Mitch's 68 Camaro Build

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I suppose I better get some details down before I start the long and loborious rebuild process of my 68...

I have been looking for one for a while now and finally found something within my budget and to my liking in QLD. It arrived last Thrusday after a month long shipping fiasco through AutoTrans. It also arrived with a broken boot spoiler and gouges in the paint from some knob jockey pushing it from the back...

The car also rocked up as a non runner due to the starter motor and ring gear being lunched by the tools continually attempting to start it after it had already begun slipping.

The AutoTrans guy I spoke to told me that "It's common on these old FORD's mate"... What a Muppet!

Any way it's now in my garage awaiting some loving.. The intention is to firstly get it to a running state and then attempt to create a plan of attack as to how and where I am going to start the rebuild.

I have new floor pans (full sections) on the way from the States now as I knew that they needed to be done and the rear strut tops also need to be repaired. The boot floor seems to be solid and I can only imagine it has it's fair share of bog hiding all manner of nasties under the paint work. The chassis also looks solid and I'm hoping there won't be much work needed in that area.

I don't have a huge budget for the car and my wife and I are forcasting a 7 year build at this stage...

What do I want to achieve with the car?

I luuuurvvvv the Pro Touring look and will more than likely go down that road. I have 18" front and 20" rear polished Coys C5 rims and they will be the basis for the look I'm after.... It also has a steel 2" cowl hood and will be bumperless.

Anyways, here are some pics of what I am starting with...

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Mitch

[454 NUTTR]

good luck with the project mitch are u keeping the drive line the same or going to up date and are u going black once more

[cluxford]

Mitch,

Great to see you on the board, nice clean 68 you have there, always a good place to start.

Kees us updated on the progress.

Chris

[RSZ28]

Welcome aboard Mitch. Very nice 68 to start with!

Cheers!

[AUSCAMARO]

good luck with the project mitch are u keeping the drive line the same or going to up date and are u going black once more

No plans on paint and driveline at this point in time.

The Mrs would like to keep it black and go black leather interior though... The car was originally Red with black stripes until the last owner decided to paint it black and I must admit I prefer the original paint scheme...
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v149/115/13/565753402/n565753402_273117_3286.jpg



The driveline will stay as is for the short term as it's the body I want to get upto scratch first and foremost.

I'm not after a powerhouse at the moment (but that may change in the future) as I have my 13b turbo 808 for ****s and giggles...

http://a871.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/125/l_dcc0e2fb05be245a6a9d28e9e5e98856.jpg http://a176.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/l_8e142fb6e37860b5f8e0214c2e7b666f.jpg

So i'll just get it to a drip less reliable driveline for now..

Mitch

[Nev68]

Well, I suppose I better get some details down before I start the long and loborious rebuild process of my 68...

I have been looking for one for a while now and finally found something within my budget and to my liking in QLD. It arrived last Thrusday after a month long shipping fiasco through AutoTrans. It also arrived with a broken boot spoiler and gouges in the paint from some knob jockey pushing it from the back...

The car also rocked up as a non runner due to the starter motor and ring gear being lunched by the tools continually attempting to start it after it had already begun slipping.

The AutoTrans guy I spoke to told me that "It's common on these old FORD's mate"... What a Muppet!

Any way it's now in my garage awaiting some loving.. The intention is to firstly get it to a running state and then attempt to create a plan of attack as to how and where I am going to start the rebuild.

I have new floor pans (full sections) on the way from the States now as I knew that they needed to be done and the rear strut tops also need to be repaired. The boot floor seems to be solid and I can only imagine it has it's fair share of bog hiding all manner of nasties under the paint work. The chassis also looks solid and I'm hoping there won't be much work needed in that area.

I don't have a huge budget for the car and my wife and I are forcasting a 7 year build at this stage...

What do I want to achieve with the car?

I luuuurvvvv the Pro Touring look and will more than likely go down that road. I have 18" front and 20" rear polished Coys C5 rims and they will be the basis for the look I'm after.... It also has a steel 2" cowl hood and will be bumperless.

Anyways, here are some pics of what I am starting with...



Mitch

Mitch,
Your car looks nice in the photos, looks like you have good starting point.
Gotta luv a tidy 1st Gen Camaro.
Not sure about the seats though:)

Are you doing a complete strip down and rebuild or are you doing it piece by piece so you can keep it as driver?

Rgds,
Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch,
Your car looks nice in the photos, looks like you have good starting point.
Gotta luv a tidy 1st Gen Camaro.
Not sure about the seats though:)

Are you doing a complete strip down and rebuild or are you doing it piece by piece so you can keep it as driver?

Rgds,
Nev

Hey Nev,

I would like to keep it as a driver if I can, but I need to do the floor pans so that will obviously mean it will have to be stripped down to a fair degree.

Whats wrong with my 60's red velour pornstar seats and shag pile carpet?:D :rolleyes:

[J.J.]

good luck with the resto bro, will be watching

[Nev68]

Hey Nev,

I would like to keep it as a driver if I can, but I need to do the floor pans so that will obviously mean it will have to be stripped down to a fair degree.

Whats wrong with my 60's red velour pornstar seats and shag pile carpet?:D :rolleyes:

Hey Mitch,
You can do the big jobs over winter and keep driving through the nice weather.
It's bloody frustrating having a nice car in the shed and not being able to drive it.
Give me black vinyl (it's good for seats too :D )

Rgds,
Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Give me black vinyl (it's good for seats too :D )
Rgds,
Nev
Ha ha, nice one :)

Replaced the starter pinion gear yesterday and shimmed the starter motor so it can mesh with the ring gear properly.

Cranked it over and whalla. She's a goer now!

Couple of quick vids for ya's...

My wife playing in the Camaro
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXe_BBKIak

Taking my son for his first spin in the 68.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz8Et9GCaIA

Cheers

Mitch

Bye the way, I went to Chev Power in Maddington today and they ha two 68's out the back. One fully resto'd over the last 11years and the other just arrived from the US with a big block in it.

[Downesy]

Car looks great mitch , does chev power have those cars advertised some were with pics ?



Ha ha, nice one :)

Replaced the starter pinion gear yesterday and shimmed the starter motor so it can mesh with the ring gear properly.

Cranked it over and whalla. She's a goer now!

Couple of quick vids for ya's...

My wife playing in the Camaro
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXe_BBKIak

Taking my son for his first spin in the 68.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz8Et9GCaIA

Cheers

Mitch

Bye the way, I went to Chev Power in Maddington today and they ha two 68's out the back. One fully resto'd over the last 11years and the other just arrived from the US with a big block in it.

[AUSCAMARO]

Car looks great mitch , does chev power have those cars advertised some were with pics ?


Nah, they are customers cars Downesy...

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Couple more pics of my Toyz after a bit of a tidy up....

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Taking the Camaro out for a bit of a run tomorrow to see how she goes after a bit of cruising.

Mitch

[69camaro]

Couple more pics of my Toyz after a bit of a tidy up....

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v345/221/73/777875488/n777875488_852501_9843.jpg

Mitch
Mitch,
Looks similar to the line up in my shed which includes these :D :

980

979

[Nev68]

Ha ha, nice one :)

Replaced the starter pinion gear yesterday and shimmed the starter motor so it can mesh with the ring gear properly.

Cranked it over and whalla. She's a goer now!

Couple of quick vids for ya's...

My wife playing in the Camaro
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXe_BBKIak

Taking my son for his first spin in the 68.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz8Et9GCaIA

Cheers

Mitch

Bye the way, I went to Chev Power in Maddington today and they ha two 68's out the back. One fully resto'd over the last 11years and the other just arrived from the US with a big block in it.

Hey Mitch,
The car looks and sound alright.
Glad to see you'v gat a "driver" now, just in time for the summer.
Onya. (Gotta get mine going!!)

Rgds,
Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch,
Looks similar to the line up in my shed which includes these :D :


Very nice 69camaro..... Whats in the 808 coupe?

XXX.327 is a bit of a rotor man too...

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Hey Mitch,
The car looks and sound alright.
Glad to see you'v gat a "driver" now, just in time for the summer.
Onya. (Gotta get mine going!!)

Rgds,
Nev


Thanks Nev,

Grabbed a permit and went cruising today... $12.55 for 48 hours which covers you for third party injuries and Shannons upped my policy for the same period to drive her...

The missus and I went for a bit of a run and she goes real nice!!! Didn't think it would have so much poke from the 350. Has heaps of compression and runs sweet....

Looking forward to tomorrow's cruise too........ :D

Mitch

[69camaro]

Very nice 69camaro..... Whats in the 808 coupe?

Tuff68 is a bit of a rotor man too...

Mitch

Thanks Mitch,
I inherited the 808 coupe when my grandmother passed away. She had it since 82. Done 67k miles. She runs the original 1600 and 4 speed manual. Everything is original except paint, side mirror, wheels and suspension.

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Mitch, from one Perth 68 Camaro owner to another, congrats on getting the Camaro going. I enjoyed watching your vids! Nice ride and I love the plates. Reminds me of the black Camaro out of Better Off Dead.

[AUSCAMARO]

No real updates from me except to that my court summons for my 'replica or immitation' plate was waiting for me when I returned home from work and I am due in court on the 7th of January... YAY lucky me! http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/rta1974111/s97.html

On a good note, my floorpans are getting closer to arriving on Aussie shores and I had a call from the photographer that shot my Mazda for PSC Mag and apparently Fast Fours wants to feature it as well. So I better pull my finger out and finish off the boot properly and stick my bigger turbo on it... as he wants to do the shoot next break.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I can't say i've done all that much however I did replace the starter motor with a high torque jobby and it soooo much better. I was having problems with the other one as it just wouldn't stay in position. It kept pushing away from the flex plate no matter how tight the bolts were.

