This 69 RS Z28 belongs to a friend of mine and one of the newer TC members Mark (69METALMAN).

He started on it about 4 months ago (nights and weekends), and it will be rolling into the paint booth within the next couple of days.

It is easier to list what didn't need replacing:

-Cowl/firewall/A-pillars
-Rockers
-Rear frame rails
-Rear seat bulkhead/package shelf
-Cowl Panel :)
-Rear Spoiler
-That's It :eek:

Before:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3210.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3208.jpg


During: (the Jan 12 date stamp is incorrect)


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_0426.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_0428.jpg


And pics from today, getting the final blocking:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3888.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3885.jpg

Underside (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3887.jpg)

front floors (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3882.jpg)

rear floors (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3883.jpg)


Got the parts back from Gregori and the engine builder has the 140-cammed 302 ready to go, so it's time for me to tackle the rest of the chassis resto. :thumbsup:

Impressive doesn't even begin to cover it. Nice work!

After all that nice restoration work and he has you working on the chassis resto??? What is he thinking??? :D

After all that nice restoration work and he has you working on the chassis resto??? What is he thinking??? :D

HAHAHA.....funny....

After all that nice restoration work and he has you working on the chassis resto??? What is he thinking??? :D

No kidding, buckmiz. Hope he likes PC ;)

Hope Buck knows your work Dave! Your attention to detail cant be beat.

You forgot to tell them one other thing, all work done by myself!

All that in the Arkansas heat! Very nice!

Dan

I've seen some of Dave's work. He does a very nice job. Don't tell him that tho!!!

Next you'll tell me Chris is going to paint it... ;) Whatever you do, DO NOT let him drive it... :noway:

fantastic job :thumbsup: be sure in the paint booth they dont paint the rear stripes all the way down the trunk lid under the spoiler. :D

Yes, super job! I've been doing body work for 32 years, and I would hate to have to tackle that job. Your skills are to be commended sir! I assume this is your, his car as the labor has to be a labor of love - I would cringe at paying that labor bill.

Ed

Metalman, ...What a neat car....a real Daytona Yellow RS/Z with flat hood! Are you going back with a flat hood, or adding the cowl? Imo, a flat hood might stand out in a good way....

Was going with cowl hood originally but i'm tired of seeing them on every car. So your definately right, flat hood should make it stand out. One problem, my local supplier is out of those. Do you have a new one in stock ready to go? (and how much)

I would think you'd be able to track down a flat hood fairly easily. There is currently a request in the classifieds for a flat hood and 2 offers, but they are located in OH and MI.
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=112063
Was going with cowl hood originally but i'm tired of seeing them on every car. So your definately right, flat hood should make it stand out. One problem, my local supplier is out of those. Do you have a new one in stock ready to go? (and how much)

Was going with cowl hood originally but i'm tired of seeing them on every car. So your definately right, flat hood should make it stand out. One problem, my local supplier is out of those. Do you have a new one in stock ready to go? (and how much)

I did the same and I am glad. If you put an ad on TC you might end up with one for free. I paid $50 for mine, then a friend told me he has one sitting around and to come pick it up.

I noticed your short spoiler. What build date is your car? If it is original, keep the shorty.

I noticed your short spoiler. What build date is your car? If it is original, keep the shorty.

In this thread from a few weeks ago (http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=110344) , the yellow decklid I posted the pic of is Mark's car :thumbsup:

Yes, super job! I've been doing body work for 32 years, and I would hate to have to tackle that job. Your skills are to be commended sir! I assume this is your, his car as the labor has to be a labor of love - I would cringe at paying that labor bill.

Ed
Thanks

Yes its the original spoiler but car was built first week of march, so all we can figure is they found one more laying around at plant.

Was going with cowl hood originally but i'm tired of seeing them on every car. So your definately right, flat hood should make it stand out. One problem, my local supplier is out of those. Do you have a new one in stock ready to go? (and how much)
If you're down Memphis way sometime? Give me a holla. I've got an original flat hood that came off my Z. I've already purchased a cowl hood at the Superchevy show. I'm waiting on my painter on my project now.

Larry

Yes its the original spoiler but car was built first week of march, so all we can figure is they found one more laying around at plant.

Mine too. I have an 02D car.

You forgot to tell them one other thing, all work done by myself!

Nice work. I hope you'll put up an album when you take a break.:beers:

Here's a pic that I forgot about. When I first saw it, I was definitely thinking: "Man...I sure hope he knows what he's doing...." :D


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_0431.jpg

Next you'll tell me Chris is going to paint it... ;) Whatever you do, DO NOT let him drive it... :noway:

Rest assured, buckmiz. Mark painted it himself late last night :D

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0132.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0133.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0131.jpg


I didnt make quite as much progress as Mark yesterday...:o Pic (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3920.jpg)

hummmmmmmmmm....that hood doesn't look to flat to me... ;)

Few more from tonight:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0141.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0143.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0144.jpg

hummmmmmmmmm....that hood doesn't look to flat to me... ;)


Don't worry... we will be receiving a flat hood for it tomorrow :thumbsup:

hummmmmmmmmm....that hood doesn't look to flat to me... ;)
Yes i know, couldn't get one in time for paint but will have one soon. When time comes to sell, buyer will have two hoods with car. Final assembled car will have flat hood!

