No biggy, but as you can see from some of my posts I might be a red neck about Pro Street.Is there any need for the pro street lover anymore,am I out dated to old give me pro street or give me death. Any replies HOLLA BACK YO.

most the pro street guys hang in the performance forum.

Jody

I'm pretty sure the Pro-Street forum is located in the year 1992. Got a time machine?

J/K by the way, not looking to start a PT vs PS thread.

Tyler

I'm pretty sure the Pro-Street forum is located in the year 1992.

Thats funny.
I have nothing against pro street either just refer something else

Pro street is a heads up racing class, anything else is poser street......
Pro touring is just the next fad to go out of style.....

;):D J/K, to each thier own.

ill second a Prostreet section! Pay homage to all the prostreet, we are where is all came from!

Hey - I believe there is still a place for Pro Street and we should consider a section, or at the very least, some discussion on the topic -- I happen to still like that style car, and if you check my signature, you'll see I used to own one. It was fast and a lot of fun to drive (around town only!)

I think pro-street is cool. If a car is cool, it's cool, no matter what its purpose is.

Pro-touring/g-machines isn't a fad, it's just the modern term for hot rodding. Doing EFI swaps, adding overdrive transmissions, and making a car fun to drive will never go out of style. :)

I think pro-street is cool. If a car is cool, it's cool, no matter what its purpose is.
I 100% agree with that, make model or type cool is cool :thumbsup:

However I don't really care for poser cars though, 13 second pro street cars with a tube chassis and pro touring cars with 22" rims that look like a matchbox car, but thats just my opinion.
As for the Pro touring / fad thing, pro street was modern hot rodding too in the 80's, crazy paint and straight axles were modern hot rodding in the 60's, imports are modern hot rodding of current times arguably, I still call 'em a fad. To me if it's not stock appearing it's going to fall into the fad category eventually.
They all may have started out as something real to begin with, but when it became one guy trying to have bigger tubs and wider tires or wheels that are unrealistically big, or for that matter when the phrase "pro street" or "pro touring", "G machine" or whatever was coined, it became a fad IMO.
But hey, if all our cars looked the same, what fun would that be? :thumbsup:

I am glad there are some of us still alive.:thumbsup: Prostreet just catches my eye more than pro touring. If I want to tour I'l by a late model:yes: for a lot less than what I put in my junk.I guess will mark this down to different strokes. Lets go PROSTREETERS and get a pro street forum:hurray: I would be in there all the time.:thumbsupI think my posts would go up to three a day.:cool:

Can you have both ?

I love Prostreet...really love it....but it's hard to register a PS car in Australia.

I also love Pro-touring....

So I compromised.

I'm building a 68 Camaro
632 BBC (over 800Hp) - may get blown later
Minitubbed (28" Diameter 325 drag radials on rear)
17" billet rims
13" Disc brakes all round
4 Link coilover rear
Art Morrison from sub frame
Interior will be all leather 4 buckets and yeah it will have power steering, air con and a stereo.

Is it a Pro-Stour ?

Everybody, just drive / build what you like and who cares who likes it or doesn't. Who are you building it for anyway? I Personally am a PT person for the looks, you can turn and they are fast as well. Hell, you can even go fast in a turn...lol. I wouldn't object (at all) to a pro-street forum, just might not be for everybody, just as PT is not for everybody. Point being...it's yours, do what you like with it!!!

P.S. Pro-Touring is not a fad!

Everybody has there ruthers I'd ruther see Prostreet and I was just wondering if there would be the posability that a direct link would be available. Sit a prostreet and a protouring next to one another and see what happens.So I ask this question wheres the prostreet forum. If any car lover agrees let me know.

^^Not wanting get into a pissing match here but; that is a pretty bold statement. there are plenty of very high HP TT (under the hood) cars that i'm sure would not flinch at the site of a pro-street car.

Give me any high hp pt car and i will alway beat them out of the hole. I have never been beat by a drag radial pt car frum dig. now frum roll is another story but where is the skils in that? I love them both but I would def love a prostreet link as well!

Has the definition of pro-street evolved? Back in the day, anything that was back-halfed with a big block was, to me, a pro-street build. I'm curious if the hardcore pro-street guys have their own definition. The use of new technology have put the 10.5" tire guys deep into the 8's and even quicker.

Not looking for an arguement, just a good discussion. :beers:

Scott, thats my point exactly, I feel like pro street as a trend was the same as Pro touring as a trend is today, again, no slam on either I just don't care for either type that's built as a poser. Tubbed cars that are slow and pro tour cars with HUGE wheels (a 22" wheel doesn't make a Camaro handle better than a 17", therefore it's only the look they are going for IMO, and they are "posing")
I don't care for Pro street as the fad myself either, as I said Pro street to me is a heads up racing class.
I actually am involved with outlaw 10.5 drag racing, thats probably why I feel the way I do, you say pro street and people think a useless tubbed car of the 80's.
And by the way real "pro street" cars are going low 6's at over 230mph currently, and we have gone 7.30's at over 180 in our outlaw 10.5 car :D
I was just poking fun anyway, no offense to anyone either way, to each their own, but I do have my opinion on both types as do most car guys I imagine. :beers:

Oh, and for a reference, this is a real pro street car;
http://www.precisionturbo.net/ART/2007cars/SpiroPappas.jpg
Spiro Pappas' 69 Camaro, 6.79 @ 212 on a 10.5 tire, who's needs big tubs anyway? :D

Now THAT is getting it done! Awesome pic and ET. http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/images/smilies/bow.gif

7.30's on a 10.5 tire. That's just incredible.

And for the record, I totally agree with the 22" wheel statement. It's the extremes of anything that always get the attention and, unfortunately, become the 'stereotype' for the way people see some things.

And for the record, I totally agree with the 22" wheel statement. It's the extremes of anything that always get the attention and, unfortunately, become the 'stereotype' for the way people see some things.
Thats exactly my thoughts as well, cars that get it done no matter what the style are cool period :thumbsup: . Even some of the imports we have raced with in outlaw and some in pro are just bad to the bone, definitely not my thing but credit is definitely due. When it becomes a car show fad is when the real intent gets lost IMO. :beers:

Oh yeah, thanks for the compliments :thumbsup: . We are switching the motor program this year to twin turbo alcohol smallblock, the 7.30's were with a nitrous big block, we decided to go turbos to try to keep up with guys like Pappas with that sweet Camaro above, his car is wicked fast especially for a pretty stock appearing car.

Has the definition of pro-street evolved? Back in the day, anything that was back-halfed with a big block was, to me, a pro-street build. I'm curious if the hardcore pro-street guys have their own definition. The use of new technology have put the 10.5" tire guys deep into the 8's and even quicker.

Not looking for an arguement, just a good discussion. :beers:


10.5 class tires are bigger that you think, there is more rubber on the ground than my 16.5x31x15

I bought my car because I recognized I was stupid enough to spend a lot of money playing with cars, and with the way I work I knew I would never be able to complete a car. I told everybody, "this is a gawdy sumbitch I'm gonna buy and we may have to do something about it". First time I saw the gawdy bastard I was in love. First time I drove it I about peed my pants. I told everybody "We ain't changin ****". I don't care if somebody doesn't like my paint, or my stickers, or my 18 1/2" slicks, my 3 1/2" exhaust and electric cutouts or anything else. I like wolf and that's all there is to it, I don't need to call him Prostreet or fit any other label, he's wolf and he's mine and I don't need anybody to understand:D

I just had an idea for a PT vs PS event... get a bunch of each to meet up at a road coarse, spend the day road racing (probably solo and comparing lap times?). The next day, caravan to nearest drag strip and spend the rest of the day drag racing. All cars must be street legal and complete all three events. Tire changes, suspension adjustments, and tuning are allowed, but otherwise run-what-you-brung.

Or has then been done before?

