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    1. #21
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      Running 8's with 1100 HP is a tall order in a 69 Camaro, but I can't wait to see you guys get there. Best of luck.

      Dave Smith
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    2. #22
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms View Post
      someone could duplicate without a ton of crazy fabrication and one off parts. We want the car to accept available aftermarket components and hold super custom fabrication to a minimum.
      I'm sorry, WHAT?

      Raised floor, dual-mode suspension, ABS, and minimal fab?

      That's not UNFAIR, it's UNTRUE!

      Just bustin' balls, guys... it's going to be a killer car. I wanna ride!
      Kevin Oeste
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    3. #23
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms View Post
      Not worried a bit about stress cracks. We are only using bolt on panels in aluminum. These panels are the coolest thing ever. Kind of like the old Gillette comercial!

      These panels are so cool we became distributors!

      I just ordered this assembly yesterday, and I was quoted total of 110 lb weight reduction

      Gaetano Cosentino
      Dont Drive Faster Than Your Angels Can Fly

    4. #24
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      Glad you finally posted this Frank. I've been waiting for this since I saw the beginnings at the shop in February. Good luck on the build! Can't wait to see more...I wonder if I can get Super Chevy in Switzerland. Got to check on that.
      Will Ellis
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    5. #25
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      Quote Originally Posted by Gitter Dun View Post
      I just ordered this assembly yesterday, and I was quoted total of 110 lb weight reduction
      You paid to much!

      110 from repro is probably accurate, factory stuff is a bit heavier.

    6. #26
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      Quote Originally Posted by oestek View Post
      I'm sorry, WHAT?

      Raised floor, dual-mode suspension, ABS, and minimal fab?

      That's not UNFAIR, it's UNTRUE!

      Just bustin' balls, guys... it's going to be a killer car. I wanna ride!
      You know what, raising the floor was a lot eaiser then it sounds. You will be surprised. That story is already turned in and due out in 45 days or so. But in summary, it added about 60 hours to a full floor project.

    7. #27
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      Kevin,

      The first article will show you how we raised the floor. You start by calling Advance Metal Direct and getting one of their full floors. Then you cut the old floor out, and then install the new floor all the way up on the rocker panels. You'll need to make some small simple pieces of metal to fill a few gaps, but you can get everything you need at Home Depot. Not something a guy can do in his driveway, but something a competent body or build shop can do... it's no more difficult to do than installing mini-tubs.

      Dual mode suspension: call Frank. AME (Art Morrison Enterprises) developed it, and they are gearing up to add it to their catalog.

      ABS: Uses mostly GM parts, and AME has a working version. We'll show you how in Super Chevy.

      I guess what Frank means is minimal fab compared to II Much or Prodigy. You'll be able to buy the parts from vendors and install them in "traditional" ways. We won't be making custom floors, radiator core supports, or making extensive body mods, or making our own uprights, or stuff like that.

      Hope that helps!

      jp

      ps. Ride? For sure!
      Last edited by parsonsj; 04-20-2010 at 08:50 AM.
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    8. #28
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms View Post
      You paid to much!

      110 from repro is probably accurate, factory stuff is a bit heavier.
      I dont honestly think you want to know what I paid, and I'm not sure what you mean by factory and repro. I bought mine from the same manufacturer you did,"AMD".

      Gaetano Cosentino
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    9. #29
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      Thanks John, I was thinking a full custom deal, but raising a stocker to rocker height is a simple (i.e. not complex) way to do it. Good move. A driveway wrench could pull that off, rather than create a whole floor from scratch. I'll check out the article!

      BTW, the space shuttle has minimal fab compared to Prodigy or II Much!

      I think it will be great to show how to adapt these systems in a smart manner. We'll all appreciate you guys going through the process and giving the rest of us the details so it's easier for everyone else. With this kind of info, these cars can be built by regular guys (with $) who don't have to figure it all out by themselves.
      Kevin Oeste
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    10. #30
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      Right, you could have got a nice Pro Touring member discount on the AMD stuff was all I was saying.

      As for weight reduction. The factory fenders weigh more then repros, factory hood weighs more then repro, and so on.

    11. #31
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      Sticky status with just a rusted out shell and a rendering? That's just a little UNFAIR...
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
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    12. #32
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      Here's the weight savings breakdown:

      Part Steel Aluminum
      2" Cowl Hood 66 23
      Fender 26 9
      Fender extension 3 2
      Header Panel 5.5 3
      Lower Valance 12 4
      Deck lid 24 11
      Front Bumper 10 4
      Rear Bumper 12 5

      Gaetano Cosentino
      Dont Drive Faster Than Your Angels Can Fly

    13. #33
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      I was thinking of the alum front panels for Penny, but I was concerned about color matching to the rest and I certainly don't want to repaint the car...

      Very cool project!
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

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    14. #34
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      come on...another camaro? II Much was so cool b/c it wasn't a camaro.

      Nice project though...just getting tired of all the camaros.
      Douglas Lutes
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    15. #35
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      We had tha conversation. At the end of the day we wanted to do something someone could duplicate with aftermarket parts, and the aftermarket is a plenty for Camaros.

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      Don't forget aerodynamics! 200mph in a mile is gonna require some aerodynamic improvements (sleekness and anti-lift). Plus, you don't want your windows poppin out!

      Care to spill any beans on your ideas for this?
      Steven

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    17. #37
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      Quote Originally Posted by sik68 View Post
      you don't want your windows poppin out!
      .......or your new, lightweight panels flopping around like a modded honda on the freeway lol!

      Can't wait to follow the build!
      G.

    18. #38
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      phyyewwww Frank, you scared me a bit. I thoughht you were building a 70.


      Carry on, and looking forward to some great build pictures and gobbs of tech from John.

      Looks like another winner.

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    19. #39
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      OH the anticipation is excruciating!
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    20. #40
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      Quote Originally Posted by LSx_88_Ciera View Post
      OH the anticipation is excruciating!
      YEA^^^^

      You guys haven't finished this thing yet? lol
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