Was this car sitting north of Cabot, where a man and his son buy and sell Camaro parts, son has tons of 4th gen parts? If this is the one I saw those pictures show nothing of how beat that thing was when you started.

Looking FWD to meeting you some day metal man. Dave and I have beers now and then.

Joe

Joe, I want to say the car had been in Beebe for quite a while...

Mark would probably know more about that.

car is looking good.... but doesn't it need a suspension Dave????

Was this car sitting north of Cabot, where a man and his son buy and sell Camaro parts, son has tons of 4th gen parts? If this is the one I saw those pictures show nothing of how beat that thing was when you started.

Looking FWD to meeting you some day metal man. Dave and I have beers now and then.

Joe
Hey Joe, you might be right! Car was seen next to body shop in Des Ark (north of Cabot) for quiet a long time i hear! Dave is right about Beebe though, it was there also. From what i have learned it was in Des Ark for several years.

.... but doesn't it need a suspension Dave????

Doesn't yours, buckmiz? :D

j/k


Have the parts, components are done, and the "big" chassis parts went out to blast today :thumbsup:

It will be a close race Buck, i still have rockers,firewall, bottom of car,dash, and interior to paint. Dave's got me beat!

It will be a close race Buck, i still have rockers,firewall, bottom of car,dash, and interior to paint. Dave's got me beat!

Haha :D .... not quite yet....

I can knock out a chassis/drivetrain resto in a few weeks, but no way did I expect that car to be in paint in 4 months :eek:

PS: Gonna make it better than the GZ ;)

PS: Gonna make it better than the GZ ;)

Yellow and gold are easy. But...... the question of the days is, what can you do with a Green car? Now that takes a real man.

Why does he need you to do the suspension anyway Dave??? 69METALMAN don't let Dave work on your car, do it yourself... :yes: He doesn't even take the tags off stuff and leaves like paint spots... :)
Haha :D .... not quite yet....

I can knock out a chassis/drivetrain resto in a few weeks, but no way did I expect that car to be in paint in 4 months :eek:

PS: Gonna make it better than the GZ ;)

Very nice work, You did a great job. I have a quick question for you, where did you get the "off road" casters that you have on your body cart. Ive been looking for some and havent had much luck.

Thanks

Joey

I found Mine @ where else but casters.com I have the 8" they had very fast shipping.

The paint loooks pretty good but I don't recommend painting a car without a paintsuit or proper resperation the chemicals in todays paint will enter your body very fast esp. your eyes. Plus how bad woud it suck to have arm pit hair in that nice paint job.

Very nice work, You did a great job. I have a quick question for you, where did you get the "off road" casters that you have on your body cart. Ive been looking for some and havent had much luck.

Thanks

Joey

They are an option from where the body cart was purchased:

http://www.accessiblesystems.com/bc01.php

Have seen similar casters at Tractor Supply Co., but believe they were around $40-50 each.

The paint loooks pretty good but I don't recommend painting a car without a paintsuit or proper resperation the chemicals in todays paint will enter your body very fast esp. your eyes. Plus how bad woud it suck to have arm pit hair in that nice paint job.
hatman i was painting cars before they invented the wheel,chemicals dont even give me that good ole buzz anymore! And for the paint suit, I've worn em and dont dislike them, but it was hotter than hell that night. thanks for compliment on finish, it will be buffed in about a week or so. Then i will be happy with it.

Man you don't have to make it sound like we are that old . I looked at your first post on this site and you say you've been doing paint & body for twenty two years. You've got two years on me and I'm in the booth nearly every day. I don't think the paints of today give the buzz like they used to. But to each is his own. What kind of product did you use on this car?

New brand (i think) called Pro Spray. Sprayed alot like Sikkens, but about the third of the price!

Why does he need you to do the suspension anyway Dave??? 69METALMAN don't let Dave work on your car, do it yourself... He doesn't even take the tags off stuff and leaves like paint spots...

Getting closer buckmiz :D

1 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3962.jpg) 2 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3963.jpg)

3 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3957.jpg) 4 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3956.jpg)

Looking good... :thumbsup:
Getting closer buckmiz :D

1 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3962.jpg) 2 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3963.jpg)

3 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3957.jpg) 4 (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3956.jpg)

Bolted a few parts together this afternoon:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3970c.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3969.jpg

I was looking at the fuel line then remembered it's a long water pump. Looks great Dave!!

Here are a few pics that Mark emailed me after the cut/buff:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0168.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0171.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0175.jpg


It's just begging for some chalk, isnt it? :D

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0166.jpg

Think I've caught up with him now :)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3971.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3974.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3975.jpg

Pull the engine stand bolts, it should fall into place, right? (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3977.jpg) :D

Man, that is purdy.

Why is the front still sitting there smashed?

Why is the front still sitting there smashed?

Hmmm.. dont know. Maybe its a reminder of what it looked like or has some sentimental value :)

wow, so that's what it looks like when it's clean
very nice work

Man, that is purdy.

Why is the front still sitting there smashed?
Still sitting there for all of the wiring and RS house routing references. I do need to get busy on taking headlight doors out of it though!

Chassis/drivetrain should be ready to go in the next few days. You know how sometimes those little things can hold you up a little :clonk:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3996.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3998.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_4002.jpg

That vacuum advance line is sweet!! You have to wonder how many of those clips were pitched in the trash can.

hey Mark,

why did you pull out the complete original trunk pan and rear frame rails.from the picture they both looked nice but i know you had your reasons.please let me know as its bugging the hell out of me.
thanks

I love this thread. Very nice work to this point. One thing though, didn't Zs come standard with power stearing? I know the SS did, but I would have thought it would be std on Z-28s too.