10.5 class tires are bigger that you think, there is more rubber on the ground than my 16.5x31x15

My local friends with pro-street cars are running seriously large rubber, 33x17 or 33x18, I can't remember. I know it dead hooks though! I've taken some killer wheelstand videos. :D

I just had an idea for a PT vs PS event... get a bunch of each to meet up at a road coarse, spend the day road racing (probably solo and comparing lap times?). The next day, caravan to nearest drag strip and spend the rest of the day drag racing. All cars must be street legal and complete all three events. Tire changes, suspension adjustments, and tuning are allowed, but otherwise run-what-you-brung.

Or has then been done before?

Dude, I cant go faster than 30mph in a clover leaf wo sliding the front tires, that has never happened and never will. PS cars ps cars were made to do 2 things: Look bad ass and go fast in a straight line.

10.5 class tires are bigger that you think, there is more rubber on the ground than my 16.5x31x15

Not true, unless you got cheated on your tread width.
We have our car set up to PSCA rules, and most other organizations are the same with the exception of the TT5 classes (true 10.5) which runs a true 10.5" tire, not a 10.5W like we run. According to the rules, you can run a M/T 29", 31" or 33"X10.5W or equivlent, the M/T ET drag 29" and 33" are 11.2" tread and the 31" is 10.8" .Now I don't know what manufacturer you use, but the M/T ET street 16.5 31X15 has a tread width of 12.4 or about 1 1/4" wider minimum, that may not seem like much to some but it's a big difference when trying to hook 2000 or so horsepower.

I just had an idea for a PT vs PS event... get a bunch of each to meet up at a road coarse, spend the day road racing (probably solo and comparing lap times?). The next day, caravan to nearest drag strip and spend the rest of the day drag racing. All cars must be street legal and complete all three events. Tire changes, suspension adjustments, and tuning are allowed, but otherwise run-what-you-brung.

Or has then been done before?

It has been done, but is a great idea.
I know a guy that specializes primarily in road race Mustangs (and Corvettes oddly enough) that has done this, and I'm pretty sure it's been done before that. I believe he challenged another shop & their customers in fact.
His cars are real road race/ street cars for the most part, not posers, so I would imagine they would hand most any group of either type car their butts overall, they build some fast corner carvers. I was one of his only drag race oriented customers (yes I have a Mustang too :D ) and he always gave me a hard time about "paying more and more to spend less time in the seat", he has a point but the acceleration is well worth the longevity of the ride :D :thumbsup:

Ya mean with FAT tires like these?

http://www.prostreetcamaro.com/pscam.jpg

Or fat tires like these?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/My%20Pro%20Street%20Nova/rear.jpg

Ya baby... that's what I'm talkin about!

I'll stand up-I'm prostreet! 67 camaro

I'll stand up-I'm prostreet! 67 camaro

your link no work:mad::noway:

Larry and Doug, what do your cars run ET wise?

your link no work:mad::noway:


yes I noticed

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro002.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro009.jpg

Now this is what I'm after :thumbsup: keep it going prostreet so we don't get left in the past :noway:.We may even get our own forum to post in. :hurray: All the pictures are great and I appreciate all the kind words spoken in pro streets defense :beers: .I would post pics of my car but am still having trouble because of past posts.

Larry and Doug, what do your cars run ET wise?

The way it was set up it should have run high 11s. However, the only time I had the car on the track was at Capitol Raceway with a bunch of other cars on a Saturday morning for the making of a commercial for ELD (a local speed shop / builder -- the guy who owns it is named Brian and he has been on Pinks both as a participant and more recently one of the technical advisors). Anyway, we were only allowed to heat up the tires and do a launch for the camera. We had to shut it down about 1/3 track since there were no emergency crews on site. BTW, the motor saw the other side of 7 grand -- I figured I was only a tow truck ride away from home and wasn't going to baby it in front of the rest of the guys. :D

Cool Doug, sweet looking car and I'm glad to hear you have had it out to the track, you should get it out again and see what you can get for a best :thumbsup:
Since we are talking wide tires, heres a shot of the old race car, a Nova kind of like yours, running in heavy street in '02......
http://www.horsepowerheaven.com/features_all/2002features/mrp2002/mrpsep102/mrpsep102-63.jpg

Cool Doug, sweet looking car and I'm glad to hear you have had it out to the track, you should get it out again and see what you can get for a best :thumbsup:
Since we are talking wide tires, heres a shot of the old race car, a Nova kind of like yours, running in heavy street in '02......
http://www.horsepowerheaven.com/features_all/2002features/mrp2002/mrpsep102/mrpsep102-63.jpg

Your Nova looks like it was ready to "go strong down the pavement" (I see the front wheels off the gound!! :thumbsup: I would love to get my Nova out to the track and run it hard, but I sold it last year and bought another 69 Camaro (see my sig :D).

68rs406
Haven't had mine to the track since teardown for major changes to suit my style, but planning on running it @ Infineon in Sept on the Pinks all out show. Chassis needs to be certified and a competition license is required to run 9.99 and quicker, so if I can't achieve that by sept, I will need to mellow it out to run in the low 10's. As it sits right now, it has a 871 blown 510 BBC that would surely crack the 10 second range, and I have already been banned for life @ Sacramento Raceway for taking my 57 Gasser on a "shakedown" run with no cage or chassis certification with a blown small block that ran a 9.66 @ 141 mph. Man, were those guys ever pissed... they escorted my ass off the property, took pictures of me, my car, my license, and told me they would kick my ass if anyone who looked like me ever set foot on their property again...lol I'm a half hour from Infineon and don't want to screw that up, so I am going to follow the rules this time. I have some other engine packages that would be 10 to 11 second runners without blowers or NOS, but it's against my genetic makeup to slow anything down. I'm sure you understand that...

Your Nova looks like it was ready to "go strong down the pavement" (I see the front wheels off the gound!! :thumbsup: I would love to get my Nova out to the track and run it hard, but I sold it last year and bought another 69 Camaro (see my sig :D).

Cool Doug, it's acceptable to sell the nova since you bought a Camaro :thumbsup: .
The Nova was actually my best Buddie's car, I just kept him in the groove and tried to keep the nitrous tune up so the pistons stayed in the in the motor (usually successfully even :D ) . The fastest it went was 7.70 at 176 with the same motor as the current car, a 69 El camino . The Nova was a heavy pig, it weighed almost 3500#'s race weight, we had to add weight to the Elky to make weight, as it should be :thumbsup:

68rs406
Haven't had mine to the track since teardown for major changes to suit my style, but planning on running it @ Infineon in Sept on the Pinks all out show. Chassis needs to be certified and a competition license is required to run 9.99 and quicker, so if I can't achieve that by sept, I will need to mellow it out to run in the low 10's. As it sits right now, it has a 871 blown 510 BBC that would surely crack the 10 second range, and I have already been banned for life @ Sacramento Raceway for taking my 57 Gasser on a "shakedown" run with no cage or chassis certification with a blown small block that ran a 9.66 @ 141 mph. Man, were those guys ever pissed... they escorted my ass off the property, took pictures of me, my car, my license, and told me they would kick my ass if anyone who looked like me ever set foot on their property again...lol I'm a half hour from Infineon and don't want to screw that up, so I am going to follow the rules this time. I have some other engine packages that would be 10 to 11 second runners without blowers or NOS, but it's against my genetic makeup to slow anything down. I'm sure you understand that...



Thats sweet, I love to hear it gets run, that is TRUE pro street :thumbsup:
I know those track guys can get testy can't they? That thing should scream when you get it all legal, very cool indeed. And yes.... I know exactly what you mean about slowing anything down, thats crazy talk :D

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall001.jpg

I like them mostly original , but a pro street car done right looks way better than some of these cars with 20" + wheels. They are not proportioned to the car. Just my 2 cents.