The new starter came with it's own birth cirtificate and dyno sheet... It has 9KW of stump pulling starting power according to the dyno sheet :eek:

I also took the old girl to my panel repairer/painter for him to give it the once over and then we can formulate a plan of attack. At this point were in two minds in which direction I should head. At this stage it's a matter of discussion and we'll probably make a decision after Xmas...

I also sold my rotor last week, so I now have the room to start pulling bits apart and since my floor pans have landed in Australia that might be the first port of call.

Mitch

[TUFF68]

I think you should head in the Big Block direction Mitch :D :D

[AUSCAMARO]

I think you should head in the Big Block direction Mitch :D :D

I wish I could chuck a BB in there!!! She's going to remain relatively stock in the mojo department for the time being...

Floor pans have been sent from QLD to Perth by road and shoulda been here but there is a heap of flooding on the road down so they are slightly delayed. I ordered shock mount repair sections for the rear as well and they should be arriving very shortly too.

The only other thing I've done to the car is looked at it... :eek:

I replaced the front tyres as they were a bit shabby and have purchased a new set of twenties for the rear as they were OK but not new ;)

The Mrs bought me a set of billet flamed rockers and breathers for XMAS and she just ordered a 15" Billet Oval Flamed AirCleaner for my B'Day as well. These are all sitting in the boot awaiting fitment.

So I suppose the plan of attack from here would be to rip into the floor pans and sort that side of things out. I still don't really have any idea of how I am going to go about rebuilding the car as yet. I'm just happy with the fact that I've got one sitting in the garage :D

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

P.S. My 808 made it into Perth Street Car's current edition and should be in next months Fast Fours and Rotaries...

Mitch

[WILD68]

yeah i saw that.. nice..
check my mates r100..
1337

1338

[AUSCAMARO]

yeah i saw that.. nice..
check my mates r100..
1337

1338


WTF??? Looks like the donk out of Murray Kiefer's Corolla....

Is that local? There aren't too many genuine R100's in Perth...

Mitch

[WILD68]

Maddington mate, its kiefers old car he was gonna build this until he got the corrolla.. should be a little rocket. (shell only)

[AUSCAMARO]

Maddington mate, its kiefers old car he was gonna build this until he got the corrolla.. should be a little rocket. (shell only)

Ahh yep, I know the one... Who has it now?

Mitch

[WILD68]

my mate joe, hes had a few mazdas over the years..

[AUSCAMARO]

my mate joe, hes had a few mazdas over the years..


As in Joe Cool aka Cheech? He's a heavy duty fitter? Had a white 808 sedan?

Mitch

[WILD68]

yeah man... did good skids.
you know everyone!

[AUSCAMARO]

yeah man... did good skids.
you know everyone!


And I've only been in Perth for 5 years ;)

Got some skid vids of it here... I'll try and host them somewhere and post them up for ya...

Mitch

[WILD68]

sweet as cos he lost all of his old footage...

[AUSCAMARO]

Alright peoples.... It's time for something to happen.

Just got off the phone to my panel shop after discussions with my wife about which direction we will be heading and we have booked the 68 in tentativley for next month.

I will be starting to strip her down and hopefully have it ready for the tilt tray in about a month.

I'll be pulling the driveline as well and giving it a bit of a freshen up, but it will essentially be the same, just prettier.

Not sure if we're going to go Satin Black all over but it WILL be staying black and the engine bay will definately be Satin...

Floor pans are still delayed due to all of the flooding over East, however I'm told they will be here Monday/Tuesday. Still waiting on the shock mounts as well.

Can't wait to get it in the shop....and actually get some work done.... YEAH BABY!!!!!

Can't thank my wife enough for everything thus far!! She's the best!:o

Mitch

[cluxford]

Congrats Mitch, great feeling getting work happening, one steps closer to the goal !

[Nev68]

Good stuff Mich.
It is a good feeling when work starts and you can see progress.

Post some photos as you go.

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Good stuff Mich.
It is a good feeling when work starts and you can see progress.

Post some photos as you go.

Nev


Sure will Nev...Jst watching Better Off Dead for a bit of inspiration... Finally tracked the movie down at SANITY during the week...

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I got the call today that my floor pans are ready to be picked up from the freight depot here in Perth and I received my rear shock tower mounts in the post last week. Spoke to my beater/painter today at Big Al's Poker Run and gave him the good news, so we should be all go for the start of some work in a month or so...

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

Well, I got the call today that my floor pans are ready to be picked up from the freight depot here in Perth and I received my rear shock tower mounts in the post last week. Spoke to my beater/painter today at Big Al's Poker Run and gave him the good news, so we should be all go for the start of some work in a month or so...

Mitch

Whats the plan? satin black maybe? or just floors at this stage

[AUSCAMARO]

Mrs doesn't like the Satin Black, so we're staying with Black but glossy, it has a metallic fleck now, but will probably go a solid black maybe with red or hugger orange stripes kinda like the Gen II in the pic below or with a bare metal stripe (if my painter is keen to try something different?)....

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Obviously floors are first and foremost then body work will come once the floors are sorted.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I came home this weekend for a couple of reasons and one of those was to be to attend Big Al's for the 1st time and I enjoyed it immensely. Some awesome cars there.. I also got to meet Marty and some other like minded Camaro enthusiats.

Anyway, I think I gained a bit of inspiration from the show and today I had a bit of time up my sleeve so I started ripping the 68 apart.. I managed to dismantle the entire right hand side of the car including the interior and most of the dash parts. I also removed all the side glass and rear end bolt on bits.

Basically all the chrome work has been removed except for the front bumper at this stage.

The floors are scaring me a little, the US owner must have been getting wet feet as they have fibre-glassed the floors under the carpet. I new the floors were pretty cactus and I also new the shock towers were rusty but I got a bit of a shock when I saw the right rear shock tower. There aint much metal there!!!

The car has also had rear quaters done before and I think I'll have to be doing some work to tidy them up a little better.

So all in all, there is plenty of work to be done and I expect that I will have the rest of the car dismantled by the end of next break and possibly have the motor and box out as well. I'm flying back to work in the morning and will be back ready to get into it on Thursday...

Mitch

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Mate, it sounds like I am just ahead of you. I am glad the stripping part of it is over for me. If you have any questions, just sing out...

[AUSCAMARO]

Mate, it sounds like I am just ahead of you. I am glad the stripping part of it is over for me. If you have any questions, just sing out...
OK then....How do you get the bloody ignition switch out?

[Aussiecamaroowner]

This one stumped me as well. This is the instructions I followed to get mine out.

To remove the lock cylinder, place the key in the ignition lock and turn to the accessory position. Insert a paper Clip in the small hole to depress a button in the ignition switch. Keep turning the key counterclockwise and the lock will come out.

[AUSCAMARO]

This one stumped me as well. This is the instructions I followed to get mine out.

To remove the lock cylinder, place the key in the ignition lock and turn to the accessory position. Insert a paper Clip in the small hole to depress a button in the ignition switch. Keep turning the key counterclockwise and the lock will come out.

Yep, I had a look at my Camaro Manual last night and read exactly that...

I knew it would be simple :p

Mitch

[camaro_1967rs]

T

To remove the lock cylinder, place the key in the ignition lock and turn to the accessory position. Insert a paper Clip in the small hole to depress a button in the ignition switch. Keep turning the key counterclockwise and the lock will come out.

This is right.

It takes some patience.

I found out that after straigtening the clip perfectly with pliers it did not take long, the hole is sometimes hard to find as it similar in size to the clip so i found it takes a bit of giggling to find it.

Turn the barrel slowly and you will find that the clip drops into a hole in the mechanism whilst gently applying pressure pulling it outwards whilst turning, as per instructions. When you get it right then it will slowly pull out.

I have done mine several times now and its done in a couple of minutes, the first time it took around 20 mins.

GEE I HAVE JUST GONE BACK AND READ WHAT I HAVE WRITTEN! SO THAT THERE ARE NO MISS INTERPRETATIONS I DONT MEAN ANYTHING SEXUAL:eek:

Good luck.

[AUSCAMARO]

Picked up my new pans and seat mounts today.

Getting keen now... My new dress up engine bits arrived as well.

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Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

My painter sent me a message a couple of days ago asking when I could have the 68 in his shop? I siad that I had atleast a good 2days solid stripping left to do on it before it would be ready for the tow truck journey NOR...

He told me to get a wriggle on as the want to get the floors and any fabrication work done before the end of next month. :eek:

I've still got so much to do and so little time to do it... I best be getting busy when I get home next week then eh!;)

Oooh, I can feel some busted knuckles coming my way. Atleast I have a bit more storage space now as we had a garage sale on the weekend and cleared out the back shed :D

Mitch

[cluxford]

A shop pushing you along...now that's what we like to see !

[Nev68]

A shop pushing you along...now that's what we like to see !

Yeah, it's noramlly the other way.
what ever you do don't say " no hurry" to the painter or panel beater.
Did that with my Monaro and didn't see it back home for 18 months.

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Yeah, it's noramlly the other way.
what ever you do don't say " no hurry" to the painter or panel beater.
Did that with my Monaro and didn't see it back home for 18 months.

Nev

Haha Yeah... Not complaining thats for sure...

They were quick with my rotor last time. In and out within 3 weeks if I recall correctly. It did go back in later for the engine bay, but that was my fault.