I love this thread. Very nice work to this point. One thing though, didn't Zs come standard with power stearing? I know the SS did, but I would have thought it would be std on Z-28s too.

PS was an option. A friend has a '68 SS396 with manual steering. Check my sig.:thumbsup:

I have looked at the chassis and motor pictures, three times allready.

A true example of someone that takes a lot of pride in what he does.

You do outstanding work Dave.

Rob

hey Mark,

why did you pull out the complete original trunk pan and rear frame rails.from the picture they both looked nice but i know you had your reasons.please let me know as its bugging the hell out of me.
thanks Billy the pictures dont show the rust hole that was to the rear of the trunk area. I was able to retain rails, they are very thick metal. Trunk could have been spliced but its just something i dont like to do. Not to knock splicing stuff in, its a nicer repair putting metal in where factory did!

.....A true example of someone that takes a lot of pride in what he does....You do outstanding work Dave.

You have to be careful there, rob. If you keep talking like that Dave's head is going to get REAL big and he'll be to big for his britches. Also, remember that he's a redneck, so try not to use big words like pride, outstanding, and the like... he may not gully understand it. If you say something like "good job Bubba!", he'll get it.

Plus, if he thinks he's too good he may raise his rates on me.

I'll tell you what Kalif, ol bubba there, he knows how to separate the cotton from the silk.:)

Rob

I'll tell you what Kalif, ol bubba there, he knows how to separate the cotton from the silk.:)


Ooooooo - I like that... never heard that one before... separate the cotton from the silk.

I'm stealin' that one. Thanks

P.S. - I'll bet even Bubba knows that one :)

damn nice work....cant wait to see it complete

thanks Mark

do you do this for a living?i may need to bring my car up to you to have it done.if so how much do you charge to replace 1/4's and outer wheelhouses?

are those good mark doors? or dynacorn? How did they fit ?

Here's a pic of the rust hole in the trunk:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_3231.jpg

Rear axle/suspension is done. Engine/trans is sitting in the subframe, all 4 Sport Car 200s are on the ground now :)

Appreciate the compliments. Now I have to go "adjust" Dub's bill :D

That was an original Kalif, I just made it up at the spur of the moment, but from here on out, you're the owner.:thumbsup:

Rob

That thing is growing like the national debt... :yes:

Appreciate the compliments. Now I have to go "adjust" Dub's bill :D

are those good mark doors? or dynacorn? How did they fit ?
I'm not sure what brand they were, it seems like they were all Golden Legion which according to Bel Air Bob thats who makes the parts for both dynacorn and Goodmark. Bel Air Bob had a rundown of the whole aftermarket parts thing in a thread about 2 weeks ago. It was pretty interesting stuff. Whichever i got the fit was as about as good as it gets but the stamping was real wavy!

Chassis is done and ready to go :thumbsup:


Notice the open (non-cowl induction) air cleaner :cool:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_4031.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_4029.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_4023.jpg

I told you you would catch me Dave! Cant wait for those to get to my shop tomorrow so everyone can see it. Everyone out there if you are even remotely thinking about doing this part of your next build, dont even think about doing it yourself let Dave do it. Pictures dont even do enough for what it really looks like in person.

Dont forget that Chris (73ZCar) has a lot to do with it as well :yes:

man...I can only wish for the day that my car looks even remotely like that.

Well it is looking more like an actual car now :thumbsup:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0242.jpg


Note the special-order, color-matched COPO dipstick :D


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0239.jpg

Who's a dipstick ??? :p

Did he re-use the old front clip or is that new metal? The old stuff looked pretty banged up.

The cowl panel that is just lying on top of firewall is only original piece of car.

The cowl panel that is just lying on top of firewall is only original piece of car.

The only original body panel on the car :)

Couple of more pics. Sitting down pretty good so far. Looks like it will have a nice stance :thumbsup:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0259.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0258.jpg

Its Alive!!!

Mark fired the 140-cammed 302 this weekend, and its under its own power now. :hurray:

I'm loving those 6308 front springs :yes:

Hoping that cowl hood is temporary......

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/103_0022.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/103_0029.jpg


And just leave it to a paint/body guy to do a (although small) burnout at the first opportunity ;)


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/103_0028.jpg

Yeh, hood is temporary. Had to have something on it, flat hood will be painted next week. Small burn-out was to check to see if posi worked.

Small burn-out was to check to see if posi worked.

Uh-huh.... and next it will be "I just wanted to make sure it doesn't starve for fuel at 8,000rpm" :D

The only original body panel on the car :)

Couple of more pics. Sitting down pretty good so far. Looks like it will have a nice stance :thumbsup:



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0258.jpg

The rocker blackout should cover the fenders also, right? Still lookin' good.:thumbsup:

The rocker blackout should cover the fenders also, right?

C'mon, Gary. You know better than that :D

Car is off to the top/interior shop.

