I.R.S. Camaro

[Crestronwizard]

New Project. This one is for a client. Using the new AME Independent Rear Suspension setup. AME front clip. Wilwood 14" brakes and some more fun stuff.

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[andrewb70]

Nice!

Andrew

[Build-It-Break-It]

Wow! ! Great parts choice ! !

[Motown 454]

It should be a runner when its done. Nice!

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks. Hopefully we'll have this one rolling soon. The AME kit appears to be very easy as far as prep. I'll post pics as we progress.

[Crestronwizard]

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[wfo guy]

So you have this great front and rear clips. What is going to tie them together to make the rest of the car rigid? Cool parts!

[Motown 454]

Nice!

[Crestronwizard]

So you have this great front and rear clips. What is going to tie them together to make the rest of the car rigid? Cool parts!

AME provides pre-bent steel tubing that ties them together. Thanks

[Crestronwizard]

Headers test fit

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Brakes test fit

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Mini Tubs are in. I'll post some pics of that Monday.

[driveit]

Nice...

[Crestronwizard]

A couple of pics of the rear

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[Crestronwizard]

Took it all back apart and started painting today

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[rlodad]

Geoff,
Why use an IRS and front sub separately? Does AME make a full frame chassis with an IRS? If not, I guess it is the only choice. I'd love to see pics of the rear install with welds etc. using lots of light as the pics so far are a little dark when posted. Great project!

[DJW32]

That's a good looking car!

What header brand did you use?

[Crestronwizard]

Geoff,
Why use an IRS and front sub separately? Does AME make a full frame chassis with an IRS? If not, I guess it is the only choice. I'd love to see pics of the rear install with welds etc. using lots of light as the pics so far are a little dark when posted. Great project!

Not available. Now that it's installed with the through-the-floor frame connectors , it should be solid. I need to take some more pics. Most of them have been taken with someone else's camera that leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks

[Crestronwizard]

That's a good looking car!

What header brand did you use?

Thanks

The headers were supplied by AME. Listed on the invoice as "67-69 CAMARO HEADERS LS- COATED"

[snappytravis]

Took it all back apart and started painting today

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Looks nice, did you use any special paint.

[armourmark]

Damn! I want one, but I don't want to pay for it! haha. Between you and David Pozzi, I'm having a hard time with jealousy.

[Crestronwizard]

Looks nice, did you use any special paint.

Black chassis paint from the paint supply store. Was supposed to be semi-gloss but seems to have more sheen that that

[Gil]

This build is pure sex...
When I win the lottery I'll come here & see Art Morrison & Tom Nelson....
Awesome build !! Can't stop drooling...
Gil

[Crestronwizard]

Back in after paint

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Fuel system plumbed

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[OG_Racing]

those rear shocks look a little... stiff..

[LUV2XLR8]

what are you going to use for a firewall grommet?

[Crestronwizard]

those rear shocks look a little... stiff..

:) New , state of the art

[Crestronwizard]

what are you going to use for a firewall grommet?

A rubber grommet

[LUV2XLR8]

let me know what manufacturer you used

[Crestronwizard]

let me know what manufacturer you used

I have a bunch that we use in my day job. Middle Atlantic makes them for running wires into equipment racks

[Crestronwizard]

Does anyone have a set of wheels they want to sell? I don't want to wait 6 weeks to get a custom set. Thanks

[dhutton]

Does anyone have a set of wheels they want to sell? I don't want to wait 6 weeks to get a custom set. Thanks

Is the car minitubbed? The backspacing is not the normal backspacing for a minitubbed first gen because the rear end is stock width.

Don

[Crestronwizard]

Is the car minitubbed? The backspacing is not the normal backspacing for a minitubbed first gen because the rear end is stock width.

Don

Yes

[dhutton]

Yes

Then it gets tricky because you want 12 inch wheels with roughly 8 inches of back spacing. Not too many guys running anything like that on this site. I ordered Forgelines for my AME IRS. Be careful if you go with 18 inch wheels, there are limitations on how much back spacing you can run. I went with 19 for that reason.

Don

[Crestronwizard]

A quick update. Wheels are ordered from Rushforth. Interior is ordered. Client decided he wanted to paint so it is coming apart and being prepped.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Bet this will be a fun one to drive!

Going to have similar ICE as the Techno Stang?

[Crestronwizard]

Some updates. Client came by and decided he wanted to change the color on the car.

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[Crestronwizard]

Sorry for the lack of updates. Just been more of the same, been getting ready for paint. On a high note, the custom, new one-off wheels arrive from Rushforth :)

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[Crestronwizard]

Complete :)

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[cbpldc]

Ooh! I like the white!

[syborg tt]

Ooh! I like the white!

Ah Greed !!!

[srh3trinity]

I like those Rushforth's. I like 5 spokes as much as the next guy, but every once in a while, you want to see something different.

[Crestronwizard]

I like those Rushforth's. I like 5 spokes as much as the next guy, but every once in a while, you want to see something different.

Thanks. Those are a brand new design and the first set.

[KB Camaro]

awesome build. what size wheels and tires are up front? what brand header are you running?

[Crestronwizard]

awesome build. what size wheels and tires are up front? what brand header are you running?

Thanks! 19x9's up front. Tires are 265/30's. Headers came from AME when we bought the chassis.