Crisis

[tonner]

Ok, The time to start the rebuild has come, The parts have been ordered and will leave the States soon.

As you can see the car looked OK before we started, but as I started to strip it down I found lots of things that I was not happy about. They have put partial floors in and done a terrible job. My painter isn’t very happy about the rear Quarters either, so there won’t be much original metal by the time I am finished. I am replacing the full floor, Boot floor, firewall , both rear quarters and since I am shaving the drip rails and putting a 6 point cage in it I might as well replace the roof as well, as it will make the cage install easier.
I am hoping to get the car ready for SummerNats 2010. The car will be pro touring but will see regular ¼ Mile action.


At the Nostalgia Drags

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In the USA



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[tonner]

Some more pics

The start of the tear down

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[tonner]

Getting soda blasted

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[tonner]

Finished

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The fantastic job on the floor

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[cluxford]

Wow, that was a shonky job on that floor, wicked car to start, can't wait to see her finished.....

Are you doing any work to the 502 ?

[EAT-30T]

Oh god... LOL :o

Okay is anyones car on here running now? :p

Nah sounds good man.. keep us updated!

[J.J.]

that car was a killer ride to start with!! any idea on the new colour??

[*rayman*]

Soda blasting comes up a treat... Nice work....

Thats one ugly looking harmonic balancer on that motor!!! Especially in such a clean engine bay.

[tonner]

Wow, that was a shonky job on that floor, wicked car to start, can't wait to see her finished.....

Are you doing any work to the 502 ?

Hi Chris

I am waiting to see what the dollar does over the next 6-8 months, if it improves a fair bit I am going to put in a 572 Cube F2 procharged engine about 1200 hp on pump gas, if not I will probably stick with the 509 and pro charge that with a smaller F1 pro charger.

The engine and trans where the only things I didn't buy when I was at Prodogy Custom, thanks buy the way for putting me on to them as Frank, Lisa and Michael are fantastic I went to the shop a couple of times and had dinner with them, I will catch up with them at SEMA 2009 :cool:

[tonner]

that car was a killer ride to start with!! any idea on the new colour??

Hey JJ
I have had some rendering of different colors done by a guy in the States called CARTER HICKERMAN DESIGN he worked with we on the body mods and colors and I have narrowed it down to 2 but my Wife likes the blue and I like the orange, we will decide close to paint time.

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[J.J.]

either way, they will both look crazy!!

[cluxford]

Greg,

Prodigy are awesome, reckon I have spent over $12K with them.and still more to come yet.

CHD does some awesome stuff, i have seriously thought abut getting a render don on my car...how much did it cost may I ask ?

Now on those colours.....they both lok great.

My car wilk be close to that orange. I want either Candy or Pearl yellow. But it will be close to orange. Not gold, not orange and not bright yellow. I am thinking a red base on a yellow candy. Either way I vote with your wife that Orange looks great.

572 Pro-charged.....Hmm, I have been debating blowing the 632. It's 800Hp now, but a big blowe on top would look great I think (problems with rego so may do it after rego). But the more and more I dwell on it the more and moe I think an 8/71 will end up on mine

[tonner]

[QUOTE=cluxford;8165]Greg,


CHD does some awesome stuff, i have seriously thought abut getting a render don on my car...how much did it cost may I ask ?



Chis it was about $700US

[camaro_1967rs]

Oh god... LOL :o

Okay is anyones car on here running now? :p


Mine is, just.

[camaro_1967rs]

Nice Body lots of potential good luck

[Nev68]

Hey JJ
I have had some rendering of different colors done by a guy in the States called CARTER HICKERMAN DESIGN he worked with we on the body mods and colors and I have narrowed it down to 2 but my Wife likes the blue and I like the orange, we will decide close to paint time.

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I can't see drip rails and windscreen trims in the rendering.
Are you going to delete them?

Rgds,
Nev

[TUFF68]

Greg, love the look of those 2 renderings mate. Me and my wife are voting for the orange with the 572 and F2 :eek:

Your making great progress already, keeps the pics coming. What other goodies have you got coming from Prodigy customs ?

[tonner]

I can't see drip rails and windscreen trims in the rendering.
Are you going to delete them?

Rgds,
Nev

Hi Nev

Yes I am shaving the drip rails and installing flush fit glass.

[Nev68]

Hi Nev

Yes I am shaving the drip rails and installing flush fit glass.

Hi Tonner,
Can you give details about how you go about Flush fit glass?
Do you make the window frame smaller or can you get bigger glass?

Rgds,
Nev

[tonner]

Greg, love the look of those 2 renderings mate. Me and my wife are voting for the orange with the 572 and F2 :eek:

Your making great progress already, keeps the pics coming. What other goodies have you got coming from Prodigy customs ?

Hey Marty

Its a long list,
Anvil carbon fiber Hood, cowl panel, front spoiler, and boot lid.
Vintage air set up.
Billet trunk hinges, hood hinges, tail lights, and every thing else
14inch Wilwood 6 pot front and rear
Morrison sub frame with Air Ride
Air ride air cube
Triangulated 4 link rear with Air Ride and Moser Fab 9 inch
Forgline 17 x 10 front & 17 x 12 rear FS3P Rims
DSE mini tubs
Electric windows
Flush fit glass

Thats all I can think of of the top of my head but the list I gave him was about 2 pages long with all the panels and bits and pieces

[cluxford]

Nev,

I have already shaved the rails on mine.

And the glass has been test fitted both front and back, it will be flush mounted.

We welded a small bead of metal on the insid of the frame allround and test fitted he glass into it. had to grind a bit to smooth it out.

Next tme I am at the shop I'll sit the glass in it and take some pics.

[tonner]

Nev,

I have already shaved the rails on mine.

And the glass has been test fitted both front and back, it will be flush mounted.

We welded a small bead of metal on the insid of the frame allround and test fitted he glass into it. had to grind a bit to smooth it out.

Next tme I am at the shop I'll sit the glass in it and take some pics.

Chris are you going flush front and rear?

I have ordered the flush fit kit from Frank that is oversized and fits in the standard hole.

[Nev68]

Nev,

I have already shaved the rails on mine.

And the glass has been test fitted both front and back, it will be flush mounted.

We welded a small bead of metal on the insid of the frame allround and test fitted he glass into it. had to grind a bit to smooth it out.

Next tme I am at the shop I'll sit the glass in it and take some pics.

Thanks,
I'll look forward to the pictures.
I like the flush look. It's very clean.

Rgds,
Nev

[tonner]

Hi Tonner,
Can you give details about how you go about Flush fit glass?
Do you make the window frame smaller or can you get bigger glass?

