i first got it on the road Chris. Fouled the plugs in less than 50k's. Have you changed the jetting yet ? I put mine on the dyno and the Air/Fuel ratio was very rich, around 9 i think it was, we kept going down in jet sizes front and rear and each time it leaned out a bit more and made more power as well. I think in the end we went down about 6-7 jet sizes front and rear and got the air/fuel ratio up to about 12 i think it was and left the dyno with 35+ horsepower more at the rear wheels. So my guess is you are way down on horsepower at the moment as well.....

Unless you are an expert on tuning carbies i would seriously consider tuning it on a dyno

Marty, haven't touched it yet, job #1 once back from Summernats. All my research is suggesting changes of about 6 jet sizes, seems to be quite a common issue. I am no expert on carbs, but it's only temporary till the Tunnel Ram goes on, so I'll give it a crack and see how she goes

[RAW454]

Being the mega-popular thread that this this is, best link the beast's USM cruise debut, eh!

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=5713

Lotsa nice pix & vids for those that may have missed it ;):cool:

[chevguy]

Hey Chris if you can find it down there get the first issue of a mag called gasoline(done by the editor of cruzn), there's a 67 camaro that's being built with a very similar interior to yours including the sheet metal roof.

[TUFF68]

Hey Chris if you can find it down there get the first issue of a mag called gasoline(done by the editor of cruzn), there's a 67 camaro that's being built with a very similar interior to yours including the sheet metal roof.

My brother-in-laws LC Torana is in that same mag Ken.....

[cluxford]

Hey Chris if you can find it down there get the first issue of a mag called gasoline(done by the editor of cruzn), there's a 67 camaro that's being built with a very similar interior to yours including the sheet metal roof.

Looked it up online, going to grab a copy

[454 NUTTR]

hay chris the camaro looks a treat just looking at your engine bay l'm liking them oil catch cans that u have in there can u tell me where i can buy them from? good luck at the rod show this week end

[cluxford]

hay chris the camaro looks a treat just looking at your engine bay l'm liking them oil catch cans that u have in there can u tell me where i can buy them from? good luck at the rod show this week end

Scott, mine are Aerospace components. They used to sell with the filter, but appears they no longer do (have to buy it separately). But they are cheaper. I paid $120 each for both mine, they are $90 right now

http://www.jegs.com/i/Aerospace/026/AC-RC/10002/-1

[cluxford]

On Sun 9th Jan Street Machine had the car for a photo shoot. We got all set up and it rained, so under cover we went. While waiting for a new location, I took with my cheapo 8MP camera these shots....not as good as the professionals but hey...

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11208.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11209.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11212.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC11213.jpg

[chevguy]

That last shot is a cracker Chris, Didn`t realise the flames were that pronounced in the right light, nice.

[EAT-30T]

The rear end shot looks great! I'll be honest with you though Chris, I think it would look a lot better if the front rims had some dish happening, what are the specs on the fronts?

[cluxford]

The rear end shot looks great! I'll be honest with you though Chris, I think it would look a lot better if the front rims had some dish happening, what are the specs on the fronts?

Funny you say that I 200% agree they are 7s and had 2" backspace. But they rubbed at ride height I wanted on outer guard so we had bs moved now basically flush. So not perfect but together it low that what it took

[EAT-30T]

2" BS? so 5" out... hmm must be the design of the wheel centre that puts the rim face flush.

My Boyds are 8" with 4.5" BS and they have a good amount of dish! I am considering selling those though to try and get more dish! lol

[cluxford]

2" BS? so 5" out... hmm must be the design of the wheel centre that puts the rim face flush.

My Boyds are 8" with 4.5" BS and they have a good amount of dish! I am considering selling those though to try and get more dish! lol

sorry 5" BS, what the F was I thinking.... 2" dish (originally)

[454 NUTTR]

Scott, mine are Aerospace components. They used to sell with the filter, but appears they no longer do (have to buy it separately). But they are cheaper. I paid $120 each for both mine, they are $90 right now

http://www.jegs.com/i/Aerospace/026/AC-RC/10002/-1

thanks chris good luck on the week end with the rod show :)

[EAT-30T]

sorry 5" BS, what the F was I thinking.... 2" dish (originally)


That figures then! lol


This is with 3.5" out (4.5" BS)

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=754&d=1209786768

I may go back to the drawing board and get some new wheels! Really want to go staggered widths! looks much better!