Has been driven up and down the block, everything good. Engine, steering, brakes, clutch, etc. :thumbsup:

From what I've been told, the carb from Eric (Vintage Musclecar) is flawless after needing only some minor tweaks, as would be expected :thumbsup:

New race: it and the "Anti-Clone" to be making their first public appearances at the end of the month. :D

Beautiful work guys. I didn't take the time to read the whole thread but the work looks awesome..
Keep it up!!!!!!

Not too much of an update, considering the madman pace he had sustained previously. ;)

"I have to check that I'm not in 3rd gear instead of 1st." Gotta "love" that 140 cam :angry: Sounds wicked and is running good :cool:

The "A-C" will be down to the wire, Mark's isnt gonna make the show :noway:

Guess I'll have to get over there next week and get his A$$ in gear :D


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/103_0093.jpg

It's still more "done" than anything I have. Great loking car, great looking work by all. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Yeh, hood is temporary. Had to have something on it, flat hood will be painted next week.


Much better :yes:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/100_0123.jpg

Fantastic work...I'm in awe of how quickly the car has transformed.

Two thumbs up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Eric

Dave, I was by Marks tonight and dropped mine off, his car is very impressive, pictures doesnt do it justice. Man does that thing sound stout with that cam.

Very nice!

Dave, I was by Marks tonight and dropped mine off, his car is very impressive, pictures doesnt do it justice. Man does that thing sound stout with that cam.


Thats what I hear. Actually, Ive only seen the car in person twice: The initial inspection we did of the car back in February, and when it was in primer getting ready for paint (pics from the beginning of this thread) :o

Hey who's the new guy from Arkansas?

Hey who's the new guy from Arkansas?
New guy from Arkansas (buck69) has a 69 camaro just dropped off at my shop this week, dont have pics yet but will get some soon. Car will be getting a Art Morrison C5 chassis, 540 big block monster. Buck wants machine to be extreme driver to boot. Might become "impressive Metalwork 2"

New guy from Arkansas (buck69) has a 69 camaro just dropped off at my shop this week, dont have pics yet but will get some soon. Car will be getting a Art Morrison C5 chassis, 540 big block monster. Buck wants machine to be extreme driver to boot. Might become "impressive Metalwork 2"

Sounds like a cool project. You'll probaby have the metal done by the end of the month at your pace :p

Mark, youre gonna have to get a www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) account for "Impressive Metalwork Pt.2" :D

Mark and Jay, does it sound like this one? (Warning: Gratuitous Idle clip)

10sec 140-cam Idle clip (http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/GoldZ/?action=view&current=GoldZIdle.flv)

I'll try to get one of Mark's car when I can :thumbsup:

Sounds exactly like that. man that sounds bad, makes me wonder why I want to go so big on cubic inches if I can get that sound and some good HP.
It wont be done by the end of the month there happens to be a judge blocking it...lol GTO that is.
For my sake, and my backpockets sake, lets hope we dont have to go that deep into it that it becomes Impressive Metalwork II
Jim, ultimately it was you who in a round about way who got me here.. You recommended Dave (on another site) for an idea on getting my car blasted therefore I became a member here and got to looking at Daves post and VOILA' found Mark. I appreciate the info and hopefully when we get it on the road we can all meet up and enjoy the rides.

bucks69???

If you have a name little Buck you have to own a 67!!! :yes:

Welcome to TC anyway... :hurray::beers::hurray:

Whoa... another member from Ar-keen-saw? Well, by-golly by-Joe, welcome to the site. Sounds like y'all got quite the contingent out there. Just to set the record straight, if Dave said anything to the contrary, I did not escape from the mental ward... I left voluntarily.

Sounds exactly like that. man that sounds bad, makes me wonder why I want to go so big on cubic inches if I can get that sound and some good HP.
It wont be done by the end of the month there happens to be a judge blocking it...lol GTO that is.
For my sake, and my backpockets sake, lets hope we dont have to go that deep into it that it becomes Impressive Metalwork II
Jim, ultimately it was you who in a round about way who got me here.. You recommended Dave (on another site) for an idea on getting my car blasted therefore I became a member here and got to looking at Daves post and VOILA' found Mark. I appreciate the info and hopefully when we get it on the road we can all meet up and enjoy the rides.

From over at PT right? Post looking for shops in Arkansas?

Joe

thats me, like I said before thanks for the info It was invaluable. Its funny how much one can accomplish just sitting on a keyboard typing away... lol

there happens to be a judge blocking it...lol GTO that is.

Haha... that's Dub's (future) Judge :p

hopefully when we get it on the road we can all meet up and enjoy the rides.

www.bigcruisefest.com (http://www.bigcruisefest.com) at the end of this month in LR. Chris, Mark (with his Z), and I should be there, hopefully "Jim" ;) Harrison will be able to make it also :thumbsup:

[quote=RamAirDave;865912]Haha... that's Dub's (future) Judge :p /quote]

Oooooooo - Is my Judge almost done? :hurray:

Haha... that's Dub's (future) Judge :p

Oooooooo - Is my Judge almost done? :hurray:

Yeah, like you would know what to do with a restored, finished car, much less a RA 4spd car. Well, other than break it, that is ;)

Okay, think that's enough derailment of this thread. Get to work, Mark!! :D

www.bigcruisefest.com (http://www.bigcruisefest.com) at the end of this month in LR.... Mark (with his Z)....should be there


He's been burnin' the candle at both ends this week, but looks like he's gonna make it on Saturday :hurray:

Will be right at 8 months since he bought it :eek: Will post pics in the next few days.

