1969 Camaro build

[thumper877]

finally got the car out of the garage today.Thought i would take some better pics.Got my wheels ordered last week.Cant wait for them to get here.The car has not touched the ground for almost 3 yearshttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150417_122652_zpsockyz7kw-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150417_122652_zpsockyz7kw.jpg.html).Its time.

[thumper877]

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[thumper877]

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[thumper877]

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[thumper877]

Sorry about all the extra stuff in the thread kinda new at the photo bucket thing

[thumper877]

Got my gas cap put on. I was going to have it black but wanted it to match my wheels so I brushed it to match

[cactuss4]

soooo smoooth.. love it, really like the door "handles"? really clean looking..

[thumper877]

Thanks cactuss 4

[Aficionado]

Looking good!

[thumper877]

Thanks aficionado.

[andrewb70]

You should start a build thread...

Andrew

[thumper877]

Andrew not to sound stupid kinda new at this how do I do that ?

[minendrews68]

just follow Andrew's build thread... :cool:

[andrewb70]

Andrew not to sound stupid kinda new at this how do I do that ?

I just moved and renamed this thread. If yiu wantme to call it something else let me know. When you have updates to share, just post it here.

Andrew

[thumper877]

Thank u appreciate it

[thumper877]

Got my fesler tail lights yesterday. Just put them on. They really are nicely built. Look great. Also got my wilwood rear brakes so I can finally put the rear end together.

[thumper877]

got my front brakes on today.going to try to get the rear end put together tomorrow again. I tried to assemble it the other day. put the center section in and could not find the torque specs.so my buddy googles it and takes the first one he sees.lol it said 55 lbs and so it tore the gasket right out of it.What a mess that was to clean up. One step forward two steps back. got a new gasket so going to try and get it together tomorrow and only torque it to 35 this time.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150530_164158_zpsuanleonf-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_164158_zpsuanleonf.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150530_173138_zpsm2upm5j8-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_173138_zpsm2upm5j8.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150530_174031_zpsvlolckoa-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_174031_zpsvlolckoa.jpg.html)

[thumper877]

Got rear end all assembled ready to go in. Waiting on my wheels should be in the next 4 weeks. Not soon enough lol

[blainemeyer]

Car looks great ! Is that the final color of the car or is it some kind of primer ? If its the final color can I ask what paint you use ?

[thumper877]

Haven't decided yet.its ppg hot rod black. It's a semi gloss black. I wasn't sure on the color it changes daily. Figured I would paint it with this that way don't have to worry about moisture issues with normal primers. I can continue to build the car and dont have to worry about rust. I like the look of it. Gives it a mean stealthy look. Probably going to leave it that way for awhile

[thumper877]

Got a new dash inner structure today. The body shop that put my smooth firewall in cut mine into 3 pieces. Not really sure why.

[blainemeyer]

Thank for the paint info. I am making progress on my 69 and am pretty sure I want a satin or semi-gloss black.

[thumper877]

Ur welcome it's a single stage paint very easy to shoot.

[Cop Magnet]

Nice build!

[thumper877]

Thanks it's finally nice to be throwing some parts at it.

[thumper877]

Got the rear end installed last night. Getting so excited for those wheels lol

[thumper877]

Got my rear wheels today. The front ones are coming in Thursday they accidentally cut them 8 inch instead of 10s oops going to try and get them mounted this weekend. It will be awesome to see it on the ground

[thumper877]

Got my rear wheels mounted today. Here's a few shotshttp://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172444_zpsqigfty8h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172509_zpsycrxm46s.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172537_zpsyhyzhnhs.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

[thumper877]

I guess I will post them when I get home on the home computer

[thumper877]

ok hope these goes throughhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172509_zpsycrxm46s-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172509_zpsycrxm46s.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172444_zpsqigfty8h-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172444_zpsqigfty8h.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172537_zpsyhyzhnhs-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172537_zpsyhyzhnhs.jpg.html)

[minendrews68]

I really don't know if i'd run those tires and wheels. send them to me and I'll run them for you!! Looking' good.

[thumper877]

Got my motor last weekend. Getting some accessories put on. It's a ls3 525 hp. Now saving for the t56. Seems like I do more saving than working on it.