Mitch

P.S. Speaking of the Rotor, the Latest edition of Fast Fours and Rotaries has just been released and my rotor is in it with a photo of me that makes me look like a tool!!

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, most of the 68 is in pieces... Motor and tranny almost ready to come out. Should have em out tonight hopefully.

Will post some pics later.

[AUSCAMARO]

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Rusty rear shock mount.
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Hacked up rear parcel shelf...
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Tam doing some supervising...
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Still supervising.
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http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77117600488_777875488_1515177_4779018_n.jpg

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Couple more things to do and then I'll be calling the towie...

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

Whats the plan here Mitch? full paint, what colour or same?



Gav

[S[_]SPECT]

Prado got its marching orders hey ?? Good to see.

[AUSCAMARO]

Whats the plan here Mitch? full paint, what colour or same?



Gav


We're tossing up over whether to stay with black and add some highlights, or go with EGO Grey, which is a Ford colour :rolleyes: but it's very nice and I think it would suit the flowing lines of the 68 nicely.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

SPECT;12741']Prado got its marching orders hey ?? Good to see.

hahaha, not for long Birchy, not for long....

If I can get the towie on the phone I'll even be able to park the XR8 in the garage for the first time...

Mitch

[Dicko]

Should be awesome.

Are you sticking with the same wheels ? (They're coys in the natural alloy aren't they ?)

[WILD68]

looking good mitch.. i was at a ford dealership wednesday night and saw the grey i think you are talking about (much the same as a VE R8 colour) and thought it would suit a 68.. keep up the good work!

[AUSCAMARO]

Should be awesome.

Are you sticking with the same wheels ? (They're coys in the natural alloy aren't they ?)

Yep Coys are keepers. Polished alloys, although I wold like to get the grey spoke version of the same.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

What rust, those floors look perfect.....hmmmm maybe it's just the fibreglass lining them that look ok?
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398245488_777875488_1518145_6291334_n.jpg

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http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398280488_777875488_1518152_275699_n.jpg

Another day of supervision for the boss..
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http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398290488_777875488_1518154_2826436_n.jpg

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At the shop... Alrighty!!!
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Hmmmm, under the fibreglass... Not much...
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398305488_777875488_1518157_8245783_n.jpg

Home away from home..
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398310488_777875488_1518158_1589405_n.jpg

Feels pretty good to have it in the shop. The guys were straight into it too.. Starting ripping bits of the floor out and sorting out a game plan..

Mitch

[Dicko]

Yep Coys are keepers. Polished alloys, although I wold like to get the grey spoke version of the same.

Mitch


yep ,look good, some hate them.

seriously considering a set, what sizes are yours ?

[TUFF68]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_77398275488_777875488_1518151_1062007_n.jpg



Nice work Mitch, get the misses to winch it on to the trailer while you take photo's. ;)

[AUSCAMARO]

yep ,look good, some hate them.

seriously considering a set, what sizes are yours ?


Ahhh 18 x 7's front and 20 x 8's rear from memory.... I've gotta get some old HQ rims swap em over whilst it's at the shop so I'll confirm for you later.

I'm certainly a lover of these rims, although common they certainly do suit most muscle cars from this era..

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Dropped in to see Clayton today before I flew back to work and they had already replaced the right hand floor pan and nearly finished the right hand shock tower. Progressing nicely thus far... and the welding work is second to none. The fabricator has taken the time to hand fabricate some extra support panels around areas such as the rear spring hangers too and is fully seem welding them for added strength.

Hit a bit of a snag though and that is with the front seat mounts there is a 'C' channel section that runs across the floor from rocker to tunnel and it incorporates the captive nuts for the front seat mounts plus adds structual integrity to the floors. These I do not hae and I have tralled all over Pontiworlds site to no avail. I have sent Dave an email to hopefully source them but I may have to end up using the originals and Hamish might have to unstitch them from the rusty pans?

Unless someone here happens to know of some that could be express posted?

Mitch

P.S. The guys at McAuliffe and Stoltze seem to think that they should be hanging panels and sorting gaps by Thursday. So far they are powering along..

[WILD68]

Dropped in to see Clayton today before I flew back to work and they had already replaced the right hand floor pan and nearly finished the right hand shock tower. Progressing nicely thus far... and the welding work is second to none. The fabricator has taken the time to hand fabricate some extra support panels around areas such as the rear spring hangers too and is fully seem welding them for added strength.

Hit a bit of a snag though and that is with the front seat mounts there is a 'C' channel section that runs across the floor from rocker to tunnel and it incorporates the captive nuts for the front seat mounts plus adds structual integrity to the floors. These I do not hae and I have tralled all over Pontiworlds site to no avail. I have sent Dave an email to hopefully source them but I may have to end up using the originals and Hamish might have to unstitch them from the rusty pans?

Unless someone here happens to know of some that could be express posted?

Mitch

P.S. The guys at McAuliffe and Stoltze seem to think that they should be hanging panels and sorting gaps by Thursday. So far they are powering along..

Sweet as Mitch getting into it that quick is unheard of these days!
Why cant they fab up some of the C-channel section?

[tonner]

Dropped in to see Clayton today before I flew back to work and they had already replaced the right hand floor pan and nearly finished the right hand shock tower. Progressing nicely thus far... and the welding work is second to none. The fabricator has taken the time to hand fabricate some extra support panels around areas such as the rear spring hangers too and is fully seem welding them for added strength.

Hit a bit of a snag though and that is with the front seat mounts there is a 'C' channel section that runs across the floor from rocker to tunnel and it incorporates the captive nuts for the front seat mounts plus adds structual integrity to the floors. These I do not hae and I have tralled all over Pontiworlds site to no avail. I have sent Dave an email to hopefully source them but I may have to end up using the originals and Hamish might have to unstitch them from the rusty pans?

Unless someone here happens to know of some that could be express posted?

Mitch

P.S. The guys at McAuliffe and Stoltze seem to think that they should be hanging panels and sorting gaps by Thursday. So far they are powering along..

Mitch

Which parts are you after.

1777
Seat base

1778
part below seat

I have the seat bases, which I can get by without for a few weeks or are you after the part below where the subframe attaches to, Classic industries part number CL1052R - CL1052L

Greg

[cluxford]

Mitch great to see some awesome progress. Getting moving feels like your achieving something.

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Geez mate, you have had more done to your car in a week than I hve had done to mine in 8......

Lookin' good Mitch.

[RSZ28]

Fantastic progress there Mitch. Keep it up!

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch

I have the seat bases, which I can get by without for a few weeks or are you after the part below where the subframe attaches to, Classic industries part number CL1052R - CL1052L

Greg

It's all good Greg, they have decided to fabricate some themselves..

When I got the pans I also got the seat bases and it looks like under yours has captive nuts on a bit of plate spot welded to the bottom, mine just have the holes.

The originals have a heavy gauge 'C' channel type section under there that spans from the rocker to the tunnel, it actually looks like it could be a structual component.

You can see it in this pic. http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425755488_777875488_1540813_6512926_n.jpg

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

I tell you what there are plenty of Supervisors around my place at the moment... And they always seem to be having smoko!
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425725488_777875488_1540808_1233045_n.jpg

The lone worker...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425735488_777875488_1540809_3269967_n.jpg

More Progress Pics...

This is the right rear shock mount before
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425765488_777875488_1540814_6974178_n.jpg

And this is it almost finished, still a bit of tidying up on the inner wheel arch to do.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425795488_777875488_1540818_5725297_n.jpg

Right Hand floor pan in (the seat mount is just sitting there awaiting the fabrication of the support)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425770488_777875488_1540815_855426_n.jpg

Same again but a bit blurry. Very tidy welds on the floors and all seem welded with very nice penetration. Hamish is certainly good on the mig.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425785488_777875488_1540817_2651571_n.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/2667_81425800488_777875488_1540819_65261_n.jpg

All going according to plan, it will be ready for me to pick up in less than a months time :eek:

Mitch

[Downesy]

Nice work Mitch :D

[AUSCAMARO]

A couple of pics that were sent through by Clayton. Awaiting some more.

Right rear shock mount finished.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2866_86950770488_777875488_1579908_2834780_n.jpg

A little bit of metal missing.
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Most hanging panels are ready for paint.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2866_86950780488_777875488_1579910_1301016_n.jpg

I can't applaude Clayton and the crew enough for their professionalism and enthusiasm throughout this build, they work pretty much all Long weekend to get the fabrication finished and to start getting the body prepped and aligned.

Mitch

[cluxford]

They are flying....

[WILD68]

WOW these guys must drink way too much red bull...

[Nev68]

Wow, Mitch.
They are realy getting into it.
Is that some sub frame connectors I see through the floor?

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Wow, Mitch.
They are realy getting into it.
Is that some sub frame connectors I see through the floor?

Nev

Yeah Nev, she has subframe connectors and caltrack type tramp rods.

They have progressed alot more than I have been able to portray here as I just don't have anymore pics at this stage.

Hoping for some more to be sent through soon. All the fabrication and welding should be well and truly finished now and I dare say that the body work is progressing well as far as the prep work goes.

Mitch

[TUFF68]

Geez, these guy's are'nt messing around. You will have this thing ready for Powercruise easy Mitch ;)

[AUSCAMARO]

Geez, these guy's are'nt messing around. You will have this thing ready for Powercruise easy Mitch ;)


Need more money to buy more bits before I can get it to Powercruise. Needs a full retrim, suspension sorted, exhaust, glass etc, etc.....

Mitch

[TUFF68]

Need more money to buy more bits before I can get it to Powercruise. Needs a full retrim, suspension sorted, exhaust, glass etc, etc.....

