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Last night I worked on some more sanding. Mainly the firewall. I have to figure out which holes are for what. Whatever is not needed I would like to close up before any paint work begins. I also got some picture of the drivers door to get some more opinions on what needs to be done to correct it..

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some of the drivers door..

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some near the A pillar..

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and the passanger side for comparison..

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Discussion starter · #22 ·
Anyone wanna take a guess what we did today..


Sanding..and then more sanding.. I'm done talking about sanding onto the pictures..
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And Timmy did a great job on the quarter to tail panel line.
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There's not much more to do until it gets primed now which needs to be in a booth. We have to seam seal some stuff and in 2-3 weeks the car goes in to get the cage and welding stuff wrapped up..then to the booth for 3 coats of primer then block the whole car again and cut the jambs in..then paint hopefully. Still have to buy an anvil rear spoiler and front valance...more updates coming soon..
 
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Well the car went to get the cage done today. I got some bad news from the builder lance. He is going to put the cage in, build and weld in sub frame connectors, and finish welding the rear end brackets to complete the air ride set up. We also talked about him welding the bottom of the door to correct that gap. He looked at both doors and told me that they have to be fitted again and some metal is going to be added/filed. He then showed me his 67 and how it should look. Basically the doors need sone work. But at this time he's finishing up some big projects and can handle that kind of work. So he's going to do what we have planed and then let me know when I can bring the car back for the other work. All welding work has to be done before final body work. More updates coming soon as I hopefully will be going there to help our with the work as I'm eager to learn.

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And here's the mustang he's working on ATM..
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So my dad and my cousin picked up my car last night for me while I was at work. My dad grabbed some pictures for me. I will get some better pictures this weekend. Also if anyone wants the cage builders info just let me know. Hes an awsome guy and really knows his stuff.

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and that brings me up to where the car is currently..

Im posting on here to get some opinions on mainly the doors that need work..if anyone has some info/tips its greatly appreicated. Also if there is a good metal worked close to me that is willing to help im deff open to suggestions. I want to keep moving along but these doors are holding me up now....more updates soon.
 
#27 ·
Where is the love here Steven? Nobody leaving comments good or bad really sucks.
I must say the Subi pics and stuff early on did nothing for me....
I'm liking the work on the Camaro...nice to have family and friends around on projects.
 
#30 ·
Looks great. I'm just about done with my 67 build and its been a long road. I did have one regret I wanted to pass on to give you something to think about. I realize everybody's opinion is different.

As much as I like the timeless look of a solid color car with the traditional stripes, I kinda wish I put the carbon trunk and hood on and painted them masking off the carbon as the stripe. I think that little bit of carbon peeking out is way sexier than entire hood. Kind of like those girls at the club with the tight pants and the thong just peeking over the waistline. But, I digress....

Either way something to think about. If you have any issues shoot me a note. I've recently been there done that. My car has full coilovers up front, a 4 link, Wilwoods, yadda yadda just like your build.

Oh, was that a notched tank you bought?
 
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Thanks guys for all the help/opinions/comments.:D

AintQik said:
Looks great. I'm just about done with my 67 build and its been a long road. I did have one regret I wanted to pass on to give you something to think about. I realize everybody's opinion is different.

As much as I like the timeless look of a solid color car with the traditional stripes, I kinda wish I put the carbon trunk and hood on and painted them masking off the carbon as the stripe. I think that little bit of carbon peeking out is way sexier than entire hood. Kind of like those girls at the club with the tight pants and the thong just peeking over the waistline. But, I digress....

Either way something to think about. If you have any issues shoot me a note. I've recently been there done that. My car has full coilovers up front, a 4 link, Wilwoods, yadda yadda just like your build.

Oh, was that a notched tank you bought?
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Thanks man, Ill have to keep that in mind when im getting ready to put it all together. its always nice to have someone who is around and knows the in and outs. At the moment the plan for paint is to do exactlly what you are saying. Ive had it in my head like that for a long time. The car will be some color of yellow and will have the racing strips left in carbon. The spoiler still needs to be purchased for the trunk.