MetalMan what brand of sheet metal did you go with? OER, Goodmark etc? I'm looking to start on mine and looking to get feedback on what panel brands I should look to getting. I know that no one manufacture is perfect nor evertime consistent, but just wondered which you used cause that looks great. The result is more from your work than the panels.

They worked 'til 4:30 am, but came up a little short. :(

Mark's having comp issues with sending me pics, but he was able to send one to my phone this afternoon. :cool:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/Markposicheck2.jpg


But on a positive note, the "A-C" won Best of Show (out of about 200 cars) at the event it went to in NE Ark today :)

add: pics tomorrow

Hey Dave missed you down there today.. I pulled a no-brainer and got there I think before the first car arrived..lol I have to admit there was some (not many) but a few nice cars there today.. There was a 69 vert from Louisianna that was stunning. A nice superbird and a few killer chevelles. Congrats on your car winning. I talked to Mark and he told me about the trouble he was having but I told him no biggie just dont get in a hurry and take any shortcuts because he has it by the you know what now and no sense in selling it short. I kept looking for 73 but never found it and ended up leaving about 2 I was wore down and very overdressed.. it got a little warm this evening. Anyway I will be coming back and we will have to get together and grab a bite and a beer. I got to take Mark the cowl panel anyway i forgot it when I dropped the car off.

Yeah, the whole day got kinda screwed up. I think I couldve gotten his car there to the show, but no big deal. The news out of NE Ark put me in a better mood ;)

Think the next event around here will be in January: http://www.bigcruisefest.com/autofest.php (First time Ive seen those pics from last year) Might be able to get a few cars there, we'll have to see.

I just read through this whole thread today-very nice work Metalman!!!

Dave sorry I missed you guys at the show, would have loved to went but work is just crazy right now. We were not working the week end then we had some vistors come, we delivered our first Missile to the UK, then everything broke loose and they are asking for the week end. Going to San Diego for Turkey day I am takin the OT money!!

We need to try and plan an Arki get together someplace up there, maybe the saucer or Hooters for wings.....? I have started to see we have a few people from the state and they have been posting in this thread.

Joe

That would be great I would be all over that,

We need to try and plan an Arki get together someplace up there, maybe the saucer or Hooters for wings.....? I have started to see we have a few people from the state and they have been posting in this thread.

Joe[/quote]

Still some work left, and some details to sort out ;)


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Can't see from that angle if the fenders got blacked out.;)

Well, Well, Well, my old heap made the corner of one of the pics!!!!!
I sure hope Marks sweet ride doesnt get TETANUS from sitting to close to that cherry...lol Mark it looks sweet!!!!!!!!!

Very nice work - wow! What a nice Camaro.

Can't see from that angle if the fenders got blacked out.;)

Dont worry, Gary. They are :p


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/10_0254.jpg

Dont worry, Gary. They are :p


Yeah I should talk, I guess. I can't get any portion of the rocker blacked out.:noway:

Car is looking very nice.

Very nice Dave, :thumbsup: That is one sweet Z! :yes: :D

MetalMan what brand of sheet metal did you go with? OER, Goodmark etc? I'm looking to start on mine and looking to get feedback on what panel brands I should look to getting. I know that no one manufacture is perfect nor evertime consistent, but just wondered which you used cause that looks great. The result is more from your work than the panels.
All the aftermarket sheetmetal pretty much comes from one source-Golden Legion! Everything fits about as good as it gets considering where it comes from. Only part I really didn't care for was rear tailpan, just seemed to be real bad stamping and took alot of reworking and fabricating. Every piece takes some work though, just be prepared and do whatever it takes to make the fit look better than the cars came from the factory. If you want the whole rundown on where the sheetmetal comes from just ask BelAir Bob, he posted a thread a while back with the whole rundown about aftermarket sheetmetal. Thanks for checking out my car!

Those pics look real nice. Good work. Thanks for the info I'll see what is what. BTW, I like the flat hood!

that is some really great work. I love the pics where the car is on the lift and the old front end is in the background. lol

I love the pics where the car is on the lift and the old front end is in the background. lol

I like this pic of it on the lift. Ive never used this method/procedure/sequence, but he said it worked very well and we'll try it on the next one:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/101_0233.jpg


Considering the amount of time, the progress has been amazing. There are some things he's not crazy about with the car, as well as myself. But that's how it goes when finishing up the last details on a full frame-off.

We'll have it "right" when its all said and done, though :yes:

Just saved that picture...interesting process for sure.

Is the front clip being supported by anything other than the bolts to the main body? I'm guessing it doesn't weigh all that much stripped down...

Lob

I like this pic of it on the lift. Ive never used this method/procedure/sequence, but he said it worked very well and we'll try it on the next one:

............but, don't you have to have a lift in the first place in order to use this method/procedure/sequence ? Or did you finally stop using ropes and Banyon trees and break down and bought a lift? :D

............but, don't you have to have a lift in the first place in order to use this method/procedure/sequence ? Or did you finally stop using ropes and Banyon trees and break down and bought a lift? :D

No Banyon trees in Arkie. Hickory or some other shade tree.;)

Looks like a sound process to me.:thumbsup:

............but, don't you have to have a lift in the first place in order to use this method/procedure/sequence ? Or did you finally stop using ropes and Banyon trees and break down and bought a lift? :D
Putting fenders on with fender wells and subframe/engine already in place is OK but not as easy as the way i did this one! The only thing I wouldnt do is put the hood on till after subframe is in place. Was kind-of worried about my (fender to door) gaps after we let the car down but they never changed! If you ever need to just pull the engine out of one and you have a lift this is the way to do it, just remember to support the rear of the car so it doesn't try to flip off the lift backwards from the weight of the rearend. Speaking of, we installed rearend first. If someone wanted to have even more fun, install front and rear at same time but make sure you have enough eyes and hands to watch each corner as body is let down in place.