Mitch

The banks have plenty of money Mitch, interest rates are low at the moment so now's the time to re-draw against the mortgage ;)

[WILD68]

The banks have plenty of money Mitch, interest rates are low at the moment so now's the time to re-draw against the mortgage ;)

haha been there done that:D :D

[AUSCAMARO]

Yeah, no thanks!!

Sold the Falcon last night after the eBay auction ended. So that pays for panel and paint, now I've just got to save again and buy the other bits.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I dropped in to the Panel Shop today after our week in Kalgoorlie and had a quick squiz before I had to fly back to work.

Once again I was blown away with how efficient these guys have been!!

I took a heap of pics but can't currently host them as I am back at work and all the backdoor entries to hosting sites have finally been completely cut off. Bloody work internet restrictions!! It's probably only a matter of time before they kill USMUSCLE.com access!

Hopefully I will be able to upload the pics when I get back to camp in the morning after my shift. Doubtful though! :(

Anyway, all of the fabrication has been completed so that means that the floors are finished, the rear shock towers are done, the rear spring hangers mounts replaced, any other bit of rust has been cut out and plated/patched, the parcel shelf has been plated, the front chassis rails have been repaired (where the tie downs pulled them during shipping), all wheel arch trim holes have been filled as have the lower sill trim holes. All seems on the underside and the interior panels have been drip checked and are ready for painting.

They are now aligning all of the gaps, panel beating the front valance as it had a nasty bit of bog in one side and is a bit out of shape, trial fitting all of the panels and prepping the body ready for undercoating.

All going well it should be ready for the spray booth next week. They will be painting all of the hanging panels seperate to the car and will apply 2 to 3 coats of colour and 2 to 3 coats of PPG High Solid Clear. The engine bay and underside will be painted in Satin Black and then it will await it's reconstructive process back in my garage.

So hopefully some time next week after returning home from work I might get to see some colour on it?

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Pics!!

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220029_medium.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220021_medium.jpg

[AUSCAMARO]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220020_medium.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220010_medium.jpg

[AUSCAMARO]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220011_medium.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220009_medium.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220004_medium.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220002_medium.jpg

Thats all folks!!

Mitch

[cluxford]

Mitch, these guys mustn't be working on anything else of they are trying to do an overhaulin on it (ie 1 week turnaround). They are flying...

Gotta be happy with that

[S[_]SPECT]

Mitch, awesome progress mate.. what secret handshake did you use to get onto these guys ?? You hear so many stories of people waiting months to get this far along... and yours has been in there how long ??
Sorry If you've already stated, but what colour did you end up deciding on ?

[Twisted67]

Mitch,
As Suspect As Said.
Great Progress In Such A Short Time (but As Long As They Arent Rushing The Project Then Thats All Good.)
I Think You Had Mentioned The Car Was Goin To Be Black With Red Ss Stripes Or Bumblebee Stripe I Cant Remember????
I Reckon Marty Is Right,do The Redraw On The Homeloan N Get It All Done Then Knuckle Down And Pay It Off,interest Rates Are So Low At The Moment.
Anyway Lookin Forward To Catchin Ya At Chris's Place.
All The Best
Paul

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Mate, freaking awesome. And you thought it might be a race between yours and mine. Hah! You have had more done in one week than I have had done in 3 months! Looking good mate and good luck with the reassembly.

[tonner]

Looking good Mitch, these guys must be on speed :D the rate their going

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

SPECT;13297']Mitch, awesome progress mate.. what secret handshake did you use to get onto these guys ?? You hear so many stories of people waiting months to get this far along... and yours has been in there how long ??
Sorry If you've already stated, but what colour did you end up deciding on ?

The painter is a mate of mine.... and they don't want to be stuck with it forever... They have plenty of work on at the moment so decided to focus on this and make it their priority to ensure it is out of the way for other work that is waiting instead of having 3 partly done cars etc...

The colour has changed and is now decided on. I will leave it to your imaginations at the moment. Nothing that I have already stated, put it that way ;)

I always thought it would be months myself but Clayton has assured me all along that it would only be a short turn around. There have certainly been no shortcuts in regards to their quality of work. Everything is to a budget though and my budget did not include replacing every panel etc, so for the amount I am paying they are performing a terrific job, infact I would suggest that they have gone above and beyond so far as there have been things that they have picked up on that I didn't and they have repaired them within the agreed price.

So to say I am happy with their work thus far would be an understatement!! I suppose we shall just have to wait and see the finished product for a full conclusion eh:)

[TUFF68]

Awesome progress Mitch, the car will be home and ready for assembly in no time. Assembly is the hard part though :)

I still say the Powercruise deadline is achievable ;)

[RSZ28]

Excellent progress there mate. Cant be many shops like this around. :)

[Nev68]

Glad to see and hear it's going well.
It's a change from the sad stories you hear from some poor buggers.

What else will you need / be doing once paint and panel work is done?

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Glad to see and hear it's going well.
It's a change from the sad stories you hear from some poor buggers.

What else will you need / be doing once paint and panel work is done?

Nev

I need to sort the Trans out as it was holding top gear for some reason. T350 box and it looks to have been rebuilt not all that long ago when the motor was done. Replace the flex plate is it was running out of teeth due to the crap cheap starter motor that was fitted.

Full retrim, not sure on specifics yet but it will need new carpets, hood lining, door trims maybe OK, the maroon certainly isn't going to suit the new colour scheme so the seats need to be retrimmed, box the boot out etc.

New chrome work here and there such as drip rails, window surrounds maybe, dash chrome (knobs etc), new rear bumper, re-chrome/replace tail light surrounds etc.

Engine bay tidy up, new wiring, bit of bling here and there, exhaust system, sort the brakes out (staying drums though), replace all hoses etc, rebush the suspension and do the body mounts....

Need to find a front windscreen, sort out the window regulators (rollers missing on some) and plenty of other things that need to be done.

Like with all my projects they have to be as cost neutral as possible, so for me this will take some time.

Generally I buy and sell a car or two and make a profit which then goes into my projects, however of late the profits I have made from my sales have ended up going into the house (which is fine) so I am a bit low on fundage at the moment especially once I pay for the panel and paint....:rolleyes: :D

It's all good though, I'm happy enough to have finally purchased one of my dream cars (and one of which my wife actually likes as well) and to actually have the rebuild process underway... I'm currently loving life!!

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Hot off the press, here is the latest update from Clayton.

"Update on the Camaro. We have finished all the panel beating and I primed the complete car late this arvo. I will be blocking the whole car down with the long float tomorrow and then re-priming it then wet rubbing it. I have painted underneath the boot lid and bonnet and the colour looks great. I think you are going to be more than impressed with the finished product. I will send some pics of the primed car tomorrow. Cheers!!"

And here is the first picture of the colour...

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220116_large.jpg

I know it's only the underside of the bonnet, but i'm liking what I am seeing!!

Mitch:D :D :D :D :D

[cluxford]

Mitch,

I like the colour. What is it ?

It looks like hugger orange...am I correct ?

If it is are you going twin white stripes as well (Love that look)

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch,

I like the colour. What is it ?

It looks like hugger orange...am I correct ?

If it is are you going twin white stripes as well (Love that look)

Nope, not Hugger Orange (although I am also a fan) and No, no twin white stripes..

More than likely going for a modern version of the hockey stripe and the colour is actually blood orange from the Ford range.

Not going to be to everyone's liking but meh....

Mitch

[tonner]

Awsome, who gives a s--t about what any one else likes.

Greg

[Dicko]

Awsome, who gives a s--t about what any one else likes.

Greg

Exactly.

It's quite a change from it's current black.

[*rayman*]

More than likely going for a modern version of the hockey stripe and the colour is actually blood orange from the Ford range.


My 68 is actually painted silver fox from the xw/xy, with the orange bumble stripe from the territory/BA range. Sounds like sacriledge when you tell people where the colours are from, but i have received so many compliments on the colours before they have heard that.

As long as you're happy with the result, who cares. You're the one paying to have the work done.

[TUFF68]

Nice colour Mitch, will certainly stand out from the rest of the Camaro crowd at a show. Will the hockey stripe be white ?

[WILD68]

Nice colour Mitch, gonna look sweet. Good on ya.

[Nev68]

Nope, not Hugger Orange (although I am also a fan) and No, no twin white stripes..

More than likely going for a modern version of the hockey stripe and the colour is actually blood orange from the Ford range.

Not going to be to everyone's liking but meh....

Mitch

Ford do have some nice colours.
Mine is LeMans Red (A Ford colour) but the Bumble bee stripe is the original Ermine White from '68.
Sounds strange when you tell people it's a Ford colour but it only matters what you like (it's your car)

Nev

[454 NUTTR]

look cool man will not be miss at any car show thats 4 sure is the hockey stripe going to be white ?

[AUSCAMARO]

look cool man will not be miss at any car show thats 4 sure is the hockey stripe going to be white ?

White is the natural fit for the stripe, but I may even go a charcoal or carbon fibre yet?? It's not going to be painted on, it will be vinyl. The quality of vinyl these days is amazing and the variety and things you can do with it is awesome.

Not decided on the stripe whole heartedly as yet so this is where I may be a bit different?

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Ok, todays update from Clayton is as follows:

"I have nearly finished blocking the entire car down with the long float.I have picked up a few imperfections and will get them sorted. Tomorrow I will be finishing that and then re-priming it. So far the body has blocked down really well and it should look really nice mate.
I will probably start wet rubbing the body on Tuesday at this stage as I need a few days off.
This is a long winded process and we would usually just use the orbital and then paint it but they never turn out really nice, lucky for you I want to do a good job!!" ;)

Think he's having a bit of a lend of me in the last statement :D

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220117_medium.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3283/4441/33207220118_medium.jpg

Starting to really take shape now!!