Rgds,
Nev

Nev
There is a guy in the States that started to make flush fit glass, but he gone a bit quiet. Frank at Prodogy Custom has some one making it for him, I believe it was getting released at SEMA.

If you need me to find out any other details let me now.

[AUSCAMARO]

Wholly Crap!!!

I woulda killed for your car in the condition it was in!

This thing is going to be mad..... Who is looking after the panel and paint for you. I've got my Floor Pan replacement on the way and when it gets here I'll be starting to strip her a bit... Still haven't found a repairer yet though.


I also like the orange...

Mitch

[tonner]

Wholly Crap!!!

I woulda killed for your car in the condition it was in!

This thing is going to be mad..... Who is looking after the panel and paint for you. I've got my Floor Pan replacement on the way and when it gets here I'll be starting to strip her a bit... Still haven't found a repairer yet though.


I also like the orange...

Mitch

Hi Mitch

I am going to do all the panel my self with a little help from some Friends, Mark from B&B Smash will do the paint, He is 1 of the best painters in the Country and has painted lot of high end cars.

[WILD68]

Holy crap.. makes me wanna rip mine apart, maybe have 2 rob bank though:rolleyes: ... gonna be really nice.. really, really nice.

Jamie

[cluxford]

Greg,

Yeah I was damn close to ordering that glass from Frank, and I know the other guy you are referring to also.

Yes mine will be flush front and back. I am going the smooth look all round.

Shaved rails, flush glass, flush door handles (off a VT Commodore), delete all side markers etc etc etc....I love smooth.

Reason I ended up going down the path I did is that if glass ever gets broken it's easily replaced.

Rgds
Chris

[tonner]

Greg,

Yeah I was damn close to ordering that glass from Frank, and I know the other guy you are referring to also.

Yes mine will be flush front and back. I am going the smooth look all round.

Shaved rails, flush glass, flush door handles (off a VT Commodore), delete all side markers etc etc etc....I love smooth.

Reason I ended up going down the path I did is that if glass ever gets broken it's easily replaced.

Rgds
Chris


Chris

I was going to delete the side markers but the Engineer has issues with that as the indicators aren't visible from the sides at all. I also wanted to shave the door handles but you can't race a car without door handles, so I guess I will have to live with them.

Greg

[cluxford]

Greg,

I'm lucky, 67's came without side markers.

On the handles, yeah I would struggle to get mine done without handles aswell, hence I put VT commodore handles in. Bit of a compromise but achieves what I am looking for

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_3380.jpg

[TUFF68]

but you can't race a car without door handles

yes you can, there called Funny Cars....LOL :D

[tonner]

yes you can, there called Funny Cars....LOL :D


That would be NICE :D

[Nev68]

Nev
There is a guy in the States that started to make flush fit glass, but he gone a bit quiet. Frank at Prodogy Custom has some one making it for him, I believe it was getting released at SEMA.

If you need me to find out any other details let me now.

Thanks Tonner.
I've got to get mine on the road first but I might consider this flush screen in the future.
Who are Prodigy Custom?
Do they make parts or are they some type of retail outlet?
Are they Camaro or Chevy specialists?

Rgds,
Nev

[tonner]

Thanks Tonner.
I've got to get mine on the road first but I might consider this flush screen in the future.
Who are Prodigy Custom?
Do they make parts or are they some type of retail outlet?
Are they Camaro or Chevy specialists?

Rgds,
Nev


Hi Nev

Prodogy Custom are a custom shop in the US that have some really good deals and are great to deal with, you have to be very careful with some people in the US. They are Camaro and Pontiac specialists

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

Who are Prodigy Custom?
Do they make parts or are they some type of retail outlet?
Are they Camaro or Chevy specialists?

Rgds,
Nev

Here you go Nev http://www.prodigycustoms.com/

I always follow their project builds but never realised that Aussies were buying bis from them.... I might have to flick them an email or two about some bits for my car....

Mitch

[muggz]

Greg,

Flush fit windows i see?! Group buy? :)
If it ends up cheaper for you.. i would be very keen on a the flush screen and electric window conversion kit!

Oh and I am very jealous of you meeting the Prodigy crew.. i was trying to get their stainless fastening kit, electric windows and door locks off their GPsuperstore but no love. Think they are on backorder for a while :(

[cluxford]

I've got their stainless fastner kit....very very nice !!!!

[muggz]

Yeah i thought id follow up an email i sent to Lisa in september.. found out the spam filter deleted it.. so 2 months later and with the **** dollar i have prices LOL oh and the fastener kit is in stock! WINNER!!! time to buy :)

[tonner]

Greg,

Flush fit windows i see?! Group buy? :)
If it ends up cheaper for you.. i would be very keen on a the flush screen and electric window conversion kit!

Oh and I am very jealous of you meeting the Prodigy crew.. i was trying to get their stainless fastening kit, electric windows and door locks off their GPsuperstore but no love. Think they are on backorder for a while :(

Hey Muggz

I was talking to Frank the other night, the flush fit glass still isn't quite ready.

Yes they are great people, I was there a bit early and I missed out on seeing them building the car they built for SEMA, it was just getting stripped down well I was there, but I did get to see Michaels car Prodogy, what an amazing car for some one so young to put together. Frank was telling me that SEMA was a great blast and I am going to try to hook up with them next year. Micheal got to meet up with Chip Foose and Chip was passing out heaps of praise for him, saying what a talent young builder he is.

On the parts bit I am talking to Frank about sending my panels now and all the rest of my stuff when its all together so I should have some stuff leaving in the next week or 2 and then the second lot just after Christmas, so if you need anything, you may be able get it in with my stuff.

Greg

[muggz]

Greg,

Yeah i got an email back from Lisa after my original email could have been listed as spam. Either way placing an order hopefully earlier in the week.
Ill be in touch with you on Monday to talk business :D

[tonner]

Just an update

I have just finished getting the car ready for some of the panel replacement, I have started with the firewall, floor, side cowls and boot floor the rest will be removed once I get all this refitted, hopefully the panels should arrive soon.


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[cluxford]

Greg, wow, that is some serious panel replacement. Keep us updated.

Are you doing the work yourself ?

[tonner]

Hi Chris

Yes I am doing the panel its all really simple up to the quarters then I have a mate who is a beater who will give me a hand. I am at a cross road right now as I was talking to Frank and he suggested that I Chanel the body 40mm so that the car will sit lower and have more travel and better clearance underneath.
The only original metal will be the inner structure, Sills and upper and lower cowl, the roof is OK but since I am going to shave the drip rails and put in a cage I might as well replace it as well. I just wasn't game enough to do it all at once.