Mat is that a checkered racing sub frame if so let me know I have some issues I can let you in on that I came across. If you want call me at 4103202946. Not to drastic but may help.And by the way keep the pro-street coming I love to see the pictures its a big motivation boost to get my car done. Thanks every body

...keep the pro-street coming I love to see the pictures its a big motivation boost to get my car done. Thanks every body

How about video? :beers: I shot this video of a friend's Camaro, he runs a Shafiroff 555 and a glide. He lives a block away from me, I always know when he's working on it. :D

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/don_at_cfr.wmv

Dave,
Here's a little more motivation for ya' , my Pro Street 69. I also enjoy checkin' out well built PT cars(especially Camaro's,Chevelle's & Nova's).

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-001F.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-002F.jpg

All of the required items are on the car to make the car street legal i.e. functioning wipers,horn,turn signals and all lights(even the license plate light).

Ok Dave now get to work so we can see your Pro Street ride:thumbsup::thumbsup:.

How about video? :beers: I shot this video of a friend's Camaro, he runs a Shafiroff 555 and a glide. He lives a block away from me, I always know when he's working on it. :D

Here's a couple, first ones the Nova at our local track. Second one is the Elky in Vegas, not a great overall video of the pass but a killer launch shot (that'd be me pulling him into the beams btw). The race in vegas was against Rich Zehring, pretty much the baddest car there, then he got beat by an import in the finals :sad:
Nova 7.70 pass (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v236/rs406/?action=view&current=Trevor.flv)
Elky at Vegas SCSN (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v236/rs406/?action=view&current=trevorvegas.flv)

Heres the video of the finals I was talking about, Rich Zehring (the guy vs the elky) racing Justin Humphries, lose on a bigtime holeshot, but runs the number. This is a good one for the anti import guys out there :D Vegas SCSN outlaw 10.5 finals (http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=232949)

How about video? :beers: I shot this video of a friend's Camaro, he runs a Shafiroff 555 and a glide. He lives a block away from me, I always know when he's working on it. :D

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/don_at_cfr.wmv
Now that was a pass only thing is he had to put it on the trailer:(went a little to fast.:thumbsup:

Keep them coming the motivation getting there I'm headed to the garage.Thanks for all the inspiration.

Mat is that a checkered racing sub frame if so let me know I have some issues I can let you in on that I came across. If you want call me at 4103202946. Not to drastic but may help.And by the way keep the pro-street coming I love to see the pictures its a big motivation boost to get my car done. Thanks every body


Yes it is. Yea when I had it installed there were something that we had to fab up so it was alot more stiffer. If u look close we added the plates for the motor.

Dave,
Here's a little more motivation for ya' , my Pro Street 69. I also enjoy checkin' out well built PT cars(especially Camaro's,Chevelle's & Nova's).

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-001F.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-002F.jpg

All of the required items are on the car to make the car street legal i.e. functioning wipers,horn,turn signals and all lights(even the license plate light).

Ok Dave now get to work so we can see your Pro Street ride:thumbsup::thumbsup:.


wow just beautiful

Keep them coming the motivation getting there I'm headed to the garage.Thanks for all the inspiration.


ditto I have the gauges that i order for christmas. I just need the wire kit for the car before I can put it all together

gauges.....

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/hardware004.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/returnfrominstall003.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/returnfrominstall002.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/returnfrominstall001.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/returnfrominstall004.jpg

Scott, thats my point exactly, I feel like pro street as a trend was the same as Pro touring as a trend is today, again, no slam on either I just don't care for either type that's built as a poser. Tubbed cars that are slow and pro tour cars with HUGE wheels (a 22" wheel doesn't make a Camaro handle better than a 17", therefore it's only the look they are going for IMO, and they are "posing")
I don't care for Pro street as the fad myself either, as I said Pro street to me is a heads up racing class.
I actually am involved with outlaw 10.5 drag racing, thats probably why I feel the way I do, you say pro street and people think a useless tubbed car of the 80's.
And by the way real "pro street" cars are going low 6's at over 230mph currently, and we have gone 7.30's at over 180 in our outlaw 10.5 car :D
I was just poking fun anyway, no offense to anyone either way, to each their own, but I do have my opinion on both types as do most car guys I imagine. :beers:
I agree with everything you said in all the posts on this thread. I qouted this one for "posing". I'll step out say I am posing sort of. I don't like taking my 67 to the track. I like to go and make a run or two on test and tune nights and I might might be willing to knock over some cones in the local stadium parking lot. Mostly though I am happy just watching and looking around or being a spectator/fan of what other people do for fun.

I just don't want car I trailer to an event just to make 1/8 or 1/4 passes at a time. I don't want a car I trailer to an event just to show off all it's original numbers matching bits and pieces with documentation. I don't want a 67 Camaro body with a 2008 Z06 under it eiather. I have done some of the drag racing, I have done the numbers matching show car thing. I can in no way afford to do the "make a 2008 Z06 look like a 67 Camaro thing and I would truthfully rather own the Z06 as is if I could afford one. With all that said I have absoulutely nothing against these types of cars or builds. I love seeing them all at the local strip, shows or here on TC.

I would like to think my 67 is maybe a little of everything but then that falls into a fad saying called "resto mod" and that is the newest term to me that sounds really stupid. My 67 is coming along slowly but in a way that I want. I know I will like it but it's lumpy idle and side exit exhaust will not mean it's fast. It lowered suspension and at some point 17 inch wheels and larger 4 wheel disc brakes will not mean it's a corner carver or some track car. With the above it will never make the stock class at a show. I honestly hope that when it gets on the road people will enjoying seeing it and think cool Camaro. I know I will have loads of fun with her and 1000's of miles of highway and back road fun.

Keep building those 10.5 and pro-steet cars that run hard. Keep building those all out PT cars. Keep building those all stock show cars. I love them all!!!

BTW:
I also loved to see those wild 80's pro-street cars then and now. People have built some pretty wild cars of all types over the years. Keep em coming!! I'll be there to look at and enjoy all of them. :thumbsup:

Joe

wow just beautiful

Thank you for your kind compliment!!!!!!:beers: There is over 5 years of late nights and busted knuckles in these pictures and the "payoff" comes everytime someone pulls up next to me and gives me the :thumbsup: or they've got their cell phone out takin' a picture as I drive by them.

i remember when my car was like that lol

It won't be long before you'll be seeing the :thumbsup: again!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/returnfrominstall001.jpg

Matt,
I noticed that you also have a Weiand Team G intake. If you are not going to be using a heater(i'm not) here is what I did with the water pump fittings and the intake inlets.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-003F-1.jpg

I have no cooling issues with this, water temp is 185 sitting in traffic. If the thermostat malfunctions this will still bypass some water so you shouldn't blow a head gasket.

sweet thanks for the info

You're welcome.

I went today and put the front end back on just two bolts to see what it looks like and how thing line up.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall006.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall007.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall009.jpg

Lookin' good.

Mat, another thing with the nuts that are welded to the top of the frame if you are using bushings they interfere and dont really look good.I would pull a diagonal measurement and then mark the holes. check the hight with the door gap if if it is good without the bushings the hight of the bushing is how much the frame rail will have to be cut down.Dont get discouraged when working with custom parts there will always be adjustments to be made at least this is what my buddy says.

I was thinking about grinding the welded bolts off bc they wont be used. Since I am not gonna be running inner fenders wells they are not needed and the only holes that will be need is the rad core support.

But man are those front wheels are tucked?