No Banyon trees in Arkie. Hickory or some other shade tree :thumbsup:

I think you're correct... when I snapped this one right outside Dave's shop I must have mistaken it for a Banyon (he hasn't figgered out how to speel Arkansas yet :) ):


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I think you're correct... when I snapped this one right outside Dave's shop I must have mistaken it for a Banyon (he hasn't figgered out how to speel Arkansas yet :) ):


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ROTFFLMAO.

Where do you come up with this stuff?

Aside from the 'Bama flag, there are many places here in Arkieesaw that look exactly like that.

Except that we string up 5757 69 Camaros instead of V-dubs :D

Ouch............ you really know how to hurt a guy.

Received these pics on my phone earlier today:


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Wow very nice Z. You do really nice work.

Nice job top to bottom. It is a beauty.

...Except that we string up 5757 69 Camaros instead of V-dubs :D

Bedtter to string up a V-Dub than a D-dub, I always say.

Sent me much better pics today :thumbsup: It's definitely come a long way since March :yes:


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He did a heck of a job on that ol' boy for sure. Looks great Mark. Cant wait to see it in person completely done. (Actually wanting a to go for a spin in it)

WOW! Those are some awesome pics, and an even nicer resto. Great work on all ends. Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you market a car. IfI could just get my hands on an airplane I would be all that too............. oh yeah........... guess I would need a completed car (forgot about that part). ............ maybe something a little stronger than a 350/350 would be helpful as well. So this is how the big boys roll, eh?

Cant wait to see it in person completely done.

Yeah, I still havent seen it yet myself. I'm sure I'll have a "list" for him :D

WOW! Those are some awesome pics, and an even nicer resto. Great work on all ends. Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you market a car.

Yeah, he sent me about 70 pics today. I just picked a few. This is my new desktop wallpaper:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/DYZfinished/_MG_3239.jpg


guess I would need a completed car (forgot about that part). ............ maybe something a little stronger than a 350/350 would be helpful as well.

Well..... it's in your email ;)

okay lets see if this works... I dropped by Marks this evening and got a little video. Enjoy
http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/bucks691973/?action=view&current=100_1511.flv

Definitely has that distinct 140 sound :yes:

I hear it's been his daily driver lately :thumbsup:

I'm supposed to have the car this week to finish out all the details. Maybe I'll get a video of a 4K rpm clutch drop :D I keed, I keed....

There is no way I would be driving that car in traffic. I would definitely die or kill if something happened because of a commuter idiot. And JAX is full of them...LOL

Hey Dave how long you think you will have the car for when he drops it off? I am going to try to come down and meet you and Chris. I want to see it after you work it up...lol

Hey Mark --- If you haven't already, you might want to check the tread wear before you drop it off. I've heard rumors that
Dave likes to "test" the cars before they leave (take some "before" pics of the previous burnouts out front too).

Hey Mark --- If you haven't already, you might want to check the tread wear before you drop it off. I've heard rumors that
Dave likes to "test" the cars before they leave (take some "before" pics of the previous burnouts out front too).


Well, an anonymous source just informed me that Mark has turned the alternator belt over at 7,000 rpm. ;)

Yea I heard that too, but it was afterall an in nuetral blast that he did...LOL

Yea I heard that too, but it was afterall an in nuetral blast that he did...LOL

In neutral? What fun is that? :confused:

In neutral? What fun is that? :confused: Come on guys, dont tell on me about this stuff till after it sells! haha And those burnout pics were my friends car not mine.:D

It is listed for sale? Where?

alan

Not posted yet anywhere, but I believe he is entertaining a few offers as we speak. I seriously doubt it will last long.

....I seriously doubt it will last long....

I beg to differ. I think they did a fine job in the restoration and I personally think it will last a long time... at least as long as when it was new from the factory if the new owners take care of it...........

Oh ---- you were talking about it not being available for sale for very long, that someone will snap it up? ..........

NEVER MIND

Man for a minute there Dreamweaver I thought you was going to rip me good.... I also think the car will be around for a long time and someone will be having a blast for a long time in it...

(He must be new :D )

Maybe someone will enlighten you as to the wiley ways of the Dub and my dry sense of humor

Maybe someone will enlighten you as to the wiley ways of the Dub and my dry sense of humor

That would be trying to explain the unexplainable.

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From a discussion over at CRG forum. This picture came to mind.

"The complete front clip was built-up (after paint) in the sheet metal subassembly area on a conveyor buck as a unit (rad support, header, hood latch support, lower valance, inner fenders, outer fenders and extensions, radiator, wiring, headlamps, etc.) and installed to the body as a unit, followed by the hood hinges and the hood. The drivetrain, subframe, axle, etc. were installed from below as a unit after the front sheet metal was installed."