[icemanrd19]

I like the coil location.

[thumper877]

Finally got some time to work on the car. Got the motor all bolted in. Used a mast motorsports oil pan. Fit terrific. Great ground clearance too. Used detriot speed set back motor mounts. Everything went together great. That's not normally my luck lol

[thumper877]

T56 magnum next. Hopefully someone's got good Christmas specials

[camarodude87]

Sorry if I missed it but, what hood do you have on your car?

[thumper877]

It's a stock cowl hood. I cut the holes and mounted shelby super snake vents on the backside

[Motown 454]

Sweet motor! and a great build. what size are the back wheels and tires?

[thumper877]

Thanks motown. There 18x12 335/30/18

[thumper877]

It's so fun getting stuff. Tremec 6 speed still have to order clutch and cross member . Who knows if things go right may be driving this next summer.

[Alwhite00]

Great looking build - Hell of a dish on the rear wheels and they fit great.

[thumper877]

Thanks alwhite yeah got the biggest dish I could love that look

[brycedrue]

What spindles are you running on the front?

[thumper877]

It's the detroit speed front subframe

[ryanleiker]

What gas cap is that?

[thumper877]

I got it from east bay muscle cars. I'm not sure if they are making them anymore. I tried to get another one for a friend and never could get one. There in Brentwood California. I think his name was Mike. Not positive on the name though

[thsnake06]

Great work so far.

[thumper877]

Thanks thsnake I appreciate it

[Motown 454]

You car looks sweet!

[thumper877]

Thanks motown hopefully be on the road this summer. Can't wait got the t56 mocked in the car.have to do some tunnel work to get it to fit. Then it will be undercoated and put it back in for good

[thumper877]

Got the trans put in today. Im using the tilton 6000 series hydralic slave.Things went good. Next is to fab my trans tunnel. Then I think the major fab is done.

[thumper877]

Got t56 installed had to cut most of the tunnel to get it to fit but that was expected. Got my headers in yesterday also. They look fantastic. Jim at ultimate headers is a great guy to work with. Quality work. I got the ceramic silver coating. I love the chrome look but don't like it when they tarnish.

[thumper877]

Trans installed

[AB69Z]

Got t56 installed had to cut most of the tunnel to get it to fit but that was expected. Got my headers in yesterday also. They look fantastic. Jim at ultimate headers is a great guy to work with. Quality work. I got the ceramic silver coating. I love the chrome look but don't like it when they tarnish.

Did you run into any issues withe the headers fitting into the DSE subframe?
Also curious as to what brake booster you are running? I'm going with the same motor

[thumper877]

No issues with the headers.they design them for the detroit speed subframe and I have a smooth firewall. I'm running wilwood reverse mount underdash kit and just running manual no booster

[thumper877]

Here's a couple of pics of the headers

[AB69Z]

No issues with the headers.they design them for the detroit speed subframe and I have a smooth firewall. I'm running wilwood reverse mount underdash kit and just running manual no booster

Do you have a contact for him?

[thumper877]

His name is Jim at ultimate headers. Tell him ron told ya to call 440-234-9600

[AB69Z]

His name is Jim at ultimate headers. Tell him ron told ya to call 440-234-9600

Can you tell me what style you went with and why?
Mid length or long tube?
I'm running the GM LS3 525 hp crate motor

[thumper877]

Went with the long tubes because u get more low end torque. I have the detroit speed set back motor mounts and there's not to many headers that fit with those. I did the ceramic coating to keep down the heat and will always look good. The ground clearance is awesome with these.

[AB69Z]

Trans installed

Where did you purchase your transmission and ect.... From?
What crossmember did you go with?

I'm really enjoying your build thread, car looks great!

[thumper877]

Ab69z I appreciate it. I went with bowler transmission. Mark is the guy. He knows his stuff and is a awesome guy to talk to. I must of called him a 100 times to make sure I got everything set up right. I got the crossmember from him also. I see u have a 69 also got any pics.