Here is a pic of the rear disc brakes, u can see the ladders bars, coilovers, the rear, and frame rails.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro008.jpg

I pic of the tear down process. Here is with the front end of the car off the car with the stock 454.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro004.jpg

Here is with the motor out of the car, boy look at all the liquids on the floor.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro005.jpg

Rear half of the car. I have the rear section for the car when it goes to paint.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/camaro007.jpg

whats up with the motorplate up front? You don't trust the side mounts to hold her in? I'm thinkin pulley alignment will be tricky, but with the short pump lower & a long pump you may have issues anyway (or is that how you aligned them & only running 1 belt? In any event.. lookin good my friend! :thumbsup:

Well since we are talking Prostreet here is my car.

whats up with the motorplate up front? You don't trust the side mounts to hold her in? I'm thinkin pulley alignment will be tricky, but with the short pump lower & a long pump you may have issues anyway (or is that how you aligned them & only running 1 belt? In any event.. lookin good my friend! :thumbsup:

Thanks man.... I do plan on running on one belt. What u mean short pump lower and long pump?

nice prostreet

I meant I didn't have my glass belly button in, and thought you had a short pump lower pulley on the balancer :wacko: Do your belts line up with the extra offset of the plate under the water pump? And why the plate anyway???

There is a lil gap. I am gonna have to put a spacer in behind the balancer. As for the plates I just wanted to add some support.

Well since we are talking Prostreet here is my car.
Mike, what you have there is a fine looking pro street:thumbsup: did you do the construction if so post some pictures of the build.My car is going on about two years should be finnished in about a month.Thanks Dave


PS; keep sending in the prostreet pics may be will get a forum one day.I dont think PS is lost in the past I hope yall dont neeter.:beers:

yes keep them coming in

Well since we are talking Prostreet here is my car.

Awesome:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Dave, Yes I did the whole car. I have owned it for 28 years. It started out as a daily driver then decided to prostreet it. I had a 406 in it and decided to go with the blower motor. I have some old pictures of the build before there was a digital camera. I dont care what people say about prostreet but when I pull my car into a show they come to look at it. Maybe its the blower motor. Once you go to a blower motor you will not go back to a naturally aspired motor. Even my wife loves it.

Prostreet is not dead. Lets see some more Prostreet cars. I am also doing a protouring car for a buddy. Look at the pictures in my yahoo briefcase.

David, Have you ever been to Cruisin the Coast in Mississippi. I have been a couple of times and am planning on going this year. Already have hotel rooms reserved. It should not be to far from you??

There is a lil gap. I am gonna have to put a spacer in behind the balancer. As for the plates I just wanted to add some support.

Matt -- looks like you're making progress -- any idea when you'll have it on the road?

Here is my 67 Pro Street project.
It is getting a blown and injected 540ci.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/DSCF0114.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/DSCF0117-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_1314.jpg

Matt -- looks like you're making progress -- any idea when you'll have it on the road?


No clue doug, no clue!

Here is my 67 Pro Street project.
It is getting a blown and injected 540ci.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/DSCF0114.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/DSCF0117-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_1314.jpg

Brian, looks good, this is a serious pro street are you doing this your self looks like more work than I could ever accomplish. Good luck with it and keep plugging away. Thanks for the pics,This is what I'm talkin bout!!!!!!!!!!!:beers:

Dave, Yes I did the whole car. I have owned it for 28 years. It started out as a daily driver then decided to prostreet it. I had a 406 in it and decided to go with the blower motor. I have some old pictures of the build before there was a digital camera. I dont care what people say about prostreet but when I pull my car into a show they come to look at it. Maybe its the blower motor. Once you go to a blower motor you will not go back to a naturally aspired motor. Even my wife loves it.

Prostreet is not dead. Lets see some more Prostreet cars. I am also doing a protouring car for a buddy. Look at the pictures in my yahoo briefcase.

David, Have you ever been to Cruisin the Coast in Mississippi. I have been a couple of times and am planning on going this year. Already have hotel rooms reserved. It should not be to far from you??

Mike, Your album is set up real nice thanks for the invite but my wife said its a little far for us. Will be at cruzin OC though see ya there.

man look at the tires tucked in there. gotta be some rubbing

Brian, looks good, this is a serious pro street are you doing this your self looks like more work than I could ever accomplish. Good luck with it and keep plugging away. Thanks for the pics,This is what I'm talkin bout!!!!!!!!!!!:beers:

Thanks,
Yes, I am doing the work.
This project has been going on a long time.
Hope to get back on it soon.

Brian

Dave, Yes I did the whole car. I have owned it for 28 years. It started out as a daily driver then decided to prostreet it. I had a 406 in it and decided to go with the blower motor. I have some old pictures of the build before there was a digital camera. I dont care what people say about prostreet but when I pull my car into a show they come to look at it. Maybe its the blower motor. Once you go to a blower motor you will not go back to a naturally aspired motor. Even my wife loves it.

Prostreet is not dead. Lets see some more Prostreet cars. I am also doing a protouring car for a buddy. Look at the pictures in my yahoo briefcase.

David, Have you ever been to Cruisin the Coast in Mississippi. I have been a couple of times and am planning on going this year. Already have hotel rooms reserved. It should not be to far from you??

Never been to Cruisin the Coast, would like to go some time though. Have heard that it is not as big since Katrina, is that true?

Never been to Cruisin the Coast, would like to go some time though. Have heard that it is not as big since Katrina, is that true?
Katrina didn't have any effect I dont think.

I am more of a fan of pro-touring than pro street. But as a kid I do remember my dad taking to me to steet machine nationals in Indiana and when the power tour first started to come to town. Not that it was that long ago but I use to love the sound of a big motor cruising down the street. Reading about all your pro-street projects is just bring back some cool memories. I love race cars and how fast all the classes are going know but I still like hearing a big motored car ripping up the streets! Hopefully with the technology out there today, we could see some more of it but with a updated look!

Dave, Yes from Maryland that would be a long trip. My wife is from Ohio and we go there for some car shows during the summer for vacation.

I did not go last year. I went to Goodguys in Fort Worth TX, I had some friends go to Cruisin the Coast and they had a great time. Last time I went was before Katrina.

David, They have 900 cars registered already and the show is in October. They let 6000 cars register then they turn them away.

Dave, Yes from Maryland that would be a long trip. My wife is from Ohio and we go there for some car shows during the summer for vacation.

I did not go last year. I went to Goodguys in Fort Worth TX, I had some friends go to Cruisin the Coast and they had a great time. Last time I went was before Katrina.

David, They have 900 cars registered already and the show is in October. They let 6000 cars register then they turn them away.

Mike, I kind of lost track being in so many posts where is this show your talking about that takes 6000 cars? Are you saing you are going to OC Md. if you are I will definatly look you up to check out your car.Does your wife go with you and hows she like hanging with all the car guys .My wife and I are going to OC I hope she likes it.

Dave, We usually go to the Ohio / Kentucky car shows. The one I was talking about is on the gulf coast in Mississippi. It is in October. It is in 5 different cities along the gulf coast.

Check out www.cruisinthecoast.com

It is a 7 day show / cruise and the funniest part is when everyone cruises up HWY 90 at night. Well cruise for a while then sit in chairs and watch everybody. The only problem is that is hurricane season and it could be raining.

My wife is definately into cars which I am lucky. She was my high school sweetheart and she has been around them all here life. I cant go to a show without her.

Mike,
Where in Ohio and Kentucky are the car shows that you attend. I have a friend in Tipp City, Ohio that I visit occasionally that has a 71 Chevelle with a 555 in it. We have went to Somerset,Kentucky for Somernites Cruise and a car show in Middlesboro,Kentucky that a mutual friend of ours organizes. I saw the link for Cruisin the Coast. I probably won't be able to attend this year as I have plans to attend Somernites Cruise at least once this year in addition to attending SuperSummer Cruise in Branson,Mo. I will do my best to attend next year's Cruisin the Coast. For the past 8 years I have attended both Grand Rod Runs in Pigeon Forge, Tn. I will not be going this year because it's starting to get old seeing the same thing over and over. I will seriously consider next year's Cruisin the Coast. If you are interested in the SuperSummer Cruise in Branson,Mo. here is the link.

http://www.supersummercruise.com/

David,
We usually go to Beech Bend Raceway Park. I have been to the Thunder Cruise and NHRA Nostagalia Races / Car show 2 years ago. They had the NHRA Nostaglia race in Columbus and is coming back to Beech Bend this year in June. I tried getting rooms around where my buddies are staying but no rooms available. We usually go to Indy for Goodguys or Super Chevy. Dont know where we are going since no rooms available by my buddies but might try a different exit or area in Bowling Green.