I'm over the moon with how this is progressing.. I think Clayton and the boys may just deserve the weekend off.

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

its gunna look killer mitch , new colour and all .. the orange you chose looks great , ive always been a fan . choose that stripe carefully ... emine white sounds good or what about a mid red hockey stripe on that orange ????

hey ..im an tattoo artist whaddya expect?


Gav

[AUSCAMARO]

its gunna look killer mitch , new colour and all .. the orange you chose looks great , ive always been a fan . choose that stripe carefully ... emine white sounds good or what about a mid red hockey stripe on that orange ????

hey ..im an tattoo artist whaddya expect?


Gav

What are you doing up at this time of night Gav?

A mate of mine is a graphic artist and has his own business called Current Trendz (window tint and vehicle graphics) so it's something that we have discussed on and off and will be something that we will sketch up before applying. But at the end of the day, being vinyl it can easily be changed.

Funny you should mention the red as 1 thought was similar to that but a maroon with the maroon interior, but I think not! :p

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Just spoke to Clayton again tonight and he said that he long floated the car back today and wet rubbed it re-primed, wet rubbed and re-primed again.

She is now ready for wet rubbing and paint!! SWEET!

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

Mitch , im a night owl these days. Work till 10ish then unwind till 12 or 1am most nights.

whats ya work situation there? from what i can gather you go away for the week or ? and work nights?

_I do reckon a red/maroon bumble bee or hockey stripe would look sweet with the orange. Dont go black or grey , a mates gota hugger orange 68 with black bumble bee stripe and it looks boring


Gav

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch , im a night owl these days. Work till 10ish then unwind till 12 or 1am most nights.

whats ya work situation there? from what i can gather you go away for the week or ? and work nights?

_I do reckon a red/maroon bumble bee or hockey stripe would look sweet with the orange. Dont go black or grey , a mates gota hugger orange 68 with black bumble bee stripe and it looks boring


Gav

Week on week off. On nights at the moment do a 430pm to 6am shift pretty much. Bit quiet tonight too....

Might have to have a look at the Maroon idea then as it would save a re-trim, but I just can't see it working? Maybe I have no vision :rolleyes:

[AUSCAMARO]

I asked Clayton if the underside of the bonnet had been cleared after painting to get an idea as to whether the rest of the car would be the same or would have a deeper finish and this is his answer:

"The underside of the bonet and bootlid I painted in direct gloss, 2 coats only. The reason for this is gloss straight of the gun and no need to clear. Its more hardwearing in those areas also.

I have finished block sanding it with the long block and 240 grit paper.

Then after priming it I took a few pics which you will see that it looks smooth in the all grey. This is the last priming effort before I wet rub it with 800 and then apply the base coats and then clear!! Pics coming."



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[AUSCAMARO]

More pics.....:D :D


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From Clayton.
"Pics of primer blocked down with 240 then re primed ready to be wet rubbed.

By the end of this week the car will be close to finished I think."


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Mitch

[WILD68]

I cant believe the speed of these guys.. amazing. and looks like good work too.. amazing..

[tonner]

Fantastic Mitch.
It really is great to see a car get thru paint jail so quick.

Greg

[RAW454]

a mates gota hugger orange 68 with black bumble bee stripe and it looks boring
Hahaha... First time I've heard a bright orange Gen1 Camaro referred to as boring!! :D Maybe you/we look at too many pix of them all day long.. ;)

Can't stripes be added at a later stage anyhoo? That's my plan.. (in white or matt gunmetal (Black is boring :p )

PS- Mitch, awesome to see the progress.. am genuinely wide-eyed with excitement to see the next installment.. and finished product!!

[WILD68]

Hahaha... First time I've heard a bright orange Gen1 Camaro referred to as boring!! :D Maybe you/we look at too many pix of them all day long.. ;)

Can't stripes be added at a later stage anyhoo? That's my plan.. (in white or matt gunmetal (Black is boring :p )

PS- Mitch, awesome to see the progress.. am genuinely wide-eyed with excitement to see the next installment.. and finished product!!

Yeah mitch you need to keep up the pace these have set for ya now....:D

[USA-69Z]

deano, i reckon the white looks heaps better than black in a bumble bee:p

i guess i was arouind his car way too much ! :D

[AUSCAMARO]

deano, i reckon the white looks heaps better than black in a bumble bee:p

i guess i was arouind his car way too much ! :D

The Mrs wants to go black, I would prefer to go white or maybe a charcoal/carbon type finish?

We will wait and see :p prolly also find out who wears the pants then too :D

I will have more pics on Thursday as we will be going for a bopeep then ourselves.

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

what stripe are you actually doin? hocky or bumbler or ss?
heres my mates 68 for a sqwizz, on second thoughts it looks unreal !:p
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/robspic010.jpg
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[AUSCAMARO]

Hockeyish..... ;)

[RAW454]

So kinda along these lines, ya? (No pun intended ;) )
1823

1824
Got dozens of other orange pix saved to show the missus if like - Can stick on a sep thread if like so we can stay on topic :p

[Downesy]

Go the hockey strip .... !

[AUSCAMARO]

Yeah Deano, stick em up mate.... I'm still looking for ideas!!

Thanks

Mitch

[TUFF68]

So kinda along these lines, ya? (No pun intended ;) )
1823

1824
Got dozens of other orange pix saved to show the missus if like - Can stick on a sep thread if like so we can stay on topic :p

Orange looks good with the black stripe, matches the black grille, and looks even better with a front bumper Mitch ;) :D

[AUSCAMARO]

Alright, colours of the stripe have been agreed and the designer is currently putting the ideas together. I just have to wait for a full side on shot of the 68 in Orange so we can photoshop the design.

Old School Retro is the theme....

Hopefully you guys will like it..

By the way, Clayton emailed last night:

Ok update on the Jaffa mobile!!
I spent all day wet rubbing the hanging panels and then stayed back and painted them all tonight. I have taken no pics as I will in the morning and I'm also knackered! When I left the panels looked great and I'm sure you will be impressed.
Hamish proofcoated the entire underneath of the shell for me today and tommorow I will be rubbing it down and if I'm quick enough will paint it late in the arvo, we will see what happens.

See you thursday!!

Mitch

[Nev68]

Alright, colours of the stripe have been agreed and the designer is currently putting the ideas together. I just have to wait for a full side on shot of the 68 in Orange so we can photoshop the design.

Old School Retro is the theme....

Hopefully you guys will like it..

By the way, Clayton emailed last night:



Mitch

Can't wait to see the photos Mitch.
BTW, the main thing is that you like it, you're the one who has to live with it.

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, it may not be painted but the hanging panels sure are looking nice in Blood Orange.

Clayton didn't get a chance to paint the shell and he doesn't want to rush the paint job, so he's pretty sure he will get to it on Saturday night.

Sorry but the pics are only mobile phone pics.

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I think the glare was a bit to much for Clayton, I have 2 pics with him holding the spoiler in the sun and he has his eyes closed in both. Hope he doesn't paint with them closed as well ;)
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Wheels are back on, ready to push into the booth and re-wet rub and paint.
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Once painted the engine bay and underside as well as the interior will cop a coat of Satin Black and the dash and rear inner window trim panels will be painted gloss black.
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[EAT-30T]

Looking good!! :)

[J.J.]

Awesome!!!

[tonner]

Woohooooooo!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D

[S[_]SPECT]

I think the glare was a bit to much for Clayton, I have 2 pics with him holding the spoiler in the sun and he has his eyes closed in both. Hope he doesn't paint with them closed as well ;)


I'd say he's not used to seeing daylight... with the hours he putting into your car Mitch..
You have got to be happy though.. its looking sweet as..

[454 NUTTR]

looking good there mitch

[Twisted67]

Good One Mitch,it Looks Really Good.
Cant Wait To See The Body Sprayed In The Blood Red Color!!!


Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

Yesterday arvo I decided to start checking over the trans as after the last drive it was holding top gear and wouldn't select anything else, even manually.

It's a T350 box and when I seperated it from the engine I removed the pan to find some nasty surprises!!

Lots of bits of metal :mad:

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[AUSCAMARO]

I asked my 5 year old son if he wanted me to fit it to his HSV electric car? He told me it wouldn't fit, no fooling him!

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Although his HSV is pretty quick already, it was 12volt and I modified it to 18volt and installed the 3rd battery with a missle switch so he now his Nitrous!

[USA-69Z]

I asked my 5 year old son if he wanted me to fit it to his HSV electric car? He told me it wouldn't fit, no fooling him!

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Although his HSV is pretty quick already, it was 12volt and I modified it to 18volt and installed the 3rd battery with a missle switch so he now his Nitrous!

Mitch , another trik with the electric cars is get 2 cordless drill motors and hookem up to a motor cycle battery , getsem honkin' !

[cluxford]

That's awesome, my wife would near kill me if I amped up the kids electric car

[AUSCAMARO]

That's awesome, my wife would near kill me if I amped up the kids electric car


Do it Cluxford... Your kids will love you for it! Should only take about an hour at the most as well.

[AUSCAMARO]

OK, here we go.... Clayton sent me a text saying that the shell was painted and ready to view... I was straight in the car with the Mrs, we left the boy at home with my cousin as he was crook and in bed anyway (highly unusual for him), and shot off to Maylands to check on progress.

We were extremely happy with what we saw!!