[AB69Z]

Just starting my build, getting all my parts together (before boating season gets in the way) I bought the car about 7 years ago so I think when I'm ready to start a build thread I'm calling it "The Seven Year Itch"
I have no idea how to post pics or start a thread yet, I spend all my spare time researching on here.
Really like the direction yours is going that's why all the questions, thanks
Today is another DSE ordering day.... Ouch!

[thumper877]

I like the build name. I have been working on mine for 4 years. Ur right ouch. I have that bad habit of having to have the best lol. Well good luck with the build and any questions just ask . My names Ron by the way

[thumper877]

Got my crossmember in today. It's from bowler transmissions and is a beautiful design. Installed easy and looks incredible. Welds and powercoat are fantastic.

[thumper877]

Got my front drive ordered thursday. I went with drive junky. Did the brushed finish. Really looks killer. They said about two weeks. Will post pics when I get it

[drc9805]

Nice build! I'm not that familiar with the different options or years for the LS3 so did they place the coil packs that way for certain years or is that an aftermarket set-up? I like that look vs setting right on top of the valve cover.

[thumper877]

Thanks drc. The coil relocation kit is aftermarket. I got it straight from the chevy dealership. It's in there performance catalog

[drc9805]

Thanks for the info!

[thumper877]

Thanks for the info! not a problem

[EBMC]

What gas cap is that?

Those are available through www.keeferdesign.com
if you have any questions give us a call Thanks!
(925)516-2277

[thumper877]

What gas cap is that?

Those are available through www.keeferdesign.com
if you have any questions give us a call Thanks!
(925)516-2277 awesome I'm glad to hear that. I love mine really turned out great. Thanks. I will get with my buddy and see if he still needs one

[thumper877]

Got the car off jacks stands and got the ride height set. Next will be brake lines and fuel lines run. Should get my front drives accessories next week.

[thumper877]

Got the ride height set and got it outside and tool a few pics

[thumper877]

Few more

[thumper877]

Some reason can only post one picture per reply

[Centerforce]

That wheel setup look killer on there! 7" lips in the rear?

[thumper877]

That wheel setup look killer on there! 7" lips in the rear? thanks centerforce there 7.5 inch lip

[SoopernovaAJ]

thanks centerforce there 7.5 inch lip

Holy jumpin! Those are monstrous. Love the finish on those wheels, too. Big fan of the no-gloss look on every aspect of the exterior. Are you planning on running a front bumper? A satin brushed one would really match well.

[968ls1]

What mirrors are you using? They look great!

[thumper877]

thanks centerforce there 7.5 inch lip

Holy jumpin! Those are monstrous. Love the finish on those wheels, too. Big fan of the no-gloss look on every aspect of the exterior. Are you planning on running a front bumper? A satin brushed one would really match well. thanks soopernova yeah going to run front bumper. Haven't decided either the bumper or my front spoiler will be the brushed

[thumper877]

What mirrors are you using? They look great! thanks 9681s1 they are from yogisinc.com they have several styles

[thumper877]

Got my front drive accessories today. All I can say is wow. They are beautiful. They are from drive junky. They did the brushed finish and it really matches my trim perfectly. Thanks a million zach.

[thumper877]

Got my steering column put in and getting wilwood petals put in. Don't know why my pics are sideways sometimes

[windows]

Nice! Definately a five star build.

[thumper877]

Nice! Definately a five star build. thanks I appreciate it.

[drc9805]

If you're using an iPhone I think it matters which side the main button at the bottom of the phone is turned... either right or to the left will change the view of the picture.

[thumper877]

If you're using an iPhone I think it matters which side the main button at the bottom of the phone is turned... either right or to the left will change the view of the picture. No got a S5 it will work fine one time then be sideways next time O well

[ryanleiker]

No got a S5 it will work fine one time then be sideways next time O well

just tilt your head to one side next time you take a picture.

[thumper877]

No got a S5 it will work fine one time then be sideways next time O well

just tilt your head to one side next time you take a picture. I will try that. U always get good information on here lol

[drc9805]

I'm assuming you're turning your phone sideways for some of your pictures so just to be double sure... rotate the bottom of the phone to the right to take a picture and then rotate the bottom of the phone to the left to take a picture and see if there's a difference.