Mike I''m in Baltimore Maryland the only thing I'm doing thisyear is OC MD. Next year I might try to widen my horizons if the money is right. Now that I posted I think its the wrong Dave.

Yes I have been talking to 2 Daves. 1 from Maryland and 1 from Alabama. Maryland is a long way from us southerners.

David Calligan, I have some of the tape you are looking for but am offshore for another 10 days. Cant remember were I bought it though. Seems like Lawson Supply has it.

Yes I have been talking to 2 Daves. 1 from Maryland and 1 from Alabama. Maryland is a long way from us southerners.

David Calligan, I have some of the tape you are looking for but am offshore for another 10 days. Cant remember were I bought it though. Seems like Lawson Supply has it.

Mike, Do you work on a tug boat or are you in the service.

David,
I work on a Deepwater Production platform producing oil and gas. I am an electrician by trade but just excepted a maintenance planners job. We are a 150 miles south of New Orleans in 4500ft of water. I work a 14 day on/14 day off schedule.

David,
I work on a Deepwater Production platform producing oil and gas. I am an electrician by trade but just excepted a maintenance planners job. We are a 150 miles south of New Orleans in 4500ft of water. I work a 14 day on/14 day off schedule.

That sounds like a pretty cool job and gives you all kinds of time for the projects and honey doo's I might be able to get my car done if I had this kind a job.Thanks for the link on the fuse block tape I think thats the way I'm going to go.

David,

What is the update on your car???

Not doing to much its a little cold and don't like to spend the $3.25 a gallon for propane for pleasure. I'm waiting on a Buddy of mine to help me put the quarter glass in and this will get me rolling again. This is just another hurdle that I want to complete.My buddy always says, is that the only thing you need to get done and that there is nothing else you can do. I like to do things in order and when I get to something and cant get it done I'll wait because I cant seem to start something else. I have another buddy shortening my phil neck thats on my intake, it hits the inner structure of the hood. I paid $120 for it and have to machine it.In a nut Shell I have the interior to put in which is just an install,exhaust,front end alignment,tune and go. It would take me and my buddy two 8 hr days and I think it would be finished.I will be done by May 18 for OC. Mike thanks for asking and I will keep you posted.:beers:

Sounds like it won't be very long before another Pro Street Camaro will be burnin' up the streets!! Post some pics of it when you hit the road!!!

David-- I just sent checkered racing a email reguarding the frame. After putting the front end back on I notice that the rad core support holes sit on the two weld nuts that are both side. The rad core support holes are not drilled. I mean what are we suppose to do grind them off? So I EMAILED them to see what they suggest on these points. I cant see how they charge $1000.00 for install when things dont line up correctly. If u sell a sub frame for a camaro it should all line up correctly. Another point the stock core support holes look like they are too large to drill in the frame rails. I am at the point of putting my stock subframe back in the car just cleaning it up. No difference just weld the connectors back to the frame.

Matt01ES,

Dont you hate it when you buy something and it doesnt line up right. It would seem they would have it all figured out or they are going to tell you it is universal. Good Luck

Dont give up yet!

I mean they claim it works for 67-69 camaro. I am not sure but that means to me that stock components line back up when u install the products. Maybe that is just me.

Matt, Yes I cut the bolts off and started over. I sat the front on loosened the bolts on the body mounts and marked where the holes were. I then cut about 3/4" down and 4" front to back and put a 1/2"X 2" plate that I drilled and tapped to fit a 1/2" bolt on the core support. This was all to retain the core support bushings. I also shimmed the body mounts about 1/2" this makes the fenders have a little downward pull .I don't think Checker Racing intends to use bushings.It took a Little time and ingenuity but I got it.Its just another run through the wilderness.

So u put a plate on the side of the frame and bolted the core support too? Can u take a pic of this?

[quote=Matts01ES;932103]So u put a plate on the side of the frame and bolted the core support too? Can u take a pic of this?[/quote

Matt,

I/ll try to tomorow it might be tough to get a decent picture.

This is the email that I got back.....

The stock Camaro/Nova's clip come with three different sets mounting holes for the core support. We originally put all of them in our front end but had complaints of all three in. So we now only put the one set in, that set covers more than 75% of the front end. We send the two extra weld nut in case you have one that uses one of the other two set ups. So it sound like you have one of the odd balls. So use you extra weld nut to mount the core support.

My issue now is that my weld nuts were already installed when I got the frame. So what its saying is that the core support goes in the three weld nuts. Ok then why was mine already installed on the frame.

I think that I have figured this issue out with this frame. OK I figured out that I have to put the new core support in the car then put the front end back on. Then check all the lining and the hole should be on the top of the weld nuts. Use the bushings, and it should work out. We'll see!

Matt, do you still want pictures?

Here is some pictures of my buddies 69 Camaro from the Goodguys show in Fort Worth. It is Hugger Orange and has a 540 making 1100HP.Also another one of my 69.

Mike,Did you do or help in the construction of this one.Yall got some nice cars makes me want to move to Texas.. I think I want to move some where anyway I just got my electric bill $900 for the garage and house whats yours run in Texas.I might move its to cold here anyway. Keep em pictures of the pro-street coming they are all right in my book.

David,
No I did not help in the build up of Sams car. He actually did it himself. He had someone else do the frame work and paint, then he put it together. It is really a nice car. It was 76 degrees here today. My electricity runs about $200 to $400 in the summers. I work out of a 2 car garage. I wish I had a shop but cant afford your electricity bill.

Here is some pictures of my buddies 69 Camaro from the Goodguys show in Fort Worth. It is Hugger Orange and has a 540 making 1100HP.Also another one of my 69.

Mike,
You & Sam have awesome Camaro's. I wish we all could get together at either Cruisin' the Coast(can't this year)or the SuperSummer Cruise in Branson, Mo.

yea sure I wanna see what mods u did so I can have other options if this dont work out

Matt, Are you talking to me and what mods are we speaking of?

Matt,

We dont understand. Speak english !!!!

I think Matt does allot of texing to his girl during work and this is how they type.I'm not sure if hes talking to me or someone else. Matt if its me, call me it will be quicker.

David yes u lol. Still would like to see a pic

Prostreet guys wake up! Dont let this die!

I heard they are starting a pro-street forum starting 3/1/08.

I heard they are starting a pro-street forum starting 3/1/08.

I hope that's true:yes:

David, Where did you hear that. Is it a different website.

that would be sweet

Hi guys.
I was pointed to this thread today, and to clarify, nothing has been planned for a new forum. Other than this thread there only seems to be a handful of other topics? Certainly not against providing a section if there is enough interest so will have to look into it further.
I do get a fair bit of email but don't recollect anything about this before.

So what ur saying is that you guys will make a section?

Prostreet guys You guys have any updates for ur rides?

Prostreet guys You guys have any updates for ur rides?

Gonna be removing the engine next weekend to upgrade from a flat tappet cam to a roller cam and have the engine tuned on the dyno when all machine work is finished by The Performance Clinic. Never had a roller cam or any dyno work but I am lookin' forward to it!!!!!

Gonna be removing the engine next weekend to upgrade from a flat tappet cam to a roller cam and have the engine tuned on the dyno when all machine work is finished by The Performance Clinic. Never had a roller cam or any dyno work but I am lookin' forward to it!!!!!


Sounds sweet.

Sounds like a plan my motor is a hydraulic roller running but not driving yet hopefully soon though.Keep us posted on the progress, has this motor been dynoed to do a comparison.

woah woah dave whats ur plans

David, Are you going to run a solid or hydralic roller. Also are you going to run oil restrictors if you run a solid roller. If you are going to run the restrictors, I suggest drilling them bigger for street use. Also talk to the cam manufacture about it.

well I was thinking about going with a electric fan. So I say screw it. I am going with a alumi fan.