Oh are yours 17" or 18" Chris??

[cluxford]

That figures then! lol


This is with 3.5" out (4.5" BS)

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=754&d=1209786768

I may go back to the drawing board and get some new wheels! Really want to go staggered widths! looks much better!


Oh are yours 17" or 18" Chris??

17s

[EAT-30T]

Tyre size?

[cluxford]

Tyre size?

275x35 front
390x40 rear

[EAT-30T]

Wow.. that is a **** load of tyre on a 7" rim!

That explains the rubbing I guess?

[Detailed]

Amazing what a credit to you Love the dash the line running up and fading out towards the passenger side really gives it a bit of distinction and doesnt cause it to be to over whelming IMO

Regards,

Mitch

[zed28427]

Just got my street machine & guess who's on the cover ????? Very nice & Congratulations. A credit to ya.....

[cluxford]

Cool thanks for the heads up Dease....I knew they finished the article but wasn't sure what issue it would be going in, also they never mentioned cover....

Hope mine arrives in the mail today

[68ls1]

Hope mine arrives in the mail today

me too, well done Chris!!!

[68ls1]

Cool thanks for the heads up Dease....I knew they finished the article but wasn't sure what issue it would be going in, also they never mentioned cover....

Hope mine arrives in the mail today

Got mine in the mail today, haven't read it yet

Oh the horror, they didn't photoshop you (Chris) out of the cover shot :D

[454 NUTTR]

top work chris got to be happy with that

[cluxford]

Just read it...chuffed...could do with a photo with and without the flames. The poster has no flames

[69SS]

Might have to go and get me a copy. Havent bought one in years - good work mate

[blackoutsteve]

How many issues are you gonna buy Chris?
5? 10? 20? :D

[18htan]

Brilliant stuff mate...

Who would belive it. A street car on the cover of street machine.

[YenkoSC]

Congratulations Chris. I have to get my copy still but I bet it looks awesome.

[dirtbag]

Just read the article. Well done mate. The car is beautiful.

[YenkoSC]

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac236/69ZL1/6a00d834540dd169e2014e86e2735c970d.jpg

[CH3V]

The car looks great Chris, you must be wrapped to get the cover shot.

[cluxford]

The car looks great Chris, you must be wrapped to get the cover shot.

Yep stoked actually esp given I had no idea they would do cover...

off to buy a few copies tomorrow

[6t8]

Congrats Chris , great write up and pix.
Barry...

[TUFF68]

Big congrats Chris on the spread, with the added bonus of making the front cover. Poster will be going on my garage wall :)

[tezza101]

Just read the mag on the train.. awesome!!

[Detailed]

Got to get mine today!

[tonner]

Awesome Chris, I'm yet to get a copy, I'm just so happy for you, great stuff.

Greg

[Detailed]

Just went to get my copy and the guy tells me its not out for another week come back next friday not even this friday i said not true mate other guys have theirs already and he told me impossible, YOUR ALL LIARS lmao jkz but apparently i am a liar for saying other people have copies already :S

[cluxford]

Just went to get my copy and the guy tells me its not out for another week come back next friday not even this friday i said not true mate other guys have theirs already and he told me impossible, YOUR ALL LIARS lmao jkz but apparently i am a liar for saying other people have copies already :S

go back and tell him to look at this link:

Says on sales Wed 22nd March

http://streetmachinemag.typepad.com/

[Detailed]

Not sounding racist well i am but dont mean to be he hardly understands english let alone dates if i said see out on year of the monkey month of the lama and day of the pig he might understand lol ill try a diff one tonight

[tezza101]

naff it... buy from the guy two mins down the road

threadjack!

[Pro68]

Congratulations Chris , the car is a credit to you for all the hard work and $$$ spent, well done!!!!!