[thumper877]

I'm assuming you're turning your phone sideways for some of your pictures so just to be double sure... rotate the bottom of the phone to the right to take a picture and then rotate the bottom of the phone to the left to take a picture and see if there's a difference. I really don't turn my phone very often to take a pic. It seems to run in spurts. It will be fine for a while then it turns them. I see some other members have that problem too. It's really no big deal. Thanks though

[drc9805]

I really don't turn my phone very often to take a pic. It seems to run in spurts. It will be fine for a while then it turns them. I see some other members have that problem too. It's really no big deal. Thanks though

No problem... that's the way my phone does me and it took me a while to figure out what was happening so I thought I would throw it out there.

[thumper877]

Made some progess this week. Got my flaming river steering column in and my wilwood petals and welded in. There all under dash so my firewall is clean. Also got my tunnel all welded in. Dynamat next. The steering wheel in the pic is not the one I'm using. Had to order adapter for momo wheel. It's nice to be able to steer the car without a jack lol.

[thsnake06]

Great looking car so far!

[thumper877]

Great looking car so far! thanks thsnake06 getting there slowly

[minendrews68]

Made progress on the car.... not on the picture posting. I'm sorry, I just had to do it lol. No harm intended.

[thumper877]

[QUOTE=minendrews68;1181777]Made progress on the car.... not on the picture posting. I'm sorry, I just had to do it lol. No harm intended.[/QUOTE no harm I deserve it. Got my drive junky front drive mounted tonight. Got it all except my damper. Got to get a puller to get it off but other than that fit was great and had them brush finish to match my trim

[thumper877]

Made progress on the car.... not on the picture posting. I'm sorry, I just had to do it lol. No harm intended.and of course there sideways again. I'm posting from my phone. Mabye next time I will turn the pic sideways and see how it posts . probably upside down lol.

[thumper877]

Got the inside all painted with por15 this weekend. Also got the interior done in some dynamat extreme. Really makes a huge difference when u shut the doors.

[thumper877]

Got my wheel adaptor from flaming river today. Got my momo wheel installed.

[thumper877]

Got my ATI balancer and the pulley and installed the belt. Front drive all installed

[thumper877]

Got some parts in. Radiator is dewitt setup. Nice kit bolted right to existing holes. Also got my fuel tank. It's a ricks tank setup. Very nice,almost to nice to hide under car. Has a 5th gen camaro fuel pump.

[thumper877]

Going to be installing the fuel tank. I moved my fuel filler up where the 67 / 68 fillers are. Advice needed for connecting the gas filler to the tank. Is there a special type of hose and where might I get one. Not sure if the gas would destroy a rubber hose. Any help appreciated

[ryanleiker]

Going to be installing the fuel tank. I moved my fuel filler up where the 67 / 68 fillers are. Advice needed for connecting the gas filler to the tank. Is there a special type of hose and where might I get one. Not sure if the gas would destroy a rubber hose. Any help appreciated

Oreilly's has fuel filler neck hose in a few different orientations (straight, 45*, 90*) and diameters. That's where I got mine.

[Zoomin]

Really cool build. Thanks for taking us along.

[Rag-Rat]

Check to see if you have a local hose & rubber warehouse. They should carry it and sell it by the foot. Amazon hose and rubber in Orlando is my source.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks really good!

[thumper877]

Really cool build. Thanks for taking us along. thanks Steve it's always nice to hear

[thumper877]

Looks really good! thanks Josh it's gettin close

[thumper877]

Thanks rag rat and Zoomin I will check into that

[KB Camaro]

awesome build!

[thumper877]

awesome build! thanks Kris

[Motown 454]

I love the accessory drive. The car is coming out great.

[thumper877]

I love the accessory drive. The car is coming out great. thanks wayne i appreciate it

[True69Z]

Did you purchase the D.S.E. tunnel or did you build it from scratch? Build looks amazing btw.