I didn't build the motor but I dont think it has restricters this was built as a street motor.

Sounds like a plan my motor is a hydraulic roller running but not driving yet hopefully soon though.Keep us posted on the progress, has this motor been dynoed to do a comparison.

Engine has not previously been on the dyno. I think that would be a good comparison to do that.

David, Are you going to run a solid or hydralic roller. Also are you going to run oil restrictors if you run a solid roller. If you are going to run the restrictors, I suggest drilling them bigger for street use. Also talk to the cam manufacture about it.

Mike,
I am going to talk to the owner of the machine shop(The Performance Clinic) before I decide on solid or hydraulic. I have a specific list of questions such as the one that you are asking.I am leaning toward a solid roller though. I am open to suggestions:yes: as I have never dealt with a roller cam:noway:.

David,
I have ran a solid roller in my old 406. Be careful with your selection of roller lifters. Call some manufacturers and tell them what you are looking for and you are going to drive it on the street for short periods of time. I dont know how far you drive to different car shows. A buddy of mine and my motor ( 406 ) both ate some solid rollers. I was running a Lunati and he was running a Crane in a 468. We both ate lifters. It could have been from weak valve springs also. They make some lifters that are designed now for street use with some slots on the sides for lubrication. I also saw a post on here ( last couple days ) about lifters with small holes in them. I dont know anything about them. Im running a hydralic roller in the 502 and have no problems with it for 3 years. I`ll drive my car about an 1 to 1-1/2 hours from my house.

David,
I have ran a solid roller in my old 406. Be careful with your selection of roller lifters. Call some manufacturers and tell them what you are looking for and you are going to drive it on the street for short periods of time. I dont know how far you drive to different car shows. A buddy of mine and my motor ( 406 ) both ate some solid rollers. I was running a Lunati and he was running a Crane in a 468. We both ate lifters. It could have been from weak valve springs also. They make some lifters that are designed now for street use with some slots on the sides for lubrication. I also saw a post on here ( last couple days ) about lifters with small holes in them. I dont know anything about them. Im running a hydralic roller in the 502 and have no problems with it for 3 years. I`ll drive my car about an 1 to 1-1/2 hours from my house.

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the input and I will ask this question when I meet with the owner of the machine shop:yes:.

To many Dave's and Mike's and 69 Pro-Street Camaros I sometime get lost in who were talking to.Glen Burnie High School wasn't to good to me.I take that back theres not enough PS 69-s give me more.

I was getting confuzed who was who

Maybe we need to call everyone by our login names.

Maybe we need to call everyone by our login names.

That works for me.

Well Good news. I just orderer the harness for the car. Lance at AAW is a great guy. I would def recommend him to anymore.

Well Good news. I just orderer the harness for the car. Lance at AAW is a great guy. I would def recommend him to anymore.

I rewired my entire car with the AAW harnesses and have no complaints at all:noway::D

I heard that its easy. I have a guy that is gonna be wiring the car and making sure it starts when he is done.

He will answer any question you have with the utmost patience 'believe me' he needed patience with me.Matt are you using the DSE windshield wiper motor? I worked on the car last night with my buddy and got all the window trim on and stoked about it.'looking good'.I buffed the factory stuff and turned out like new.I going to try to get the kick panels with the speakers in today.

No I am not running a wiper motor.

David Calligan,
Its good to see you are finally working on the car. Is the weather getting better there.

Prostreet- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Weather people said that should start getting warm next month.

Prostreet- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Weather people said that should start getting warm next month.

I bet you're ready for it!! Will the Camaro be ready by then?

Dave C hear Mines gonna be done in a month er so. I'm taking it to OC in May.

I bet you're ready for it!! Will the Camaro be ready by then?
NOT A CHANCE!

NOT A CHANCE!

Don't give up Matt. It's gonna be sweet when you get it done:yes::beers:

Dave C hear Mines gonna be done in a month er so. I'm taking it to OC in May.

Awesome. You'll have a grin like this :D the first time you hit the pavement with it:yes:. I know I did the first time I got to drive mine.

Don't give up Matt. It's gonna be sweet when you get it done:yes::beers:

oh yea man I am not pressing on it.

We have 3 or 4 guys keeping this thread alive. I see alot of login names with prostreet but where are the cars. Come on guys show us your cars.

this is true!

We have 3 or 4 guys keeping this thread alive. I see alot of login names with prostreet but where are the cars. Come on guys show us your cars.

Doin' my part to keep this thread alive.....so here's mine:yes:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/DavesHotRod.jpg

Now lets see other TC members Pro Street rides:yes::yes: Where are you?

Here's some pics. of my pro street. I think pro street was "in" when I started. :yes: It's been a long project with a long way still to go.

http://img4.glowfoto.com/images/2008/02/03-1340329523T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1962522)
http://img4.glowfoto.com/images/2008/02/03-1340355693T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1962524)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/CamaroRollerrearlow.jpg
http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2008/01/06-1203451038T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1930432)
http://img3.glowfoto.com/images/2008/01/01-1348317474T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1922722)
http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2008/02/03-1323036824T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1962530)

that some wide tires on there. what size are they?

15''x33''x22.5''

the only pic that i see is the rear shot. looks like a funny car cage

I'll try some from photobucket. Do these show up?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Camaro3-17-07-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/camaro7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/camaro6.jpg

Is this the chassis builders shop,what ever it is its BIGGG. Are you working on the car alto I've hit a little on mine the past couple days got the window trim installed.When your car is complete I think your trailer is gonna come up a little short...lol...this has been the story of my lif through out always a little short.This is gonna be one bad A$$ 70 when its complete,Looks good just gotta get it done huh.

The bottom pic. is Chassis cert. day @ rt. 66. That's the NASCAR garage across the street. I needed a trailer to get it there for my 7.50 cert. and that's all I had at the time. I've since bought a bigger trailer. The middle pic. is where I'm building the car. I did a lillte work on the intercooler mount tonight.

Some time for me it gets hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel how about you.I want to get the car done so I can get on with my life,it seems there is nothing else at times.

Some time for me it gets hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel how about you.I want to get the car done so I can get on with my life,it seems there is nothing else at times.


I'm in the same boat. Work will get busy in another few weeks and then it will be tough to get anything done on it until next winter. I've been at it for 5 winters now. :confused:

man that is gonna be sick when its done

I think if I were at it for five years it would kill this 46 year old plumber.I got about 2 1/2 years and am tired. I work on mine mostly in the summer I hate to pay the heat bill to work on my car in the winter. What kind of work do you do that you have no time is it 7 days a week it must be your own gig I guess.If so you need to take some time for your self and relax and work 16 hours or so on the car on Sundays...lol...

Quote:
Originally Posted by david calligan http://www.camaros.net/forums/olp/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?p=945748#post945748)
Some time for me it gets hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel how about you.I want to get the car done so I can get on with my life,it seems there is nothing else at times.


pro70z28

I'm in the same boat. Work will get busy in another few weeks and then it will be tough to get anything done on it until next winter. I've been at it for 5 winters now. :confused:

david calliganRe: TC we have PT wheres the Pro Street
I think if I were at it for five years it would kill this 46 year old plumber.I got about 2 1/2 years and am tired. I work on mine mostly in the summer I hate to pay the heat bill to work on my car in the winter. What kind of work do you do that you have no time is it 7 days a week it must be your own gig I guess.If so you need to take some time for your self and relax and work 16 hours or so on the car on Sundays...lol...

Guy's you're not alone....It took 5 years to get my ride on the street so hang in there and it will be worth it:yes:.