[cluxford]

I am envious, I have no clue how to do panel work I screw it up every time.

I seriously thought about channeling also, and agree it would handle way better.

I the end I just went really low with newer better suspension, my plan is to run 100mm ride height and I raised the shock top mounting points up soI will have a full 2" of shock travel, so I stil think I will be OK. I don't plan on doing auto-cross with it so I should be fine

[Dicko]

Holy crap, she's down to her underwear.

Please keep pics coming along.

[Nev68]

[QUOTE=tonner;8986]Just an update

I have just finished getting the car ready for some of the panel replacement, I have started with the firewall, floor, side cowls and boot floor the rest will be removed once I get all this refitted, hopefully the panels should arrive soon.

Is that chemically stripped or dipped in a tank?
It looks very clean.
A good starting point for good work.

Rgds,
Nev

[tonner]

Hi Nev

I own a Soda blasting company

[Nev68]

Hi Nev

I own a Soda blasting company

Well that would come in handy from time to time.
Good job anyway.
You could use it for advertising.

Nev

[tonner]

You could use it for advertising.

Thats the plan :D

Greg

[TUFF68]

WOW, talk about stripping a car. There's not much left of it Greg. Are you working on this project full time as i can't beleive it was only 2 months ago you were cruising around Barbagallo with it. Keep the pics coming.

[WILD68]

WOW, talk about stripping a car. There's not much left of it Greg. Are you working on this project full time as i can't beleive it was only 2 months ago you were cruising around Barbagallo with it. Keep the pics coming.

cruising or thrashing around barbagallo?

[TUFF68]

cruising or thrashing around barbagallo?

If he was driving anything like me, then it would be thrashing :D

[WILD68]

If he was driving anything like me, then it would be thrashing :D

same here....

[tonner]

Hey Marty

I wish I was, But it only took me a day to cut it all out and a couple of hours to clean up the edges, I guess about 10 hours all up. The replacement will be another thing.

Greg

[muggz]

Come on Greg..
Make it a track car!! I dont want to be the lonely one lapping Barbagallos & Collie in mine!! :D

....Back on topic...
I am amazed after seeing your car at Nostalgia earlier this year and to what stage you are up to now!
I so agree on cutting up the car takes feck all and gluing all will take all the time.. especially lining up everything!

[tonner]

Come on Greg..
Make it a track car!! I don't want to be the lonely one lapping Barbagallos & Collie in mine!! :D

....Back on topic...
I am amazed after seeing your car at Nostalgia earlier this year and to what stage you are up to now!
I so agree on cutting up the car takes feck all and gluing all will take all the time.. especially lining up everything!

Hi Muggz

I intend to do some auto cross and alike, don't worry I intend to beat the **** out of it!

It will handle OK I think with the Art Morrison front and G bar rear and I am going to run 17 x 10 front and 17 x 12 rear also I am looking into a Bowler
4l80E trans with the engine braking. The cage should stiffen it up OK as well.

Are you still looking into a right hand drive conversion? As I had a guy in my shop who has converted a 68 he is just finishing building, So I can arrange for you to give him a call if you like

[muggz]

Yeah im still after a conversion.. I have it tentatively booked into a shop around April in Bellevue....
But Greg do pass my details or vice versa.. might be able to get an early bird conversion :) ill send you a PM with my details...

[tonner]

Muggz

PM sent

Greg

[tonner]

Hi guys

Just an update, my panel arrived from the states last week and I got stuck into it on Sunday and a little to night, the floor is all in and most of the firewall, I will try to get the outer cowls in over the week.

Greg


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[AUSCAMARO]

Thats looking good Greg, I'm kinda thinking that I should have gotten the full floor including tunnel myself.

Mitch

[tonner]

Thats looking good Greg, I'm kinda thinking that I should have gotten the full floor including tunnel myself.

Mitch

Hi Mitch

Yeah the full floor is the way to go real neat and a simple install.

Greg

[Customcam]

Great build man
Lotus makes a beautiful Orange

[tonner]

Hi guys had a slack couple of weeks, so I thought I had better do something.
I installed the 2 outer cowls, cut out the wiper motor surround and mounted it in the passenger side cowl and fully welded the seam across the firewall and filled it with Devcon, its now ready epoxy primer and filling.


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[AUSCAMARO]

Devcon is such a wonderful product!! Can be used for so many different applications...

That firewall is looking sweet!

Mitch

[tonner]

Devcon is such a wonderful product!! Can be used for so many different applications...

That firewall is looking sweet!

Mitch

Yeah Mitch, the seam is a bit deep for bog alone IMO, it should come up nice and flat when finished.

[cluxford]

Greg, that looks great.

[tonner]

Thanks Chris.

How is yours coming along?

Greg

[cluxford]

Slowly, it's off getting headers, tailshaft and stuff like that....

[RSZ28]

Had not seen this build before. Doh!

Very, Very nice mate!

That soda blasting finish sure looks the goods. Leaves the galvanising in places where it is.

I had been tossing up between full chemical dip, and soda, looks like soda is the go.

Understand that a soda blasted finish somehow prevents instant rusting and gives some time to work on it without needing to spray with oil or some other preservative like lanolin.

:)

[tonner]

Had not seen this build before. Doh!

Very, Very nice mate!

That soda blasting finish sure looks the goods. Leaves the galvanising in places where it is.

I had been tossing up between full chemical dip, and soda, looks like soda is the go.

Understand that a soda blasted finish somehow prevents instant rusting and gives some time to work on it without needing to spray with oil or some other preservative like lanolin.

:)

Hi RSZ28

I own a soda blasting shop here in WA, don't belive all you here, the reason it doesn't rust straight away like sandblasting is that it leaves the Zinc on the panels as they were pressed, I have had the car in bare metal now for about 6 months and it has been to a few car shows as a trade display, but I keep it coated in Inox Lanox.

Greg

[J.J.]

so whats happening with that 509??

[tonner]

so whats happening with that 509??

Hi JJ

I haven't had time to do anything, as soon as I get a moment I will, just really under the pump at the moment with the end of the financial year as we do a lot of government work.

Greg

[RSZ28]

Hi RSZ28

I own a soda blasting shop here in WA, don't belive all you here, the reason it doesn't rust straight away like sandblasting is that it leaves the Zinc on the panels as they were pressed, I have had the car in bare metal now for about 6 months and it has been to a few car shows as a trade display, but I keep it coated in Inox Lanox.

Greg

Thanks Greg. Ok got it now. You still use the lano coating long term. How long does a regular bare metal panel last without starting to go "orange".