[thumper877]

Did you purchase the D.S.E. tunnel or did you build it from scratch? Build looks amazing btw. No got it from bowler transmission just replied on ur other thread. That way just basically have to cut the top off. And thanks

[thumper877]

Got my gauges. Went with the brushed to match all my trim. Did the Phantom gauges. Always liked the look of them. Also got the GPS for the speedo. That way don't have to worry about the gear and tire size

[thumper877]

Finally had some time to work on my car. Got the stand alone engine harness run just have a few grounds to hookup. Got my ricks vaporworks tank in and the subframe connectors all installed. Por 15 the rest of the floor. Got all my parts for brake lines and fuel lines. Ordered driveshaft it should be ready next week. Getting so close

[thumper877]

Pic of the tank installed

[thumper877]

Got the driveshaft done and installed. Waiting on some fittings for brakes and fuel lines.

[Zoomin]

Won't be long now....

[thumper877]

Steve I hope so been a long 4 1/2 years.

[odin1]

Beautiful build. I applaud your patience to detail. :cool:

[thumper877]

Beautiful build. I applaud your patience to detail. :cool: thanks ken I appreciate it. I'm not sure it's patience or just alot of time in between saving for the expensive parts lol.

[Dannnn]

Great build!

Looks like you have a 4post lift. Any times you've regretted not having a 2 post lift on this build?

[thumper877]

Great build!

Looks like you have a 4post lift. Any times you've regretted not having a 2 post lift on this build?Thanks I wish I had a 2 or 4 post. That's at a friend of mine house. My garage ceiling is not tall enough. It sure beats laying underneath the car. The four post does make it rough to work close to the rockers.

[thumper877]

Wow its been awhile I figured I would be driving around by now. Life sometimes doesn't go the way u plan. My car goes to schartz Performance on March 1st. Get some wiring and odds and ends tied up. Can't wait. Dale take care of me lol

[Zoomin]

No kidding, life sure has it's own way of working out. Glad to see you're back on track.

[thumper877]

Took my car to schartz Performance yesterday meet jeff and dale .wow incredible shop and builds jeff took like an hour to show me around the shop they have some serious high end builds made my car feel like the pinto of the group lol. This one car was gorgeous the orange was so awesome and if u notice yes it is a right hand drive. If anyone is getting work done on there car they are the place can't wait to get it back

[thumper877]

Badass

[thumper877]

https://youtu.be/M-3yJEmU9FI nothing like renewing ur fire for the project. Five years coming
I have the biggest smile thanks guys at schwartz performance

[thumper877]

Sorry guys still haven't got any better on posting mabye someone could put my u tube link on here thanks

[slimjim]

https://youtu.be/M-3yJEmU9FI

you were close, you just need to use the 'go advanced' page and put that same url you had in the video attachment. I can't wait until i'm at this stage

[thumper877]

https://youtu.be/M-3yJEmU9FI

you were close, you just need to used the 'go advanced' page and put that same url you had in the video attachment. I can't wait until i'm at this stage thanks james for the help and yeah its so freaking awesome lol

[OldTimer]

One of the absolute nicest builds I've ever seen. As a fellow '69 owner I'm just in awe of your attention to detail and aesthetics. Can't wait to see it completed, hope you continue the thread to show more of the interior too.

Mike

[thumper877]

One of the absolute nicest builds I've ever seen. As a fellow '69 owner I'm just in awe of your attention to detail and aesthetics. Can't wait to see it completed, hope you continue the thread to show more of the interior too.

Mike thanks Mike it's been a long road but I'm finally seeing the finish. It's still a ways away but closer. I will keep posting still wrestling on how to finish out interior

[lxg44]

Took my car to schartz Performance yesterday meet jeff and dale .wow incredible shop and builds jeff took like an hour to show me around the shop they have some serious high end builds made my car feel like the pinto of the group lol. This one car was gorgeous the orange was so awesome and if u notice yes it is a right hand drive. If anyone is getting work done on there car they are the place can't wait to get it back

My Cougar is being built there. I was there in early April to check on my car but I don't remember seeing your Camaro. Your build is really nice. Love the Kindig-it door handles.

[thumper877]

Thanks I appreciate it. Is urs the blue cougar I'm from Kansas City so I haven't been up there since I dropped the car off. I hate not being able to see it and work on it

[slazisme]

Very nice 1st gen, attention to detail is top notch. Looking forward to the progress.
Quick question on your LS3........is it the factory 525hp or did you cam it, sounds really healthy!