JohnZ

Now that the bad weather and the holiday has passed, I finally have the car. He needed a break from the car, which we can all understand. :yes:

First time I have seen it since the day I started this thread, when it was in primer on a body cart.

It's a really nice car, I was pleased with it. You can tell that Mark put a lot of time and effort in getting everything to fit right. Doors, trunk, hood open and close very nicely, and the gaps/seams/windows are even and flush.

I'll spend several days on it getting all the details (those that most would probably never notice) the way I want them, and then he'll do the same with what he does. :thumbsup:

How bout that, G. We bumped this thread at the same time :D

How bout that, G. We bumped this thread at the same time :D


You know what they say about great minds.......

Is he really thinking about selling it?

Hey Dave glad to see you got it finally to do your magic. I am planning on coming down that way friday to do a little shopping with the boss/wife. I am going to try to drop by and meet you time permitting. I do have a question though do you know of a nice wheel shop that is also knowledgable that I could visit while I am down there? TIA

Is he really thinking about selling it?

He's burned out on the car right now, so it's a [likely] possibility. Plus, I don't think he's much of a fan of bright yellow.

I do have a question though do you know of a nice wheel shop that is also knowledgable that I could visit while I am down there? TIA

There is a place a block from the shop that is a dealer for aftermarket wheels. I've known the guys for years, so we can go buy there if you want and if time permits.

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=121808

Another yellow one. How does his compare?

Yeah, the two cars are almost twins. Joel's car is very nice.

Man, does this car LOVE rpms!!!

Ive never buried the needle on an 8K tach before, much less in the rain :p

Man, does this car LOVE rpms!!!

Ive never buried the needle on an 8K tach before, much less in the rain :p
Yes it does love them R's and another great motor built by Stump at Rebel Rebuilders!

Got a chance to see the Z28 in person on Sunday. Looks great!! Man does that sucker like to Rev!! It gets a sidways when the road is damp though, you need to have the brakes checked also, seems when your power braking it and side steping the clutch it wants to let the right front wheel loose first. :D

Joe

you need to have the brakes checked also, seems when your power braking it and side steping the clutch it wants to let the right front wheel loose first. :D

Ya know, quite a few people (some that were nothing more than random strangers) have noticed the same thing in the last week or so. I'll have to check that out :D

The battery cables are solid, though :p

Got a chance to see the Z28 in person on Sunday. Looks great!! Man does that sucker like to Rev!! It gets a sidways when the road is damp though, you need to have the brakes checked also, seems when your power braking it and side steping the clutch it wants to let the right front wheel loose first. :D

Joe

Ya know, quite a few people (some that were nothing more than random strangers) have noticed the same thing in the last week or so. I'll have to check that out :D

The battery cables are solid, though :p

So if I make the trip east to see it I can test drive it also?:thumbsup:

Yal put some slicks on it and really try it out. Maybe see if theres a "Pinks" show going on some where and take it there. Just make sure i get the time slips so i can see how yal did.

Yal put some slicks on it and really try it out. Maybe see if theres a "Pinks" show going on some where and take it there. Just make sure i get the time slips so i can see how yal did.

Hey Dave!! Road trip!! Pinks is coming to Shreveport...........http://www.speedtv.com/features/1253/

Full (cold, rainy) weekend of beating on it, nothing broke. Gonna need some new SC200s, though. :yes:

I'm pretty much done with it. Got the engine compartment to where I'm fairly pleased with it as well as some of the other stuff.

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Hideways work perfectly now, thanks to the original 39-year-old switch (NO thanks to the junk OER switch :angry: )

Don't worry, Jay. You won't miss the parts I robbed off of your car the other day that I needed for Mark's Z :D

Will make its first show first weekend of January.

Dave, Very nice engine bay detailing! Any plans to reinstall the smog? What finishes did you use for the hinges, hood latch and bolts? They look nice. thx

Thanks, Kevin.

The hood hinges/latches, brake booster, backing plates, caliper brackets, and alternator fan/pulley were done by Gregori. Most of the hardware is AMK, some of it I Palmetto'd.

Dave if you used anything off that heap o' mine more power to you!!!
Looks good for sure, I can see Mark smiling from here...
Cant wait to get back down and see everyone and the work you all done to it.
I was hoping within the next couple of weeks a big package would have arrived at Marks, but I am not too sure now, I had thought it was already getting welded up but there was some issues and I just now got back from a week long hunting trip to South Dakota and what do you know they needed to talk to me before they could move ahead, I will get it straightened out and back on track tomorrow. Maybe see all of you soon and if I dont Merry Christmas to you, Mark, Chris, and last but not least Joe. Have a safe holiday season everyone....

Dave if you used anything off that heap o' mine more power to you!!!
Looks good for sure, I can see Mark smiling from here...
Cant wait to get back down and see everyone and the work you all done to it.
I was hoping within the next couple of weeks a big package would have arrived at Marks, but I am not too sure now, I had thought it was already getting welded up but there was some issues and I just now got back from a week long hunting trip to South Dakota and what do you know they needed to talk to me before they could move ahead, I will get it straightened out and back on track tomorrow. Maybe see all of you soon and if I dont Merry Christmas to you, Mark, Chris, and last but not least Joe. Have a safe holiday season everyone....

We banged a few gears with that big block too!!! Your in need of some new rear tires BTW!! :D

I haven't checked out this thread for a while.
All i have to say is WOW.
Everyone who worked on should be proud of the way she turned out :thumbsup:, congrats on a job well done

Dave if you used anything off that heap o' mine more power to you!!!