What is soda blasting like at getting into places that the gun doesnt have direct access to, like around corners in the upper inner B pillar areas between the outer skin and the inner structure.

And does washing out with water afterwards get most/all of the soda out?

Thanks, Ian

[tonner]

Hi Ian

How long does a regular bare metal panel last without starting to go "orange".

It will probably last a month or two depending on moisture in the air.

What is soda blasting like at getting into places that the gun doesnt have direct access to, like around corners in the upper inner B pillar areas between the outer skin and the inner structure.

It requires a direct hit it has no rebound, so you can only blast what you can see.

And does washing out with water afterwards get most/all of the soda out?

It is best to blow and vacum the body out really well as it is a very light dust and comes out easy, then I supply my customers with an acidic detergent to wash the car in, It neutralises the bi carb, gets rid of any surface rust and inhibits area's that you cant se or reach.

Regards

Greg

[RSZ28]

Thanks Greg. Sounds like the way to go! :)

Hi Ian

How long does a regular bare metal panel last without starting to go "orange".

It will probably last a month or two depending on moisture in the air.

What is soda blasting like at getting into places that the gun doesnt have direct access to, like around corners in the upper inner B pillar areas between the outer skin and the inner structure.

It requires a direct hit it has no rebound, so you can only blast what you can see.

And does washing out with water afterwards get most/all of the soda out?

It is best to blow and vacum the body out really well as it is a very light dust and comes out easy, then I supply my customers with an acidic detergent to wash the car in, It neutralises the bi carb, gets rid of any surface rust and inhibits area's that you cant se or reach.

Regards

Greg

[tonner]

Its been a while I have been real busy with work, but I had my first day of in about 3 months, so I needed some therapy.

First of I went and bought a plazma cutter, **** I don't no how I got buy without it, what would have taken me a couple of days, took me a couple of hours.

My new toy

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After all the fun.
You can see in this photo I have made the body jig to pick up the factory points.

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Trunk floor test fitting

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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Nev68]

Wow, it's going to be a new car.

It's amazing how fast you can get things done with the right tools.
Helps keep enthuiasm up too when you can do stuff easier, quicker and better than before.

You're probably looking for something to cut up next

Have you used a plasma cutter before?

Nev

[cluxford]

Holy **** Greg that is some serious effort right there at least you'll know everything about the car when it is done ....wow

[TUFF68]

Geez Greg, that's one anorexic looking Camaro. Was it necessary to cut that much or did you just go overboard with your new toy :D

[tonner]

Wow, it's going to be a new car.

It's amazing how fast you can get things done with the right tools.
Helps keep enthuiasm up too when you can do stuff easier, quicker and better than before.

You're probably looking for something to cut up next

Have you used a plasma cutter before?

Nev

No Nev, but its my new best friend


Holy **** Greg that is some serious effort right there at least you'll know everything about the car when it is done ....wow

Hey Chris,
I am like you, everything has to be done right and its amazing how much surface rust and stuff is on the inside of the panels, at least now I can blast it in there, prime and paint it prior to putting it back together. This car will last forever. I have been following some builds on Team Camaro and they are a real help because I have never been anywhere near this deep in a build.

[blackoutsteve]

Gotta ask how much these plasma cutters go for.. I asked about a Lincoln Electric and it was over $3K.

[tonner]

Gotta ask how much these plasma cutters go for.. I asked about a Lincoln Electric and it was over $3K.

Steve it cost me $1400.00 and will cut up to 16mm plate.

[AUSCAMARO]

Do you ever look at your avitar Greg and wonder why!!!! :D :D :D :D

This is certainly a committed build...

Mitch

[tonner]

Do you ever look at your avitar Greg and wonder why!!!! :D :D :D :D

This is certainly a committed build...

Mitch

All the time Mitch, I have pics on the office wall and customers think I'm crazy, but just wait till its finished I tell them.

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

All the time Mitch, I have pics on the office wall and customers think I'm crazy, but just wait till its finished I tell them.

Greg


I think your crazy too, but I admire you for the effort your going to also.

Yes, it will be one sweet car once you are finished... All the best mate.

Mitch

[tonner]

I think your crazy too, but I admire you for the effort your going to also.

Yes, it will be one sweet car once you are finished... All the best mate.

Mitch

Cheers Mitch

[UIW-814]

Greg,
How much to blast a complete 69 inside and out?

Your project is coming together well and with Mark painting it and the excellent gear you are going to be running it will definetly be a car that's going to be "Bitchin"

Cheers,
Clayton.

[tonner]

Greg,
How much to blast a complete 69 inside and out?

Your project is coming together well and with Mark painting it and the excellent gear you are going to be running it will definetly be a car that's going to be "Bitchin"

Cheers,
Clayton.

Hi Clayton, pm me your number and I will give you a call.

Greg

[UIW-814]

Hi Clayton, pm me your number and I will give you a call.

Greg

My number is no secret these days mate, 0418946486 or workshop 92713849

Cheers,
Clayton.

[*rayman*]

Whats the direction of this build now? I've noticed you're selling off a lot of things I thought you'd be keeping.. like seat frames, motor, diff... Are you going with a wilder BB combo or an lsx engine, a custom interior, and a 4 link rear?

If I had the spare money, i'd grab the motor, diff, and seats off you right now...

[tonner]

Hi Ray

The build is staying pretty much the way it always was going to be, Art Morrison front and rear clips, race inspired interior, and I was originally going to go 540 bb with a pro charger, but no matter how hard I try I can't get registration with a full cage (6 point), so I have got the ****s and have changed direction, the car will now be based more around general motor sport, I will install a 4 point cage, enter some hill climb events and maybe even some Taga events?. The new drive line combo is a 440cub LS from Wegner Motor sport in the States, it will be around 700hp naturally aspirated. The trans is a Magnum T56 and the diff is a fabricated 9'. Its a real shame that we have such a hard time registering things here in Aus, because it really does stifle enthusiasm, I always wanted a really fast TRUE street car not a pretend car, like a lot of the cars you see in Street Machine mag, and if I can't build it to drive regularly, fully roadworthy, to me its not worth it.
Greg

[WILD68]

Hi Ray

The build is staying pretty much the way it always was going to be, Art Morrison front and rear clips, race inspired interior, and I was originally going to go 540 bb with a pro charger, but no matter how hard I try I can't get registration with a full cage (6 point), so I have got the ****s and have changed direction, the car will now be based more around general motor sport, I will install a 4 point cage, enter some hill climb events and maybe even some Taga events?. The new drive line combo is a 440cub LS from Wegner Motor sport in the States, it will be around 700hp naturally aspirated. The trans is a Magnum T56 and the diff is a fabricated 9'. Its a real shame that we have such a hard time registering things here in Aus, because it really does stifle enthusiasm, I always wanted a really fast TRUE street car not a pretend car, like a lot of the cars you see in Street Machine mag, and if I can't build it to drive regularly, fully roadworthy, to me its not worth it.
Greg

Thats a shame Greg i know what you mean. Its still gonna be impressive all the same.. 700hp is nothing to sneeze at..