[thumper877]

Very nice 1st gen, attention to detail is top notch. Looking forward to the progress.
Quick question on your LS3........is it the factory 525hp or did you cam it, sounds really healthy! thanks Simon the ls3 is the factory 525 I was hoping they would Rev it up a little bit in the video lol

[lxg44]

Thanks I appreciate it. Is urs the blue cougar I'm from Kansas City so I haven't been up there since I dropped the car off. I hate not being able to see it and work on it

Yes mine is the Blue 69 Cougar. I'm from NJ so I have only been out there a few times myself in the year they have had it. And yes I hate it too! Lol. I hope to be heading out again shortly with a trailer this time to bring it home.

Love your work! Keep the updates coming.

[thumper877]

Schwartz is getting some work done on the camaro they built the intake,got the overflow tank on. They mounted my 11much filters in the trunk and they built a cool flip up panel on my dash for the brake and clutch reservoirs since my firewall is smoothed. They just finished up on the vintage air and the wiring.

[thumper877]

Also got the catch can installed

[thumper877]

Pretty ingenious design these guys build some awesome cars

[thumper877]

They made a panel for my vintage air and brushed it to match all my trim and wheels

[lxg44]

Yes I saw some of those pics on Schwartz Flickr page. They really do some nice work. I had them locate my fuse panel, Dakota gauge controls, etc in my glove box area for easy access and it came out great. I'm sure you can't wait to get it home again I know I can't. I'm scheduled to finally pick up my Cougar at the end of the month.

Your build keeps looking better and better.

[thumper877]

Yes I saw some of those pics on Schwartz Flickr page. They really do some nice work. I had them locate my fuse panel, Dakota gauge controls, etc in my glove box area for easy access and it came out great. I'm sure you can't wait to get it home again I know I can't. I'm scheduled to finally pick up my Cougar at the end of the month.

Your build keeps looking better and better. U are right I can't wait to get it back. If it had a paint job like urs it would be even better. The cougar looks amazing. I'm still in the one day I know what color I want it and the next it's different lol. Thanks for the compliments. Hope to see u at a show or cruise or even better a powertour

[lxg44]

U are right I can't wait to get it back. If it had a paint job like urs it would be even better. The cougar looks amazing. I'm still in the one day I know what color I want it and the next it's different lol. Thanks for the compliments. Hope to see u at a show or cruise or even better a powertour

I kinda like the matte finish on your car. It makes the aluminum accents pop. I thought that was going to be the final look. If you're bouncing back and forth on a color maybe try a wrap first. A less expensive test.

And yes I would love do Power Tour. Hoping it comes back toward East Coast.

[thumper877]

U are right I can't wait to get it back. If it had a paint job like urs it would be even better. The cougar looks amazing. I'm still in the one day I know what color I want it and the next it's different lol. Thanks for the compliments. Hope to see u at a show or cruise or even better a powertour

I kinda like the matte finish on your car. It makes the aluminum accents pop. I thought that was going to be the final look. If you're bouncing back and forth on a color maybe try a wrap first. A less expensive test.

And yes I would love do Power Tour. Hoping it comes back toward East Coast. Yeah no matter what I will leave it the black for awhile. I did it in the black because I knew it would be awhile before I got it painted and the black won't let it rust like a primer would. I have it narrowed down to two or 3 colors lol. Every car I have ever had has been that way pull it in the paint booth and then decide. Also seeing ur car makes me want to paint it.

[thumper877]

Schwartz is doing a excellent job. They got my vintage air installed and plumbed. They installed the controls in the dash. Did a excellent job matching it up with my gauges. And instrument panel all installed. Don't have to much more to do with them. They are installing a roll bar now and exhaust. Then a e stop emergency brake and it comes home. So excited

[thumper877]

Getting started on the exhaust. Was going to do some electric cutouts. Don't really have the room for them. Going with magnaflow mufflers. Havnt decided if I should do a resignator yet. Think I'm going to try without at first. I can always turn up the stereo lol

[thumper877]

Pics

[Motown 454]

thumper877, it's looking real nice, That is a great idea for the reservoirs. I like the dash only problem is I have the 3-3/8" speedo and tach, not sure how it would look with the small gauges.. Oval pipes should save some ground clearance under there. Nice!