[chevguy]

I went to my news agent here and same thing, nope not out till next Wednesday. Knew we aren't a capital city but geez.

Oh by the way grats Chris :D:D. Looking forward to reading the article..... Next week.

[rodent]

Well done Chris looks good, I have to get out and snare me a copy................and get you to autograph it for me(for real) :D

On a side note, not to be picky(but you already know I'm going to be :( )but rego stickers look really good right up the top behind the tinted band :)

[cluxford]

Well done Chris looks good, I have to get out and snare me a copy................and get you to autograph it for me(for real) :D

On a side note, not to be picky(but you already know I'm going to be :( )but rego stickers look really good right up the top behind the tinted band :)

Hey Jim that's something I never even thought of...great idea, I think I'll see if I can move it on Sat

[mrmondo]

Just picked up my copy of the new street machine. Congratulations Chris the car looks awesome. I think just about all of us would love to have our cars in SM mag let alone on the front cover a credit to you. Well done.

Michael

[18htan]

On a side note, not to be picky(but you already know I'm going to be :( )but rego stickers look really good right up the top behind the tinted band :)

Which can score you a fine.

Even where it is currently is wrong. Needs to be bottom left of the windscreen in Vic.

[rodent]

Which can score you a fine.

Even where it is currently is wrong. Needs to be bottom left of the windscreen in Vic.

You must have copped a turd Nate :( I have been putting mine there for nigh on 30 years.....never pinched(touch wood)<jimbo touches head> :)

PS: If that is the only thing you get knocked off for on a modified car.............you're doing alright :)

[18htan]

Yeah thats what i thought Jim. The prick was going to sting me for something.

That said... The yellow beast is going to attract attention from the law sooner or later, and I would be crossing the T's and dotting the I's.

[rodent]

Yeah thats what i thought Jim. The prick was going to sting me for something.

That said... The yellow beast is going to attract attention from the law sooner or later, and I would be crossing the T's and dotting the I's.

Rumour has it some cops are human :rolleyes: Drove my Nova around blown for years and was spotted by much fuzz.......but never pulled over.......fast forward to a couple of months ago(no blower), got pulled up and told my car had no reg which I disputed. He went back and checked, came back and apologised as he had punched my number in incorrectly and bid me a "good day sir" :D

Moral: when you're old and ugly,the fuzz feel sorry for you :(

[TUFF68]

Rego stickers.......what are they? :confused: you guy's in the east are living in the dark ages :p

[S[_]SPECT]

I didnt even put mine on when we did have them...

[chevguy]

Yay got my copy...don`t like the byline. 634ci Camaro is as tough as steel, does`nt suit the car, I would have written it`s as smove as silk:D

[J.J.]

wow, front cover!! congrats

[1968SS]

well done Chris, will get a copy and have a read...

[AUSCAMARO]

Looks like I have a reason to go to the Newsagents on the way home.... Congrats Chris!!

[blackoutsteve]

..634ci Camaro..

Misprint!
632, right? -not that a few measly cubes at that level will matter, but cubic inch capacity is almost like an engine's name.

[cluxford]

Misprint!
632, right? -not that a few measly cubes at that level will matter, but cubic inch capacity is almost like an engine's name.

Actually no 634 is right. It was bought as a 632 crate. But when we put the new JE Pistons in it was taken out a tad...so it's now 634 as a result

[Twisted67]

Congrats Chris well done,hopefully will get a copy next week at the airport before we fly back to work and read it on the plane.

Paul

[blackoutsteve]

Actually no 634 is right. It was bought as a 632 crate. But when we put the new JE Pistons in it was taken out a tad...so it's now 634 as a result

ahhh, I see. ;)

[RAW454]

What's latest Chris? Assuming busy with new job but more thoughts on blower, tunnel ram, other hood etc? Been driving much? Hope all cruisin.

[cluxford]

Job and house keeping me heads down. Car only been out once since pre Xmas and that was house move day

[69stang]

Great build Chris attention to detail is awesome. In that photo you took the day SM were doing their shoot it reminded me of a Great white shark set to attack, very mean looking even when it isnt moving.