Whats the go with the Magnum T56? never heard of em before...

[AUSCAMARO]

One question Greg.

Why not start with a project car to begin with instead of a running going concern and a very nice one at that?

I suppose for what you paid and for what you would get in return for selling the bits off, it does make some sense. Was that the reason?

Mitch

[*rayman*]

Why not start with a project car to begin with instead of a running going concern and a very nice one at that?

I suppose for what you paid and for what you would get in return for selling the bits off, it does make some sense. Was that the reason?


I was thinking a similiar sort of thing..

Alot of the goodies you've pulled out of your car to upgrade are the things people are envious of, and looking to upgrade to. At least if the dollar didnt recover, you still had some nice gear in the car.

[cluxford]

Hi Ray

Its a real shame that we have such a hard time registering things here in Aus, because it really does stifle enthusiasm, I always wanted a really fast TRUE street car not a pretend car, like a lot of the cars you see in Street Machine mag, and if I can't build it to drive regularly, fully roadworthy, to me its not worth it.
Greg

Greg I feel your pain, I wanted a all out blown pro-streeter, massive tubs, caged and blown. Just was never going to happen. Hence mine ended up where it is....:(

[tonner]

Thats a shame Greg i know what you mean. Its still gonna be impressive all the same.. 700hp is nothing to sneeze at..

Whats the go with the Magnum T56? never heard of em before...

Jamie, a T56 is a manual box

[S[_]SPECT]

I think hes refering to "Magnum" Greg..

Jamie, Its a newer version that can take more torque..

[tonner]

One question Greg.

Why not start with a project car to begin with instead of a running going concern and a very nice one at that?

I suppose for what you paid and for what you would get in return for selling the bits off, it does make some sense. Was that the reason?

Mitch

Mitch, I had no real intentions when I first bought the car, to do anything much to it, then rego became an issue with a ladder bar rear end and I raced at the Nostalgia drags and it was to slow so I started looking into what I could do. I had it on a hoist and noticed some dodgy repairs underneath, and well thats where it all started, I HATE RUST, so I thought stuff it lets build something really nice, and here we are today.

I really love the build process, I have built other cars, but nothing like what I am doing now. On the panel side of things I had a panel beater mate who said you won't be able to do the panel your self, Not really the right thing to say to me, as I am lucky and can turn my hand to most things and love a challenge.

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

I had it on a hoist and noticed some dodgy repairs underneath, and well thats where it all started, I HATE RUST, so I thought stuff it lets build something really nice, and here we are today.
Greg


I suppose that explains it all then Greg. Like most things you never set out to do what ever you end up doing....

Either way, it's going to be a magnificent car once finished..

Mitch

[tonner]

SPECT;19672']I think hes refering to "Magnum" Greg..

Jamie, Its a newer version that can take more torque..

OK yea a strong T56 that will handle 700hp and 700lb of torque

[WILD68]

OK yea a strong T56 that will handle 700hp and 700lb of torque

Nice, does it use the standard T56 case with uprated internals or is a new tougher box alltogether??

[tonner]

Nice, does it use the standard T56 case with uprated internals or is a new tougher box altogether??

New box all together.

[tonner]

Greg I feel your pain, I wanted a all out blown pro-streeter, massive tubs, caged and blown. Just was never going to happen. Hence mine ended up where it is....:(

Chris, it really pains me that in the pollies and public eyes, we are all hoons, which of course is not the case. I don't think they understand how big the after market and street machine based market is and how many jobs they are playing with.
Greg

[RSZ28]

Chris, it really pains me that in the pollies and public eyes, we are all hoons, which of course is not the case. I don't think they understand how big the after market and street machine based market is and how many jobs they are playing with.
Greg

I guess we aren't well enough organised into a politically relevant force that sends a clear message and sways law makers through politics, vs the media delivered stereo-typification (thats a big word.....:eek: ) images of general and dangerous street hooning which does kill.

There's a thought...... :)

Certainly Queensland seems to "get it", and have 4+ drag strips and a thriving aftermarket industry. But then again QLD is very progressive and is seeing economic growth that outstrips the rest of the country (apart from all those jobs digging red rocks out of the ground in WA, which is as good as gold for this country!)

[tonner]

I guess we aren't well enough organized into a politically relevant force that sends a clear message and sways law makers through politics, vs the media delivered stereo-typification (thats a big word.....:eek: ) images of general and dangerous street hooning which does kill.

There's a thought...... :)

Certainly Queensland seems to "get it", and have 4+ drag strips and a thriving aftermarket industry. But then again QLD is very progressive and is seeing economic growth that outstrips the rest of the country (apart from all those jobs digging red rocks out of the ground in WA, which is as good as gold for this country!)

You are right, the hot rod guys have really stuck to gather over the years and have a good representation to the right people.

Greg

[tonner]

Hi Guys time for another update, I spent the day blasting and priming the inner sections of the car so I can start hanging panel, Marty asked if I got carried away with the plasma, but I really hate rust and as you can see in the pics it hides it self well, I would really hate to build it and have it come out later.

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[tonner]

Some more

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[tonner]

Some more

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[tonner]

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[tonner]

And some more

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Mini tubs primed and ready to go :D

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Its been a big day but it was worth it.

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

Nice Greg... She looks like a bought one now!! :)

It's amazing how different the metal looks once it's been blasted.. I guess you do all forms of blasting then? Not just soda??

Mitch

[tonner]

Nice Greg... She looks like a bought one now!! :)

It's amazing how different the metal looks once it's been blasted.. I guess you do all forms of blasting then? Not just soda??

Mitch

Yes Mitch, Soda doesn't remove rust, so we do all types of blasting.

It came out great, and it will be way better than new.


Greg

[UIW-814]

Looks great so far mate. Who did you get the tubs from? as I would like to get a set so when my fabricator comes back from holidays he can get them fitted.
BTW any reason why you are not converting the car to RHD? I'm in two minds about doing it to mine.
Cheers,
Clayton.

[tonner]

Looks great so far mate. Who did you get the tubs from? as I would like to get a set so when my fabricator comes back from holidays he can get them fitted.
BTW any reason why you are not converting the car to RHD? I'm in two minds about doing it to mine.
Cheers,
Clayton.