I also took the Camera this time instead of just using the mobile, so I got a couple of better shots of the hanging panels whilst we were there.

The gloss is awesome and this is straight off the gun. You can actually see the reflection of my rims and me in it.. The rims are on the other side of the booth, a good 3 or 4 metres away.
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[AUSCAMARO]

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I have more if anyone would like to see them?

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

Looks f*ckn great ! yeah put more up if you gotem, The 2nd last pic is art

its gunna feel like a new car

[AUSCAMARO]

Looks f*ckn great ! yeah put more up if you gotem, The 2nd last pic is art

its gunna feel like a new car

Thanks Gav,

I'll stick more up in the morning...

It looks like a model car in some of those pics... Doesn't seem real neither... Dunno bout feeling like a new car, but it certainly looks new ;)

Mitch

[TUFF68]

looking very nice there Mitch, have you thought of a silver stripe ?

[Twisted67]

Imo

I Reckon It Would Look Nice With A Black Hockey Stripe,black Powder Coated Coddingtons And All Chrome Trim Powder Coated Black?????rs Front Maybe Aswell

Something Different Maybe I Dont Know But Ive Seen One On The Net Done In Ducatti Yellow Or Somethin Similar And It Looked Really Cool.


Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

looking very nice there Mitch, have you thought of a silver stripe ?

Yep Marty, it will have some silver in it... Have gone back to bonnet/boot stripes. Saving the hockey stripe for the next one...:p

Mitch

[RSZ28]

Fantastic paint there. There is hope! :)

[RAW454]

Too cool. And with Z28 stripes even better. Can't wait to see it rollin'...

[WILD68]

Hey Mitch I KNOW you have photos.... put em up dude.:D :D

[AUSCAMARO]

Hey Mitch I KNOW you have photos.... put em up dude.:D :D


Righto then....

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[AUSCAMARO]

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Hope you guys like it...

Mitch

[RAW454]

YEEEEEEEEEEEHHAAAAAAAAARR!!!!!!!!

Gotta be WRAPPED with that mate!!! Check the reflection (of the dude who almost beat Van Damme in Kickboxer 1) in the second pic!!! Mint. Congrats!!

[USA-69Z]

she's a different looking car now mate , not like that black one you used to own... now the fun begins, puttin it all back together..
When ya stripin' her up?



Gav

[tonner]

Awsome Mitch, let the games begin.

[AUSCAMARO]

You got that right Deano... This dude is BUFF mate. Paul's his name and I rekon he'd have muscles in his crap!! ;) Your comment made my night too...heheheheeeee

That paint is straight off the gun too. Still has to go back and have a couple of spots de'nibbed and buffed later on after I finish putting it back together.

[S[_]SPECT]

Lookin good Mitch...Good to see you had a "supervisor" on hand to make sure the Prado wasnt scratched... When does it get its marching orders?
You going to get stuck into it before you go back or leave it to cure while you're away ?

[Twisted67]

Great To See It At Home Mitch,now The Fun Part.



All The Best


Paul

[S[_]SPECT]

Just a thought...
If your going bumperless... why not go with no stripes... keep it clean as it is now ...? Since you're not painting them on you can add them any time...
How well does the vinyl come off if you change your mind?

[EAT-30T]

COOL... looking fresh!! :D

[WILD68]

Whatdya reckon about painting the rim centres mitch, would look different in white maybe, just an idea

[AUSCAMARO]

Yeah had some thoughts on stripes and rims, but we'll just see how it pans out. Vinyl comes off pretty easily with the right gear. We'll be using the good stuff aswell and be placing a base down first.

Off to work tomorrow morn so she'll just sit under her cover till I return.

[blackoutsteve]

Looks fantastic.. Is that the correct Hugger Orange?
Lovely. ;)

I see you have a hole for rear antenna and rear spoiler also. Will these two conflict?
The factory never combined D80 with U73 for that reason.

If not, what the hole for?

[cluxford]

Mitch, gees that looks great. These guys turned it around in record time !

[Dicko]

Holy crap, no mucking about !! Looking good.

[AUSCAMARO]

Looks fantastic.. Is that the correct Hugger Orange?
Lovely. ;)

I see you have a hole for rear antenna and rear spoiler also. Will these two conflict?
The factory never combined D80 with U73 for that reason.

If not, what the hole for?

Yep, the hole is for the antenna. It was already there so I may aswell just run with it...

Certainly not a purist.. Not with this car anyway. One day maybe....;)

Thanks for all of the comments guys. ;)

Mitch

[TUFF68]

Looks awesome Mitch, you must be rapped to get it back so soon. I'll have to come round soon for a good look and help supervise the assembly ;)

[J.J.]

looking awesome, this has not taken you long at all!! you must be happy with that

[AUSCAMARO]

Looks awesome Mitch, you must be rapped to get it back so soon. I'll have to come round soon for a good look and help supervise the assembly ;)

Yeah no worries Marty... Extra supervision would be great...;)

Oh, and I hope you want your car featured in Perth Street Car, cause I mighta just passed your details on today to my mate (the painters brother) Jordan as he would like to feature it if your keen?

He will be in touch.

Mitch

[camaro_1967rs]

Yep, the hole is for the antenna. It was already there so I may aswell just run with it...

Certainly not a purist.. Not with this car anyway. One day maybe....;)

Thanks for all of the comments guys. ;)

Mitch

I have the factory antenna in the RHR quarter as well, and with the boot spoiler added, it does not touch or come close to touching on my car

[muggz]

Mitch that car looks amazing!
I saw this on FB and really impressed with the turn around time. Good work man!

[blackoutsteve]

I have the factory antenna in the RHR quarter as well, and with the boot spoiler added, it does not touch or come close to touching on my car

That's good to know.. It may be a 69-thing.. ;)

[AUSCAMARO]

Received the Energy Suspensions Master kit and Body mount fastener kit yesterday...

I'll tell you what, these things are bloody well made!!

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Purchased through Dave Clee.

Mitch

[Nev68]

Hey Mitch, I got the same kit for mine with the engine and trans mounts.
I agree they are a comprehensive and well made kit

I like the "Muscle car lives" decal Dave throws in.

Nev

[Twisted67]

Hey Mitch, I got the same kit for mine with the engine and trans mounts.
I agree they are a comprehensive and well made kit

I like the "Muscle car lives" decal Dave throws in.

Nev

YEAH NEV GOT A FEW OF THEM ON MY FRIDGE IN THE GARAGE."MUSCLECAR LIVES"

PAUL

[Nev68]

YEAH NEV GOT A FEW OF THEM ON MY FRIDGE IN THE GARAGE."MUSCLECAR LIVES"

PAUL

That's a good idea, I was thinking about putting one on the inside of the Camaro boot lid too.

Nev

[S[_]SPECT]

So Mitch, have you started re-assembly yet ?
If you ever need an extra set of hands mate, let me know..
Have Duct Tape.. Will travel !

[AUSCAMARO]

SPECT;14692']So Mitch, have you started re-assembly yet ?
If you ever need an extra set of hands mate, let me know..
Have Duct Tape.. Will travel !

I've taken some holidays this swing so I will start the re-assembly next Saturday.... Fun, Fun!!

Mitch

[*rayman*]

Any chance you could measure the trans mount and let me know if it's any lower than a standard transmission mount... I want to drop my tranny in the rear slightly and thought this might be an option... I'm looking for around 10-15mm lower than standard.

[AUSCAMARO]

Today I finally replaced the body mounts with the new parts I purchased a couple of weeks ago.

The old ones are 41 years old so they were pretty knackered!

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The next problem I have is that the frame connectors have been welded in and are also welded to the leaf spring mount. So to replace the rear eye bushes I have to grind the welds off to get the rear spring mount out. Not looking forward to this.

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Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Any chance you could measure the trans mount and let me know if it's any lower than a standard transmission mount... I want to drop my tranny in the rear slightly and thought this might be an option... I'm looking for around 10-15mm lower than standard.

I just measured the old one which came in at 41mm thick and the new one is 49mm with the pre-tensioner plate, 45mm without. You do need the plate though due to the design of the mount.

Not quite your 10-15mm lower, it will actually sit higher.

Mitch

[*rayman*]

I just measured the old one which came in at 41mm thick and the new one is 49mm with the pre-tensioner plate, 45mm without. You do need the plate though due to the design of the mount.

Not quite your 10-15mm lower, it will actually sit higher.

Mitch

No worries, i'll have to look at other options...

You have any dramas getting the subframe to sit square under the body? I did the same thing, got the car painted before replacing sub frame bushes, a few tense moments while lining things up, making sure we dont throw any panel gaps out etc. All good now though.. dont forget to get a wheel alignment done.

[AUSCAMARO]

No worries, i'll have to look at other options...

You have any dramas getting the subframe to sit square under the body? I did the same thing, got the car painted before replacing sub frame bushes, a few tense moments while lining things up, making sure we dont throw any panel gaps out etc. All good now though.. dont forget to get a wheel alignment done.

I just did one side at a time. Should be OK but will find out once it goes in for alignment. I still have to pull the front suspension apart anyway and replace all of those bushes (will start doing that today) and it definately needs an alignment, it was scrubbing the fronts badly as it was, too much neg camber. Will look into that.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Well I did the Right Hand Upper and Lower Control arm bushes and joints yesterday and just need to rebuild the brakes now to complete re-assembly of the right front.