I think if I were at it for five years it would kill this 46 year old plumber.I got about 2 1/2 years and am tired. I work on mine mostly in the summer I hate to pay the heat bill to work on my car in the winter. What kind of work do you do that you have no time is it 7 days a week it must be your own gig I guess.If so you need to take some time for your self and relax and work 16 hours or so on the car on Sundays...lol...

I just turned 55 a couple weeks ago. Climbing around in that cage is a chore. The new tabs & brackets I'm putting in are just getting tacked. I'll finish weld the stuff when the chassis is "comfortably" back on the rotisserie. :yes:

I'm just a 1 man sign shop. Once the weather breaks road construction signs start. Historically that keeps me busy until late fall early winter.

Well you guys should have a job like me. I work a 14 day on / 14 day off schedule. It is nice to have 14 days off. I have been working on a pro-touring car for a buddy for 3 years now. Finally going to get it painted next month then start putting it together. I have a lot of work left to do on the car. It is just a rolling shell right now but ready to get painted.

I`m fixing to turn 51 and it gets harder to work on these cars. Boy I wish I was younger.

Quote from pro70z28......

I just turned 55 a couple weeks ago.

Quote from prostreet69camaro......

I`m fixing to turn 51 and it gets harder to work on these cars. Boy I wish I was younger.

Quote from David Calligan......

I think if I were at it for five years it would kill this 46 year old plumber.



.........Looks like I'm the youngster of the group as I will be 44 in September.

Quote from pro70z28......

I just turned 55 a couple weeks ago.

Quote from prostreet69camaro......

I`m fixing to turn 51 and it gets harder to work on these cars. Boy I wish I was younger.

Quote from David Calligan......

I think if I were at it for five years it would kill this 46 year old plumber.



.........Looks like I'm the youngster of the group as I will be 44 in September.


I work 4 days on 3 days off and then the next week work 3 days and 4 days off and I'm 24

I work 4 days on 3 days off and then the next week work 3 days and 4 days off and I'm 24

Ooops, I forgot about you Matt...looks like you're the youngster of the group:yes:.

Ooops, I forgot about you Matt...looks like you're the youngster of the group:yes:.

lol sorry!

lol sorry!

Matt,have you made any progress on your car?

I ordered the wiring harness and waiting for that to come in then the motor and trans is going in so just a waiting period right now.

I ordered the wiring harness and waiting for that to come in then the motor and trans is going in so just a waiting period right now.

Hey Matt -- the Ocean City show is coming up fast! :beers: Any chance she'll be ready?

No She wont be there but I will have the 69 there so I will have something there. lol

Well I just ordered a summit radiator and battery relocator today, ships out monday, just waitin on that and the wiring harness and things can be put in motion.

I am going to work on my car finally. I have a tilt column to put in and I have the Foose billet grill from Year One to put in my RS frontend. If you already have the RS frontend on your car, Year One will sell you the grill for 110.00 instead of buying the kit which is around 400.00. I have to cut out the center of my GM grill to fit the billet grill. I`ll post some before and after pictures when I am done.

I am going to work on my car finally. I have a tilt column to put in and I have the Foose billet grill from Year One to put in my RS frontend. If you already have the RS frontend on your car, Year One will sell you the grill for 110.00 instead of buying the kit which is around 400.00. I have to cut out the center of my GM grill to fit the billet grill. I`ll post some before and after pictures when I am done.


def wanna see that

def wanna see that

Me too!!!!

I got the grill and steering column changed out today. Here is some before and after pictures.

Before:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09516.jpg

After:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09519.jpg

Core Support Filler Panel:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09521.jpg

Is that a March reservoir I have that on my 69 for the power steering and paid a hard $180 it killed me.By the way the grill looks great how hard was it to install and how do you like it. You can tell that Matt is defiantly the youngest out of us He must be the Texing king I think he only needs like three letters on the keyboard.Matt quit texing and get back to work...lol...

HEY:do I need to put this in classified
Looking for a 98 to 00 Beetle for $4000 90k to 120k for work I know this is a girl car but they fit a 6'-5" 300 lb bald guy.

Also: What do you think of this,drove 200 miles to look at a Beetle for me for work the guy told me the car only had scratches on the gas door.Got there and there wasn't a panel on the car that didn't have a scratch.Also said the interior was rip free and no burn holes and back seat had four burn holes needless to say drove 200 miles back with no car $90 in tolls. Got a good road test for my home made trailer though.Mark this down to liars....

I have 2 of the grills. I bought the kit for the other 69. The grill mounted to the same studs that the chrome outer bezel of the round part of the grill. The hardest part is the studs are to short with the added metal from the billet grill mounting tabs. On the kit you have to trim around the grill for it to fit flush inside the fenders. I dont know why they made it that way.

On the one I just installed in my car, its mounting tabs were welded in different spots which did not line up with the mounting tabs of the chrome piece. I had to mount it to the grill and use counter sunk screws so the chrome would sit flush with the plastic. I had to cut out all the inside of the plastic grill which wasnt to bad. Oveall it fit great and the look is killer. Especially with the Marquez blinkers and tail lights.

David Calligan, Sorry to hear above your adventure but hell it looks cold there so what else you going to do. It is in the 70`s here today.

Sounds like a little work you had to do on the grill how frustrated did you get,I think I'll stay stock with mine.By the way you suck..lol.. you could have told me it was in the 50s not 70s its about 38 here but I'm still going to try and work on the car + my buddy's going to drill my new Moroso valve covers for the breathers today and I'm going to try to get my kick panels done with the woofers and tweeters.

The grill looks great.

Well It comes down that I have to buy inner fender wells. I went and put the new rad core in the car and be hold there is a large rust spot on the passenger side fender well. So I went on ground up and they are having a sale inner fenders wells for 145.00 for both. so the new rad and battery relocator to the trunk and the wiring harness and the now inner fenders wells are next and a wait. lol

I got the grill and steering column changed out today. Here is some before and after pictures.

Before:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09516.jpg

After:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09519.jpg

Core Support Filler Panel:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC09521.jpg

That looks great:yes::thumbsup:. I should have changed my front end to the RS version when I had the opportunity:yes::(.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments.

Matt, They sell fiberglass fenderwells for the 67/69 camaros. I think Glastek has them if you are interested. They look just like the factory ones.

All parts should be there this week. I will have pics!!!

Very nice pro street cars you have there gentlemen:thumbsup:

Very nice pro street cars you have there gentlemen:thumbsup:

Thanks for the very nice compliment:yes::thumbsup:

You have an awesome 69 as well.I love the burnout pic from your signature.

Thanks for the very nice compliment:yes::thumbsup:

You have an awesome 69 as well.I love the burnout pic from your signature.


Your welcome, and thank you. This is a nice thread you guy's have here.

Keep it going:hurray:

Your welcome, and thank you. This is a nice thread you guy's have here.

Keep it going:hurray:

Thanks! We would like to see a Pro Street Forum in the future, but for now I guess we will have to post here in the Pro Touring Forum:yes:

I guess I've been lagging behind on the post a little,if I'm included in the nice looking car statement because mines not complete yet.Thanks for the compliment and keeping the post alive,as for getting a PS forum I think this post is as close as were going to get.Hey Russ maybe if you back half your RS they might think about it{just kidding} no don't do it you have a great looking car just the way it is.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments.

Matt, They sell fiberglass fenderwells for the 67/69 camaros. I think Glastek has them if you are interested. They look just like the factory ones.


Thanks DAVE. But I ordered them from ground up for 145.00 both. They hada sale on the internet.

Hey guys, is there an honorary membership available if you used to own a pro streeter? :)

Hey guys, is there an honorary membership available if you used to own a pro streeter? :)

Certainly. You are automatically "grandfathered" as a member as of this post. Welcome to the Pro Streeters of Team Camaro:yes::beers:

Hey guys, is there an honorary membership available if you used to own a pro streeter? :)


Sure, I am sure we can think of something for u

OK your in now you have to go out and buy another Pro- Street and you know you will be happy doin it.