Hi Clayton, the tubs are from a company called Detroit Speed in the US, they are like a standard pressing shape so no problems with the pits as they look standard, since you are not allowed to tub.

I just like the idea of US muscle staying LHD, I noticed your thread on the co version it depends on how far you are going, the company that makes the sub frame I have purchased Art Morrison are now making a RHD version I believe.

Greg

[RSZ28]

Veyr nice. Great to be in a position to go to these lengths to get it far better than factory! :)

[blackoutsteve]

Looking good? What are you doing for rear frame/suspension?

[TUFF68]

Great job you've done there Greg, very thorough in removing every spec of rust both inside and out ;)

[tonner]

Looking good? What are you doing for rear frame/suspension?

It won't be to your liking Steve, its a triangulated 4 link.

Greg

[tonner]

Thanks for the compliments about the work Guys, now the real fun begins hanging all the panels. :rolleyes:

[blackoutsteve]

No no :rolleyes: The 4 link is cool.:) I was just thinking about the huge tubs you could fit now that it's so much apart.
Hey, if you had virgin, perfect, rust-free, original sheet metal like I was lucky enough to have, I'd say leave it! But this is different.
I would be fitting tubs too, but not at the expense of cutting into a perfect body. (I'd make it look completely OE of course. :p)
Is it an off-the-shelf 4-link kit or are you fabbing it yourself from components?

[tonner]

No no :rolleyes: The 4 link is cool.:) I was just thinking about the huge tubs you could fit now that it's so much apart.
Hey, if you had virgin, perfect, rust-free, original sheet metal like I was lucky enough to have, I'd say leave it! But this is different.
I would be fitting tubs too, but not at the expense of cutting into a perfect body. (I'd make it look completely OE of course. :p)
Is it an off-the-shelf 4-link kit or are you fabbing it yourself from components?

It is one of Art Morrison's rears that replaces the frame rails as well.

Greg

[cluxford]

Greg are you doing the AME front clip as well

[tonner]

Greg are you doing the AME front clip as well

Yes Chris
With air bag, the new Titanium reservoir series by Air Ride Technology.

Greg

[cluxford]

I seriously considered bags for mine I suspect at some point I will switch from the coilovers to bags it is a pretty easy switch with the AME stuff have you ordered it yet? I spent a lot of time talking to Craig Morrison before buying mine

[tonner]

I seriously considered bags for mine I suspect at some point I will switch from the coilovers to bags it is a pretty easy switch with the AME stuff have you ordered it yet? I spent a lot of time talking to Craig Morrison before buying mine

Yes it's all sitting at Franks, I am just waiting on a few things and then I will put it all in a container.

Greg

[muggz]

How is the flush fit windscreens coming along... did they ever take off Greg?

[tonner]

How is the flush fit windscreens coming along... did they ever take off Greg?

Muggz, the one that Frank was involved with seems to have stalled at the moment, I think I will go the same way as Chris and reduce the Window envelope.

Greg

[1969camaro]

I seriously considered bags for mine I suspect at some point I will switch from the coilovers to bags it is a pretty easy switch with the AME stuff have you ordered it yet? I spent a lot of time talking to Craig Morrison before buying mine

Isn't the shockwave front end different to the coil over one? I thought the upper mounts might be different

[cluxford]

I haven't looked into it in detail, but was told it was an easy conversion. That might mean new uppers but again that ain't too hard to change over.

[tonner]

Ok I got a bit more done this weekend.

I soda blasted these panels and primed them with epoxy.

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[tonner]

And I wasn't happy with the semi flat firewall, so I decided to start putting together a new flat firewall.

I made up a template out of cardboard.

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Transfered it on to 16 gage sheet and cut it out with the plasma.

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[tonner]

Made another template to fill the trans tunnel.

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Started bending it into shape, but ran out of time, so I will finish it next time.

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[AUSCAMARO]

Good to see that Plasma is getting a work out Greg...

So when are you expanding the blasting business to hot rod rebuilds?? Your doing a bloody good job for a novice!!

[cluxford]

Greg, an amazing piece of work, this literally will be a brand spanking new Camaro when done

[tonner]

Cheers Guys

I am filling in time at the moment waiting to see if I have to widen my DSE tubs by an 25mm to fit my new rear end and 345 tire's.



Greg

[tonner]

Just a little bit more work done on the firewall over the last couple nights, I got the trans tunnel section welded in, hopefully I will get time to weld the firewall in on the weekend.

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[camaro_1967rs]

Looking Good

I Would Like To See Someone Go Into Business In Australia Making These Firewalls As A Kit So People With No Fabrication Skills Can Install Them In Their Cars Like Me. Envious, For Me To Get This Done I Would Have To Say Good Buy To 2-3k.

[tonner]

Looking Good

I Would Like To See Someone Go Into Business In Australia Making These Firewalls As A Kit So People With No Fabrication Skills Can Install Them In Their Cars Like Me. Envious, For Me To Get This Done I Would Have To Say Good Buy To 2-3k.

Hi Paul, I really don't think a kit would help, you would still need to be able to do the install it which is probably the same skills required to fab it up, I have had little to no previous experience, but I can weld, I would recommend anybody to have a go it is great fun.

Greg

[christian]

Hi Greg,been thru your whole build so far,WOW,i only thought that the yanks were that nuts about their cars!!
Very impressed so far.
Keep up the good work
Christian
PM sent

[S[_]SPECT]

Bout time for an update Greg ??

[tonner]

Sorry Birchy, I really don't have any updates, I have decided that I don't have the time to make any real headway with the body, and have organized it to go to Rowe and Sons ( one of Perth's best resto shops) and have all the panel done. I will get it back in primer all gaped and ready for paint. I will then do a full test fit up of the car prior to paint.

Greg

[tonner]

OK guys, here it is, I have not been able to release these pics until now, the rear end that is going in my car. A Morrison 5 bar, adaptable between 3 and Link.

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[AUSCAMARO]

Wholly Smokes Greg... There is some serious engineering involved in that!

You are going to have a KILLER Camaro once it's finished!

[chevguy]

Man that`s a serious looking rear setup very very nice.

[69SS]

Very nice Greg, is that still in the states or in your shop!! would love to have a first hand peek ;-)

[69coupe]

Thats a work of art. Would make a nice lounge room piece !

[Nev68]

OK guys, here it is, I have not been able to release these pics until now, the rear end that is going in my car. A Morrison 5 bar, adaptable between 3 and Link.

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Now that looks serious!!
What mods are required to floor etc?