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And I also prepped and painted the shocks in an aluminium colour, just cause I think they look better that way :P

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Mitch

[blackoutsteve]

Oh no no no.. That will not do. They must be Putty-Grey. For that is the correct color. :p
Looking good. ;)

[blackoutsteve]

Mitch, do you mean this pic?
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Is it possible to remover the connector at the subframe and the bracket from the floorpan..
Then remove the leaf through-bolt to get it off the car to un-hack this modification?

Please don't tell me it's welded to the floor or the rear rails..

[AUSCAMARO]

Is it possible to remover the connector at the subframe and the bracket from the floorpan..
Then remove the leaf through-bolt to get it off the car to un-hack this modification?

Please don't tell me it's welded to the floor or the rear rails..

Yep... That is the exact problem I have. They have been welded to the subframe :mad: So either I cut them from the subframe and drop them as you say or cut them from the rear bracket and try and manouvre the bracket out past them. To do this I will more than likely have to drop the diff.

Mitch

[blackoutsteve]

Yep... That is the exact problem I have. They have been welded to the subframe :mad: So either I cut them from the subframe and drop them as you say or cut them from the rear bracket and try and manouvre the bracket out past them. To do this I will more than likely have to drop the diff.

Mitch
Me, I'd cut them in half and get them off the car.
You won't have to drop the diff. just support it separately from the car (in a way where you can lower it) while you unbolt the front spring brackets.

Maybe when you reinstall them, you can line them up and reweld where you cut them.

Weld-on connectors are a great idea until this situation arises..

Personally, I'd swap to bolt-on connectors. Not as rigid, but not as much a pain in the arse.

[WILD68]

Cmon Mitch get to work i wanna see some updates..:)

[RAW454]

Cmon Mitch get to work i wanna see some updates..:)
Yeah... what him done said!!! :D

[camaro_1967rs]

Yeah... what him done said!!! :D

Look at it this way Mitch... by da tyme those sandgropers hear that you huv started, you will be finished due to the time difference! Must be hard to know that you cant catch up their friends in the east.:rolleyes: :p

[Twisted67]

We Sandgropers Like To Give You Eastcoasters 2hrs Headstart!!!

Hahah

Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

Yeah... what him done said!!! :D


Well, NO updates on the car to speak of as it's all at a stand still whilst awaiting my shed approval...

Which as of yesterday the shed builder has informed me that it has been approved by planning and they are now awaiting the building license approval which apparently takes a few weeks also. Glad I'm not holding my breath... Atleast the shed has been approved for where its located and the size and structure etc!!

Now to start arranging for the site works.:D

[Nev68]

Well, NO updates on the car to speak of as it's all at a stand still whilst awaiting my shed approval...

Which as of yesterday the shed builder has informed me that it has been approved by planning and they are now awaiting the building license approval which apparently takes a few weeks also. Glad I'm not holding my breath... Atleast the shed has been approved for where its located and the size and structure etc!!

Now to start arranging for the site works.:D

How about a build thread for the shed?

[AUSCAMARO]

How about a build thread for the shed?


It's about the only thing that is going to progress thats for sure!! :D

[69SS]

Hows the shed going Mitch? do you have a new home the camaro yet?

[AUSCAMARO]

Waiting on building license approval now... Taking for bloody ever!

[69SS]

it is taking for ever, they only took two days in good old Rocko.

[AUSCAMARO]

Hmmmmmmmmmm..... I wish....

[AUSCAMARO]

YAY... Finally got word today that my application and building license stuff has all been approved. The builder is now waiting for it to rock up in the mail and then they will be in touch.

Working out the way I had hoped as I have three weeks off from next Tuesday morning. I will hopefully get the site works done in this time and start prepping the areas around the shed for grass etc!! Lets hope the weather is mild ;)

[AUSCAMARO]

Alright, after all the fruggin around with the council over my shed it has finally happened. What a nightmare...

The builders rocked up today and started errecting it. Will be finished tomorrow and then I need to do the electrics and pad etc... Getting closer though FINALLY!

Couple of pics.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_278546495488_777875488_3194708_2710524_n.jpg
Need to move the gates to the right and taper the fencline into the shed. That fence is 2.1m tall.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_278546560488_777875488_3194716_3035040_n.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_278546565488_777875488_3194717_3003822_n.jpg
The preggaz one and her new shed.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_278546505488_777875488_3194709_5079535_n.jpg
Looking out from the theatre room door... Lovely view!

[69SS]

Whoo hoo. about time mate. Looking forward to seeing the Jaffa in there.

Funny thing, it looks just like my shed. same colour same size. Have you been spying on me!! :eek: :D

[Nev68]

Alright, after all the fruggin around with the council over my shed it has finally happened. What a nightmare...

The builders rocked up today and started errecting it. Will be finished tomorrow and then I need to do the electrics and pad etc... Getting closer though FINALLY!

[

Nothing like a good erecting ( I was in China they were confused about voting on the election):rolleyes:

Good to see progress on the shed Mitch.
It's an Aussie bloke's right to have a shed to contemplate all things mechanical.
Can wait to see a shot of the car in "pride of place"

[TUFF68]

when's the shed warming party Mitch :D

[WILD68]

when's the shed warming party Mitch :D

At the speed its all goin at you might aswell have a wet the shed and the babies head party..

[qik66]

How come they put the shed up before the slab? Is the shed just sitting on the ground?

[cluxford]

Mitch, finally...can't wait for mine to start, but likely still 12 months off

[*rayman*]

How come they put the shed up before the slab? Is the shed just sitting on the ground?

I was wondering the same thing... All the sheds i've seen put up in queensland have had the slab layed first with anchor points that tie the shed down on.. Might be because of our cyclone ratings etc up here though. The ones here all use large C section for the roof and side beams etc too... not 'A frame' type roof trusses like this one.

[67cammy]

I was wondering the same thing... All the sheds i've seen put up in queensland have had the slab layed first with anchor points that tie the shed down on.. Might be because of our cyclone ratings etc up here though. The ones here all use large c section for the beams etc too... not a frame type trusses like this one.

Think you might be right there. My mate has been a shed erector for 30 years here in SA and they are put up before the slab.

[Nev68]

How come they put the shed up before the slab? Is the shed just sitting on the ground?

I thought that's how they always did it.:confused:
I have 3 sheds built and the shed always went up first, followed by the slab.

[Twisted67]

How come they put the shed up before the slab? Is the shed just sitting on the ground?

Neil all the posts go into the ground at 600mil deep and back filled with concrete and when the sheds "up" they poor the concrete pad in and around the shed but as for the c section thats what ive got in mine for extra strength but ours is 9m x 7.6 deep with double sliding doors.

Mitch just a tip for the concreters ask em to poor the pad high to low from the back to the front so when you wash out your shed it all runs out the front into a little grate across the front door opening,you should only need a fall over 4% for it to work.

Thumbs up on the shed it looks good so far!!
Paul

[qik66]

Fair enough, never seen it done that way before. As Raymond said must be the difference in the building regs to do with cyclone ratings. A shed that light would not last two seconds up here with a desent blow. Also explains way it cost so much more to get anything built up here.:(

[Twisted67]

Fair enough, never seen it done that way before. As Raymond said must be the difference in the building regs to do with cyclone ratings. A shed that light would not last two seconds up here with a desent blow. Also explains way it cost so much more to get anything built up here.:(

Yep totally agree with ya on the make of the shed for cyclone rated areas.
I helped my mate up in exmouth put his up and it had to have "cyclone rating" and the frame of the shed was totally different to ours and he had to have the concreate floor in place first and builT the shed on top of the pad.
He did 300mil concrete pad!!!

[AUSCAMARO]

Yep totally agree with ya on the make of the shed for cyclone rated areas.
I helped my mate up in exmouth put his up and it had to have "cyclone rating" and the frame of the shed was totally different to ours and he had to have the concreate floor in place first and builT the shed on top of the pad.
He did 300mil concrete pad!!!

Yeah, this was entirely my choice. I was going to build a portal design which is the 'C' section as mentioned but opted for this design as I was able to space the trusses 4metres apart to allow for the hoist. I will end up using the other side of the trusses for a mezzanine type storage.

I can now dig the pad in a bit deeper aswell and get it to around 150mm or maybe even 200mm? Not sure yet. The concrete guy is coming round tomorrow to take a look and the fence guy is moving the fence Saturday week.

Hey Jamie, you might be right about that ;) 8 weeks and counting till the screaming begins.:D

Eyes are on you too Lyndsay :p

[christian]

Good to see progress Mitch
Plenty of room in there for a couple of subies too
Christian

[AUSCAMARO]

Good to see progress Mitch
Plenty of room in there for a couple of subies too
Christian

As a matter of fact there is one already in there!! ;) Still got your bits here too Christian. Will pull my finger out and get around to see you next week hopefully.

Couple of sparkies coming round to quote next week and the pad also goes in on Saturday week.

Time to seriously start looking for a hoist!!

[AUSCAMARO]

Well Project 'Council Fight' is nearly complete...

Here are the latest pics...

Marty's sparky mate dropped a heap of conduit off and I dug all that in ready for the pad.

Realigned the fence and moved the gates to the right of the shed so I can still access the rear yard.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs152.snc3/17969_302106245488_777875488_3277066_262088_n.jpg

We got stuck in at 7 and levelled it all out ready for the cement truck. Also ran a drainage channel across the front of the shed and formed that all up.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_308856925488_777875488_3296784_1113112_n.jpg

First pour. Check out the PPE...:eek: That is Mark, the concreters mate, just came along for the ride apparently...:D
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_308856935488_777875488_3296785_8077656_n.jpg

Ryan doing his thing.
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Plenty of rio went in and then we added extra bars around where the hoist will go.
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http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_308856960488_777875488_3296787_2354783_n.jpg

Starting to take shape.
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http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17969_308857000488_777875488_3296791_7792678_n.jpg

Very happy with the quality of work. He started at 7am and finished just after 2pm. Treated it like it was his own pad he was laying. For a young bloke he was extremely professional and took his time to make sure it was right. I opted for a smooth finish too so it will be better for sealing and painting.