Let me ask you this question. We are getting ready to make a big purcase. Either the motor or trans. Cant do both due to money atm. Im not sure what we should by because if we buy the tranny I have to know what motor is going in the car. But if we choose to buy the motor then I am either looking a buying an lsx 454 brand new and piecing together all other items needed..(7-10K) more than a used ls7...the thought of buying a used ls7 dosnt sound good to me. But the lsx 454 might not see start up till next year so we dont want to waste a year of warrenty for nothing...suggestions..?

CMQuickcoupe said:
So what subframe connectors did you use? Im guessing weld in and your selling the bolt ins maybe? Do you have any pics of these installed?Thanks and great work so far,Chris
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Thanks man. Yea I have comp. enginnering sub frame connectors for sale but I have a local guy looking to buy them this weekend. I opted to have a set made and welded into the car when I got the cage done. He gave me a great price to do it so I figured why not. There is a picture of the top of the connectors going thru the floor pan.. I will grab a good picture from underneath the next time Im at the car.
 
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Unless you are trying to win records a used LS1, LS2, LS3 will do wonders. Money saved will pay for the tranny. I'd go that way in a heart beat. However if you must use the LSX I'd go there and worry about wires and plumbing. Tranny is easy and if you cant afford to do them at the same time, pick a motor and get it mostly squared away then do the tranny.
 
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pro tc said:
looks great keep the updates coming.
Barry
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Thanks:thumbsup:

BPOS said:
Nice project. You've done an amazing amount of work in 7 days. Was Christmas last week?
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What can I say we are quick. By next week Ill be driving the car:p.

AintQik said:
Unless you are trying to win records a used LS1, LS2, LS3 will do wonders. Money saved will pay for the tranny. I'd go that way in a heart beat. However if you must use the LSX I'd go there and worry about wires and plumbing. Tranny is easy and if you cant afford to do them at the same time, pick a motor and get it mostly squared away then do the tranny.
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Its not that we have to go with the lsx its that I have been dreaming of this motor since the day I saw it. I know its a lot more money. But Id rather do it once the way I really want it then do it twice. Im sure you understand that. Its looking like Ill be going with the motor then first. Thanks:thumbsup:
 
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I completely understand. The drive train will need to be built off the block you are using. So, you can do a few things. Get the block or a mock up and set everything up from there. Then go back and finish your motor. Or finish your motor and work on little things on the car.

I think I would like to fork over the money for a block, (unless I can find a deal on a complete motor) then get it set up in the car where I want it Perches, stands, mounts whatever you are going to run. Test fit tranny and cross member, headers exhaust, Clutch set-up, pedals and throttle, get the rear in and get drive shaft made, check clearances, set suspension, wire, plumb, pull drivetrain out and build motor and finish body.
 
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AintQik said:
I completely understand. The drive train will need to be built off the block you are using. So, you can do a few things. Get the block or a mock up and set everything up from there. Then go back and finish your motor. Or finish your motor and work on little things on the car.

I think I would like to fork over the money for a block, (unless I can find a deal on a complete motor) then get it set up in the car where I want it Perches, stands, mounts whatever you are going to run. Test fit tranny and cross member, headers exhaust, Clutch set-up, pedals and throttle, get the rear in and get drive shaft made, check clearances, set suspension, wire, plumb, pull drivetrain out and build motor and finish body.
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This is gold to me. All the other forums noone helps or gives any good info. Being this is me and my dads first real build its nice to have a plan laid out..we have a good idea of where we want to go and how we want the car to be. But putting it into words from someone who has the knowledge thats where it gets hard for us as we lack the actual hands on time. Thank you. Im setting forward and am useing your plan as a guide line. Motor first and go from there.. I want it to be right and done once..If thats possible.:D
 
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