[blackoutsteve]

I hope you're making the power to need that! :D

[tonner]

Very nice Greg, is that still in the states or in your shop!! would love to have a first hand peek ;-)

Lindsay. It's still in the States, I am waiting on the new front sub frame to be completed, as we have made a few mods to the standard one, once that is finished, hopefully in about a month, it will all be ready to go. My sheet metal left yesterday, so I will soon have some progress.

Greg

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I hope you're making the power to need that! :D

Steve,
I haven't placed the order for the engine yet. Everything on this build has been fluid, I have to decide between a 440ci LSX at around 720 hp or the one the Prodigy boys are using 440ci lsx with a Ken Bell super charger, 750 at 8psi or change to race fuel and change blower pulley and 1200hp, I just have to make a decision on which way to go, AND NO I DON'T NEED ANY HELP MAKING UP MY MIND, AS I HAVE SEEN WHAT YOU GUYS ARE LIKE WITH ADVICE, WE JUST HAVE TO ASK CHRIS LUXFORD. ;););)


Greg

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Now that looks serious!!
What mods are required to floor etc?

Nev,

It requires the removal of the chassis rails and reliefs in the floor for the front pick up points, none of this is an issue for mine as I don't have the rails in as, I have replaced the whole floor. The best part is I can run a 345 / 35 / 18 Drag Radials with a section around 14.5 without having to notch the rails.

Greg

[blackoutsteve]

..AND NO I DON'T NEED ANY HELP MAKING UP MY MIND, AS I HAVE SEEN WHAT YOU GUYS ARE LIKE WITH ADVICE, WE JUST HAVE TO ASK CHRIS LUXFORD. ;););)
Did I say something?
I've never even posted in his thread! :confused:

[UIW-814]

Greg that set up looks awesome and judging by that alone I'm sure this is going to be one of if not the best 69 Camaro's in Oz when finished.
Good to see you building a car that can truly be driven not a trailer queen and also sticking to the correct Pro Touring theme.
Wow I can wait to see it finished:)

[tonner]

Greg that set up looks awesome and judging by that alone I'm sure this is going to be one of if not the best 69 Camaro's in Oz when finished.
Good to see you building a car that can truly be driven not a trailer queen and also sticking to the correct Pro Touring theme.
Wow I can wait to see it finished:)

Hey Clayton, I take it from your avatar you got the ZD, congratulations mate.

Greg

[UIW-814]

Hey Clayton, I take it from your avatar you got the ZD, congratulations mate.

Greg

I wish Greg:(
That pic was taken at Big Als by my Bro. I'm still wating patiently for the call from the owner to say he is ready to sell it. It will be like Xmas when that happens:)

[tonner]

I wish Greg:(
That pic was taken at Big Al's by my Bro. I'm still waiting patiently for the call from the owner to say he is ready to sell it. It will be like Xmas when that happens:)

Hang in there man, it will be worth it. As we discussed at Big Al's it would be awesome to get back a car with that sentimental value.

Greg

[S[_]SPECT]

Strange that metal can be sexy...

I take you're dumping exhaust at or before the diff? Side pipes maybe...
Cant see much getting squeezed through there otherwise. :)

When you say adaptable between 3 and link... I take you dont run all 5 links at the one time.. 3 for track or 4 for strip ? Or is it all 5 fitted, and its usable in both scenarios??

Keep the updates coming Greg.. Cheers

[tonner]

SPECT;37480']Strange that metal can be sexy...

I take you're dumping exhaust at or before the diff? Side pipes maybe...
Cant see much getting squeezed through there otherwise. :)

When you say adaptable between 3 and link... I take you dont run all 5 links at the one time.. 3 for track or 4 for strip ? Or is it all 5 fitted, and its usable in both scenarios??

Keep the updates coming Greg.. Cheers

No, at this stage Birchy the exhaust will still exit at ther rear, I will just clearence the boot floor for more room.

For cornering applications, you run a 3 link, with the upper/outer bars removed. For drag racing, you run a 4 link, with the upper/center bar removed.

You never run the car with all 5 bars connected.


Greg

[TUFF68]

WOW Greg, awesome bit of gear there mate. Brilliant engineering work there to be able to switch between circle work and straightline action in the one rear end setup and with anything above 700hp your going to have a lot of fun doing both. I'm putting my hand up now for a shotgun ride in both setups :D

[cluxford]

Greg,

Nothing to add apart from what has been already said, just awesome.

The angle on those mounting points on the top outside bars, will they still allow you to have a back seat (are you planning on one). I had my mounting points on my 4 bar, customised so I could still run a back seat, also played around with teh tubs for the same reason.

And ah yeah, you'll have to go blown 1200hp !!

[tonner]

WOW Greg, awesome bit of gear there mate. Brilliant engineering work there to be able to switch between circle work and straightline action in the one rear end setup and with anything above 700hp your going to have a lot of fun doing both. I'm putting my hand up now for a shotgun ride in both setups :D

No probs Marty.

Greg

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Greg,

Nothing to add apart from what has been already said, just awesome.


The angle on those mounting points on the top outside bars, will they still allow you to have a back seat (are you planning on one). I had my mounting points on my 4 bar, customised so I could still run a back seat, also played around with the tubs for the same reason.

And ah yeah, you'll have to go blown 1200hp !!

Chris,
I have to do a rear seat delete because of running a cage anyways.
Just because you got full support for a blower don't go sharing it around here, I already get enough crap from Frank.



Greg

[cluxford]

Greg, you'll have to go blown...I'll call Frank and get him to give you a harder time

I'm already starting to piece mine together, but will be a post rego addition

[tonner]

OK just a quick update, I have changed the name of the thread, to better reflect the situation.

While at SEMA I place the order for all the parts for the engine, Its a 462 RHS combo running Manley, Jessel and Callies parts. Hoping for around 750 HP at the flywheel.

The car was delivered to a Perth rest shop called Rowe & sons a couple of weeks ago, so hopefully I will have some update pic's soon.

This is a new rendering of how the car will look, the color is Sting red with metallic silver stripes.

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[cluxford]

That looks great Greg, was it always going to be red or is that a change of colour ?

[tonner]

That looks great Greg, was it always going to be red or is that a change of colour ?

No Chris, it has been every color you could think of, but I came back to needing a solid color, so it can be matched easily, hopefully I wont need to but **** can happen when racing.

Greg

[69SS]

Thats going to be nutso Greg, love the rendering, wheels, damn everything about it.. How many HP did you say?

I just got an email from Frank on his 418cid beast, how can I convince my wife its a good idea ;)

[S[_]SPECT]

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh..
PM Sent.