Hers some pics of my kick panel speaker enclosiers that I made let me know what you think I know they sound great how bout the look. My buddy talked me into this because of the triangular distance from the seat.

dave looks great man

Hey Dave -- maybe we'll be able to take a listen to them in OC this May !!

dave looks great man

I like 'em. They look great:thumbsup:

Hey Dave -- maybe we'll be able to take a listen to them in OC this May !!

I think you'll be able to here them they sound like a kids stereo loud and thumpin but pretty good,just don't like that loud stuff anymore.{Guess I'm gettin old}

Good new everyone. All the parts have arrived. I will be taken pictures soon.


DAVID- I emailed checkered Racing. They are sending my new weld nutz. Since they are in the wrong postions for the rad core. Its coming along.

David Calligan,

Your speakers look great. Do you have a roll bar in your car. I have the swing out bars in mine with the Chassis Engineering 90 degree pipe to the floor boards . Those would not fit in my car but I like them. Do they get in the way of your feet.

Good new everyone. All the parts have arrived. I will be taken pictures soon.


DAVID- I emailed checkered Racing. They are sending my new weld nutz. Since they are in the wrong postions for the rad core. Its coming along.


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Good new everyone. All the parts have arrived. I will be taken pictures soon.


Sounds great Matt. Be sure to post those pictures:yes:.

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Good new everyone. All the parts have arrived. I will be taken pictures soon.


Since Matt has ordered some parts,thought I'd show the rest of you what I just ordered. I've got to wait 6 weeks before they're mine but thats ok because the engine will be receiving some TLC at the Performance Clinic during the 6 week wait for these babies........Lemons Headers!!!!

http://www.lemonsheaders.com/products/images/novacamss.jpg

http://www.lemonsheaders.com/products/images/novacamss2.jpg
http://www.lemonsheaders.com/products/images/novacamss4.jpg

David,
I wish I had bought Lemmons. I have the Hooker Super Comps and the passenger side sits lower than the drivers side. I have beat the hell out of them on the bottom from bottoming out. Paid over 600 buck for aluminized. How much for the lemmons? I heard about 1200 bucks.

David,
I wish I had bought Lemmons. I have the Hooker Super Comps and the passenger side sits lower than the drivers side. I have beat the hell out of them on the bottom from bottoming out. Paid over 600 buck for aluminized. How much for the lemmons? I heard about 1200 bucks.


I have the Hooker Super Comps as well on my World Products heads and with the raised exhaust ports the fit is horrendous and the coating on them was not very good.

$1,175 uncoated
+385 to have them coated.

You guys have way to much money I don't think I can visit this post anymore...lol... I paid $450 for 2 1/8 coated hookers and seem to be fine but had to do some cutting and welding on the pass side frame,I put a piece of 3" pipe about 3/4" in for one of the tubes and that was the worst part.Matt if you running a BB you may have to do the same depending on the headers you use.

Good new everyone. All the parts have arrived. I will be taken pictures soon.


DAVID- I emailed checkered Racing. They are sending my new weld nuts. Since they are in the wrong positions for the rad core. Its coming along.

Matt if you are using stock bushings I don't think I would even use the nuts because it make the core support sit funny.

You guys have way to much money I don't think I can visit this post anymore...lol... I paid $450 for 2 1/8 coated hookers and seem to be fine but had to do some cutting and welding on the pass side frame,I put a piece of 3" pipe about 3/4" in for one of the tubes and that was the worst part.Matt if you running a BB you may have to do the same depending on the headers you use.


We are good my clear the frame and sterring rod!

Matt if you are using stock bushings I don't think I would even use the nuts because it make the core support sit funny.

But the holes dont line up when the front end is on there!

Yeh I know but even when you put new ones on it still makes the bushings sit wierd and it will still be to high for the fenders to ligne upwith the doors. I tried to take some pics but the wouldnt come out,If you want call me later and I'll try to explain.410-320-2946...

Yeh I know but even when you put new ones on it still makes the bushings sit wierd and it will still be to high for the fenders to ligne upwith the doors. I tried to take some pics but the wouldnt come out,If you want call me later and I'll try to explain.410-320-2946...


R u suggestion to drill new holes in the frame and just bolt it to a flush frame.

That ur home number. I tried calling ur cell phone the other day and left u a message!

R u suggestion to drill new holes in the frame and just bolt it to a flush frame.

That ur home number. I tried calling ur cell phone the other day and left u a message!

Thats my cell...
It was noisey where I was and by the time I got the message it was late...

There goes Matt using them texxing words again.

lol

I come with pics.

New inner fender wells from ground up

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall013.jpg

Side angle of the fuel cell and where teh battery box is gonna sit.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall.jpg

New Alum. Rad from summit

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall012.jpg

Fuel Cell


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Matts01ES/firewall011.jpg

I left inner fender well fit was good. But the right didnt get a chance of going in for now. I am having trouble with the stock one right now.

I also found lil rust on the fender extension.

Mike have you ever sent a text before I dont even know how.Matts just to wild with the letter thing...

David, I have sent text out. I am just slow typing it. My wife and daughter make fun of me. Plus I need reading glasses.

Matt, Make sure you weld up all them holes on the wheel wells that you arent going to use. Also on the radiator support. Makes it look alot better. Plus you need some pretty fuel cell and battery box like shiny aluminum. But I understand that cost alot more money and when I first put my car together I had a plastic fuel cell and battery box. I thought it looked good until a friend came up to me and pointed it out.

David Calligan,

Your speakers look great. Do you have a roll bar in your car. I have the swing out bars in mine with the Chassis Engineering 90 degree pipe to the floor boards . Those would not fit in my car but I like them. Do they get in the way of your feet.

Mike I missed this post I have drop bars in my car . They made the kick panels a little tough to get in and I think they will be Ok as far as foot room.I put my seats about four inches back further than stock which helps for foot room. I got my tail lights and trunk panels and amps all back in the car and are staying in for good now. My buddy that came over to tune my sterio said that I needed to seal the sub box and the sub so when you push it down by hand it should draw a vacuum and come up slowly. I finished this and the sterio sounds pretty good probably the best sounding radio I have ever had in my life...

David, I have sent text out. I am just slow typing it. My wife and daughter make fun of me. Plus I need reading glasses.

Matt, Make sure you weld up all them holes on the wheel wells that you arent going to use. Also on the radiator support. Makes it look alot better. Plus you need some pretty fuel cell and battery box like shiny aluminum. But I understand that cost alot more money and when I first put my car together I had a plastic fuel cell and battery box. I thought it looked good until a friend came up to me and pointed it out.

I hear ya. I not sure that I am gonna do to the trunk area yet.

David, I have sent text out. I am just slow typing it. My wife and daughter make fun of me. Plus I need reading glasses.

Matt, Make sure you weld up all them holes on the wheel wells that you arent going to use. Also on the radiator support. Makes it look alot better. Plus you need some pretty fuel cell and battery box like shiny aluminum. But I understand that cost alot more money and when I first put my car together I had a plastic fuel cell and battery box. I thought it looked good until a friend came up to me and pointed it out.

Matt,
Looks like you have some nice parts there:yes:. I saw Mike's suggestion about the fuel cell.Below is a picture of what I did with mine. I had a cover made with a removable top so the fuel cell could be serviced from the top if needed and there is also a cover made for the bottom of the fuel cell to protect it from below while still being able to remove the fuel cell from the bottom. It is covered by a custom cover made with factory Camaro carpet.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/2-7-200890535PM.jpg

thanks for the pic. One thing i like about my cell is it sits low and I like that bc no problems filling it up

thanks for the pic. One thing i like about my cell is it sits low and I like that bc no problems filling it up

You're welcome Matt. Hope it helps.

do u have the carpet in there now?

do u have the carpet in there now?

Yes

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/2-7-200892456PM.jpg

sweet. looks like a spare tire

sweet. looks like a spare tire

Thanks.