[oldschool67]

First class Mitch, gotta be happy with that.

[Nev68]

Looking good.
I don't know if you wheeled any barrows of concrete around, but you realise the concreters earn their money when you do,
Wet concrete in a wheel barrow and rapid changes of direction, not good.

[Twisted67]

Looks good mitch,top stuff!!!

[dazzad888]

Not being funny mate but the steal is on the ground, i hope thhey pulled it up! Steel trowel finish(smooth) is the go though for the shed, easy to clean. Thats what i do im a dirty rotten concreature. Should have stayed at school!

[USA-69Z]

yeah i thought that too, isnt reo supposedly suspended in the center of the concrete??

[AUSCAMARO]

Not being funny mate but the steal is on the ground, i hope thhey pulled it up! Steel trowel finish(smooth) is the go though for the shed, easy to clean. Thats what i do im a dirty rotten concreature. Should have stayed at school!

Thought someone would comment on that.. Bit hard to see in the pics, but each time the cement went in the rio was pulled up through the wet cement... and it was a bitch... :D

[*rayman*]

Thought someone would comment on that.. Bit hard to see in the pics, but each time the cement went in the rio was pulled up through the wet cement... and it was a bitch...

Wouldn't the Reo settle to the bottom of the wet concrete doing it that way? I think they use little plastic standoffs in the concrete here when they lay a slab.

[USA-69Z]

taking a close look it seems its not pulled up much at all :eek:

prob still be ok though

[blackoutsteve]

No bar chairs for the steel? Much easier..
The steel shouldn't settle back down unless the concrete was to be vibrated.
It's best to have the mesh at ~2/3 high. eg 100mm slab, set steel at 65-70mm. That gives the steel a bit more leverage across a span.

[dazzad888]

Should be alright anyway mate. Perth is all sand which is a great base movement wise. I fly over there a couple of times a year to help a mate with his concreting business and the majority of the basic sort of slabs around houses,driveways ect. dont even have steel in them, in perth any way

[Russ]

Wouldn't the Reo settle to the bottom of the wet concrete doing it that way? I think they use little plastic standoffs in the concrete here when they lay a slab.

Not really. Unless the concrete went in absolute piss, it stays up rather easily. Even wet up a bit concrete is still pretty dense, given the varying sizes of stones etc. If they did actually lift it as the were going back, there's no reason it wouldn't stay up. Shouldn't be a problem.

Using chairs is a great idea and very common for large areas when using a pump, but wheeling over them can be a pain in the arse and plenty of ankles have been rolled trying to do so - especially when the bloke on the 'barra is sportin' thongs!

[AUSCAMARO]

Not really. Unless the concrete went in absolute piss, it stays up rather easily. Even wet up a bit concrete is still pretty dense, given the varying sizes of stones etc. If they did actually lift it as the were going back, there's no reason it wouldn't stay up. Shouldn't be a problem.

Using chairs is a great idea and very common for large areas when using a pump, but wheeling over them can be a pain in the arse and plenty of ankles have been rolled trying to do so - especially when the bloke on the 'barra is sportin' thongs!


Whats wrong with the Irish Steel Caps? :D

That mesh wasn't going anywhere when they pulled it up through the cement. If anything the cement was a bit dry to start so it was nice and thick.

As Dazza said, it's not necessary to have the rio in Perth (apparently) but I wanted it just in case..

Bit of an update.. Finally put a vehicle or two in the shed a couple of days ago. It's by no means finished and I still haven't painted or sealed the concrete either, but atleast there is something in it, even if it's not the Camaro.

Still have to get the electrics done and put lights up etc, then chase down a hoist.

Still happy with how things have turned out though. Also finished grassing the yard and decided to grass infront of the shed as we finally found our silt trap which cannot be concreted over. I may pave a driveway later??

[Nev68]

.....and the Camaro?

[chevguy]

.....and the Camaro?

Was thinking the same thing:D

[18htan]

He has a camaro...?

[Nev68]

He has a camaro...?

Good one:D

[AUSCAMARO]

He has a camaro...?

hahaha...

Yeah, forgot about that thing... Out of sight, out of mind!!

The Shannon's guy rang me last week bout upping the value on the Camaro and wants some recent pics.. I might just have to put some wheels on it and push it out of the garage. :eek:


But Alas.... I have to get the Beamer sorted before I look at getting the Camaro in there. Got the parts for the 5 series, just got to find the time to start the work.

Plus the other toy, the EJ20T Leone needs a bit more TLC before I sell it and then maybe I could look at starting on the Camaro again?

[AUSCAMARO]

Piccie update for ya's.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs479.snc3/26231_359292400488_777875488_3461262_6757246_n.jpg

The intention is that the two poster will go pretty much where the back tyres are on the Subie.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs459.snc3/26231_359292405488_777875488_3461263_2574723_n.jpg

[69SS]

Piccie update for ya's.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs479.snc3/26231_359292400488_777875488_3461262_6757246_n.jpg

The intention is that the two poster will go pretty much where the back tyres are on the Subie.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs459.snc3/26231_359292405488_777875488_3461263_2574723_n.jpg

Shed looks really nice Mitch! I have some spare two pack primer at home ( about 6lts I think) if you want it for the floor, would be enough to give it at least one coat, would then just need the top coat.

What are your plans for the Beemer?

Any day now right ? another addition to the family??

[AUSCAMARO]

Shed looks really nice Mitch! I have some spare two pack primer at home ( about 6lts I think) if you want it for the floor, would be enough to give it at least one coat, would then just need the top coat.

What are your plans for the Beemer?

Any day now right ? another addition to the family??



You're right Lyndsay... Due yesterday... on the way to the mid wife appointment now to see what she suggests ;)

I'll take you up on that offer of the primer if you don't mind.

Are you at home at the moment?

The Beemer was to be my daily now that I am working back in Perth. But I picked up a 92 Pajero licensed and in good knick for knicks that does the job nicely so I'll fix her up and see what happens.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Moved the Camaro yesterday.

First time the cover has been off for pretty much 12months...

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs425.snc3/24543_392845760488_777875488_3559764_7294046_n.jpg

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http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs445.ash1/24543_392845800488_777875488_3559771_1952393_n.jpg

And now in it's new home...
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[blackoutsteve]

Time to get to work now Mitch.. :D
(..and me too! :p)

[RAW454]

Hmmm.. Looks unpleasently positioned along the lines of "Pushed-in-corner-to-not-be-touched-for-many-more-months-rather-than-lavished-with-attention-every-waking-hour-now-in-a-long-awaited-spacious-garage"...

Otherwise good too see it again buddy ;P

[Nev68]

Moved the Camaro yesterday.

First time the cover has been off for pretty much 12months...


http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs425.snc3/24543_392845765488_777875488_3559765_5105390_n.jpg


Your taking that liking for the "no front bumper" look to the extreme Mitch:rolleyes:
Looks bloody nice.
You could have it going by next week according to "Foose" rules.

[AUSCAMARO]

Hmmm.. Looks unpleasently positioned along the lines of "Pushed-in-corner-to-not-be-touched-for-many-more-months-rather-than-lavished-with-attention-every-waking-hour-now-in-a-long-awaited-spacious-garage"...

Otherwise good too see it again buddy ;P

Hmmmmmmmm, seems like you know me too well Deano.. Unfortunately you may be right.

The Beemer is now in the garage ready to be lavished with love...Well, I'm gunna fix it atleast.. Then the Camaro may get a look in..

[AUSCAMARO]

I now has LIGHT!!!

Amazing what a trip to the markets can produce for fifteen bucks!!

Couple of strategically placed extension leads later and whalla.... we have light...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs496.snc3/27074_395227390488_777875488_3614100_788978_n.jpg

The poor old Camaro stuck down the back....
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs496.snc3/27074_395227385488_777875488_3614099_3126918_n.jpg

That'll do me until the sparky does his bit!

[AUSCAMARO]

Finally pulled my finger out and ordered a new front screen for the Camaro. Will take a couple of weeks to get here and then get fitted, but I'm hoping that early in the new month will see some actual progress on the ol girl.. i.e. front and rear screens and hoodlining in atleast ;)

Also by this time I will have a nice exhaust to bolt up (thanks Clayton) and maybe a new cooling system set up ready to bolt in...

[TUFF68]

Do you have a new hoodlining Mitch, or you putting the old one back in ? Can the hoodling be removed/installed without removing the front and rear screens ?

[RAW454]

WTF? Are you actually asking a car-related query Marty?? Mitch was just about to change his user name to AUSGARAGE.. :p:D

[Nev68]

Finally pulled my finger out and ordered a new front screen for the Camaro. Will take a couple of weeks to get here and then get fitted, but I'm hoping that early in the new month will see some actual progress on the ol girl.. i.e. front and rear screens and hoodlining in atleast ;)

Also by this time I will have a nice exhaust to bolt up (thanks Clayton) and maybe a new cooling system set up ready to bolt in...

Do the hood lining before you put the glass in:)

[Twisted67]

Do you have a new hoodlining Mitch, or you putting the old one back in ? Can the hoodling be removed/installed without removing the front and rear screens ?

Marty,I got my new hoodliner installed whith out removing the glass.Chris's mate tim did it for me and it came out nice.:D