[tonner]

Thats going to be nutso Greg, love the rendering, wheels, damn everything about it.. How many HP did you say?

I just got an email from Frank on his 418cid beast, how can I convince my wife its a good idea ;)

Hey Lyndsay, I fixed it, should be between 750 - 800.

Just buy it for her as a Christmas present, I really don't think the dog house is that bad :D.


Greg

[chevguy]

Greg long time no hear, how's the project coming along? Motor together yet?

[tonner]

Greg long time no hear, how's the project coming along? Motor together yet?

Hi Ken,
no real progress, it's in panel prison. The motor is not together as Carl Wegner is still sorting out the final CNC program of the heads for RHS. but there has been heaps of planing going on with the set up of coolers for the diff, trans and power steering, Mark Stielow has been very helpful on what I will need, and I will use a similar set up to his car. Working out the dry sump tank placement has been a mission, trying to keep the weight back of the nose of the car, I have finalized it will go where the passenger side cowl is, The guys from Ironworks have put there on a project they are building and it fits well. hopefully when it gets out of panel prison it should move ahead at a reasonable pace.

Greg

[69SS]

Hi Ken,
no real progress, it's in panel prison. The motor is not together as Carl Wegner is still sorting out the final CNC program of the heads for RHS. but there has been heaps of planing going on with the set up of coolers for the diff, trans and power steering, Mark Stielow has been very helpful on what I will need, and I will use a similar set up to his car. Working out the dry sump tank placement has been a mission, trying to keep the weight back of the nose of the car, I have finalized it will go where the passenger side cowl is, The guys from Ironworks have put there on a project they are building and it fits well. hopefully when it gets out of panel prison it should move ahead at a reasonable pace.

Greg

Sweeeeeeeeet :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[tonner]

OK, time for an update.
The guys at Rowe & Sons have been flat out on my car the last 2 weeks and hopefully it will come home in the next week or two, so I can start on my part.
I will be fitting the car up with the suspension and making sure all the other parts fit, It will then go back to them, they will make the close out panels over the rear suspension and get painted.
I know you all like pic's so here it is now.

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[69SS]

Wow, its a car again mate!! Good to see some serious progress!

[christian]

Rowe and sons,can't beat that Greg.

[gke60]

greg, do you know what sort of waiting list these guys have for jobs.
cheers

[UIW-814]

Hooray for you mate:) its finally coming along:)
I reckon your car will be finished and registered before Mitch at this stage:D

Cheers.

[tonner]

Wow, its a car again mate!! Good to see some serious progress!

Yeah really happy, there work is incredible.


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[/COLOR]Rowe and sons,can't beat that Greg.

Thanks mate.


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[/COLOR]greg, do you know what sort of waiting list these guys have for jobs.
cheers

I will find out for you Graham, but it's usually quite a wait.


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[/COLOR]Hooray for you mate:) its finally coming along:)
I reckon your car will be finished and registered before Mitch at this stage:D

Cheers.

I will give it a crack, but he's got a fair head start ;)


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[chevguy]

Excellent to see it coming along Greg.

[tonner]

Excellent to see it coming along Greg.

Thanks Ken , It's a good feelling to see it moving along.

Greg

[S[_]SPECT]

Yeah.. Greg.. its looking like its coming together nicely..

Amasing what happens when you put the plasma cutter down :D:):rolleyes:

[tonner]

greg, do you know what sort of waiting list these guys have for jobs.
cheers

Hi Graham, about 4 - 6 months wait.

Greg

[tonner]

The latest Pictures from today, all the front sheet metal is Aluminium. The front guards have been a real mission to get right, they were assembled wrong and had to be un picked and re welded. They should have all the gaps where they want them tomorrow, then they will start to weld it all out.

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[chevguy]

I know we looked at them when we were at sema Greg but can`t remember, how much lighter are the aluminium than the steel front end panels? Are you running these for pure weight savings?

[tonner]

I know we looked at them when we were at sema Greg but can`t remember, how much lighter are the aluminium than the steel front end panels? Are you running these for pure weight savings?

Ken, it's about 45kg savings, and yes I am running them for weight savings, by getting the weight of the front of the car, it will help in trying to get good balance in the car.

Greg

[chevguy]

Ken, it's about 45kg savings, and yes I am running them for weight savings, by getting the weight of the front of the car, it will help in trying to get good balance in the car.

Greg

wow that`s pretty good weight savings, I wouldn`t have thought there was that much savings to be had. If I want to save 45 kg off mine I just will cut off my left leg, don`t need it anyway with an auto :)

[gke60]

thanks greg, will pay them a visit.

[UIW-814]

thanks greg, will pay them a visit.

Hope you have a big cheque book mate:)

[cluxford]

Greg, great to see such awesome progress, what's your target for completion, to you have a tack event (Targa Tasmania maybe) in mind for it ?

You know someone must be working on carbon fibre stuff as well, it's getting a lot cheaper these day, but still 45Kg saved is huge !

Have you picked a colour yet - still red ?

[tonner]

Greg, great to see such awesome progress, what's your target for completion, to you have a tack event (Targa Tasmania maybe) in mind for it ?

You know someone must be working on carbon fibre stuff as well, it's getting a lot cheaper these day, but still 45Kg saved is huge !

Have you picked a colour yet - still red ?

Hi Chris, not really sure about a completion date as many have come and gone, but I really hope to have it finished in the next 12 months.

I am building it with some racing in mind, I would really like to do Targa West and Targa Tasi, but I will have to see where it will fit in.

Yeah I looked at carbon fibre, but decided on the ally, It will have carbon fibre inner fenders and spoilers, but they will all be painted.

Yes It's definitely red.



Greg

[USA-69Z]

awsum Greg ,, im really looking foward to seeing car this take shape.. Its a credit to ya


Gav

[tonner]

awsum Greg ,, im really looking foward to seeing car this take shape.. Its a credit to ya


Gav

Thanks Gav, I am finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Greg

[S[_]SPECT]

Time for an update hey Greg ??

[67 rs Rhodesy]

I agree with Birchy! What a sweet project Greg! I can imagine it's going to be a lot of fun!

[tonner]

No not much Birchy. the car is at home waiting on parts before going back to the shop, the floater rear end parts have been the hold up, they are at Moser getting welded into the diff housing at the moment. Once the sub frame and rear clip arrive, it will be back at the shop for more sheet metal work.

Greg

[maxharvard]

I'm super jealous of the aluminum sheet metal. That's going to make a big difference!

[tonner]

Thanks Eric, nothing to be jealous about, you have a great build going on over there.

Greg