Pretty sure I got the last that was useable (at least for me) :D

We banged a few gears with that big block too!!! Your in need of some new rear tires BTW!! :D

No banging gears in Jay's car for a while. That yellow BB 69 isn't his.

Nice job on that body!

I would stick with the flat hood myself too. I just picked up an NOS flat hood for $50 in a body shop locally. He just didn't use it... Not to tease you but I simply saving it as an investment for the future. You can still find them out there. You never know what someone has.

If you would like to buy some Rosewood dash parts, I just listed some. Clearing out my extra stuff.

Todd

Dave you holding out on me? Where was the yellow car when I was there? LOL
Did you buy the one up the street? You should be getting a call from my boss pretty soon, he is looking for a first gen runner to fix like he sees fit and I gave him a card and told him to call you. I told him about chris's in the back so we may be coming to see you even sooner than I thought. He is headed to Nashville to look at one tomorrow but I think it is "too done" for him and he doesnt want to tear down a finished car, but we will see.

Haha... the yellow BB was only in for a few days. Just a hotrod X11 car that needed assembly and some paint work by Chris.

The project cars that have "found us" lately have been real Zs and SSs, not sure if that is what he's looking for or not.

Looks like we'll have Mark's Z and the "Anti-Clone" at http://www.familyevents.com/eventinfo.asp?id=99 if you're looking to make a trip to LR.

Will make its first show first weekend of January.

Learned this weekend that the Auto-Focus isn't working right on my cam, so this is the best I have for now:


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Weather was nice, so Mark left the trailer at home and drove it back to the house :thumbsup:. Even though it wouldve probably been out of focus, would liked to have gotten a pic of him getting it sideways leaving the Convention Center :D

And yes, he has been made well-aware of the stripes on the edge of the hood ;)

Sorry I missed that show Dave......got stuck doing home improvement.

Joe

Sorry I missed that show Dave......got stuck doing home improvement.

It was interesting meeting a few folks that knew/recognized the car from this thread.

I'll send you a link to a bunch of pics from the show. Guess which two cars were left out :rolleyes:

Mark drove it home, ~1/2 hour drive on the interstate with no problems. As long as he doesn't break it, he can beat on it all he wants :D . I wonder when the dirt track racing season begins around here? :p

Another pic from the show:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/TheMuscleCarGuys/1969%20Z28%20RS%20Yellow/100_0466sm.jpg

Been watching this thread for a while, and I have to commend you guys on the great job you've done, especially in such a short period of time!

Great to see another one "rise from the dead"

What a job you guys did!!! Outstanding work. I can't believe it!!!!! You guys rock!!!

Best Original Restored in a field of 1000+, not too shabby :thumbsup:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/YellowRSZ/DYZfinished/100_4799.jpg

375 days after our first inspection of the car (pics in the initial post of this thread).

Nice, maybe all you should do with that car is just take it from show to show and swoop up all the awards. One of the best I have seen.
:)
:)
:beers:

alan

Dave, what did you use for trim rings and derby caps?

Dave, what did you use for trim rings and derby caps?

I believe they're new GM, but Mark would know for sure.

I had my covers polished and got new ornaments from GM. I am mostly curious about the trim rings.

I am mostly curious about the trim rings.

Pretty sure he got the rings from GM. As far as Part #s and clip style, he can probably answer that for ya.

Pretty sure he got the rings from GM. As far as Part #s and clip style, he can probably answer that for ya.Yes the trim rings and center caps are from the GM parts counter. Get ready to pay up though, They aint cheep! After seeing them come out of the box and go on to the car they are worth it. Supposedly Ricks has a less expensive version of originals but have not seen them.

man that car turned out great

Yes the trim rings and center caps are from the GM parts counter. Get ready to pay up though, They aint cheep! After seeing them come out of the box and go on to the car they are worth it. Supposedly Ricks has a less expensive version of originals but have not seen them.
What is the trim ring part number? What clips do they use?

What is the trim ring part number? What clips do they use?
The trim ring part number is 9796696 and the clips are metal! I do know they are not easy to put on, the metal clips make them a tight fit!

Do you guys know why they went to the 4 clips on the rims instead of the 360 degree spring flange? My 3/69 build car came with the latter and when I had a need (high speed interface with a curb and ladie's front yard in Brentwood, Calif.) for a new ring 3 months later, I got the clip version. The clips were a hassle compared to the spring flange versions.

alan

Do you guys know why they went to the 4 clips on the rims instead of the 360 degree spring flange? My 3/69 build car came with the latter and when I had a need (high speed interface with a curb and ladie's front yard in Brentwood, Calif.) for a new ring 3 months later, I got the clip version. The clips were a hassle compared to the spring flange versions.

alan The clips are definately a hassle but i think its for keeping them on the car better. I haven't run my car very hard but I have a feeling they would stay on better than the old style.

hey 69metalman,

great job and thanks for keeping us updated as well.

mark b

Figure we can wrap this one up. Car sold on eBay about a month ago:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Z28-Camaro-Rally-Sport_W0QQitemZ130201054823QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m130201054823

Has been delivered to it's new owner, who is a good guy and is pleased with the car :thumbsup:

On it's way out of Ark to a good home in NE:

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