LXG44 I just posted on Facebook during Their monthly up date I like your Cougar

[lxg44]

LXG44 I just posted on Facebook during Their monthly up date I like your Cougar

Thank you! I have read most of your build thread and your car is something. Love that new LS!

[lxg44]

Getting started on the exhaust. Was going to do some electric cutouts. Don't really have the room for them. Going with magnaflow mufflers. Havnt decided if I should do a resignator yet. Think I'm going to try without at first. I can always turn up the stereo lol

I was going to do cutouts too but decided not to because I wasn't sure how the coyote would sound with them. For the cost it wasn't worth it to me. Glad I didn't because the car is pretty loud with mufflers. I do love the sound of an LS with them though!

[thumper877]

thumper877, it's looking real nice, That is a great idea for the reservoirs. I like the dash only problem is I have the 3-3/8" speedo and tach, not sure how it would look with the small gauges.. Oval pipes should save some ground clearance under there. Nice!

LXG44 I just posted on Facebook during Their monthly up date I like your Cougar thanks Wayne appreciate it

[thumper877]

Getting started on the exhaust. Was going to do some electric cutouts. Don't really have the room for them. Going with magnaflow mufflers. Havnt decided if I should do a resignator yet. Think I'm going to try without at first. I can always turn up the stereo lol

I was going to do cutouts too but decided not to because I wasn't sure how the coyote would sound with them. For the cost it wasn't worth it to me. Glad I didn't because the car is pretty loud with mufflers. I do love the sound of an LS with them though! Hey rob it probably would be one of those novelty things use use a few times and then never use them again. I just did not have the room. The muffler is a hard choice how loud,highway driving guess it will be try and mabye get lucky lol

[lxg44]

Hey rob it probably would be one of those novelty things use use a few times and then never use them again. I just did not have the room. The muffler is a hard choice how loud,highway driving guess it will be try and mabye get lucky lol

Lol you are probably way right about it being a novelty! Don't sweat the mufflers just use plenty of Dynomat when you do the interior. Did you coat the bottom of the car with bed liner material? I've heard that helps with sound deadening too.

[thumper877]

Hey rob it probably would be one of those novelty things use use a few times and then never use them again. I just did not have the room. The muffler is a hard choice how loud,highway driving guess it will be try and mabye get lucky lol

Lol you are probably way right about it being a novelty! Don't sweat the mufflers just use plenty of Dynomat when you do the interior. Did you coat the bottom of the car with bed liner material? I've heard that helps with sound deadening too.Yeah I put the dynamat down coated the underside with bedliner so should be good. I like the loud aggressive sound but on those long trips sometimes gets to u. Again wow on ur interior

[thumper877]

Getting exhaust all layed out

[thumper877]

One of the roll bar

[Motown 454]

It looks good, you'll have to let me know how braided section works out.

[thumper877]

It looks good, you'll have to let me know how braided section works out. Yeah I have heard good and bad on the flex joint. Suppose to be better for not cracking or leaks at the headers we shall see

[Schwartz Performance]

Yeah I have heard good and bad on the flex joint. Suppose to be better for not cracking or leaks at the headers we shall see

What have you guys heard bad about them? We use the ones with an inner liner which doesn't allow exhaust to pass through the braided section. OEM's use braided with no inner liner, usually.

-Dale

[thumper877]

Yeah I have heard good and bad on the flex joint. Suppose to be better for not cracking or leaks at the headers we shall see

What have you guys heard bad about them? We use the ones with an inner liner which doesn't allow exhaust to pass through the braided section. OEM's use braided with no inner liner, usually.

-Dale Hey dale u guys take good care of me I know that. Some people on the Internet say they leak fumes but glad to hear it's got a inner liner. I thought u could believe everything u read on line this changes my whole world lol. Thanks dale for the great work

[icemanrd19]

i have some summit brand flex couplers which im waiting to install.

[lxg44]

Nice save Ron! Lol

[thumper877]

More pics of completed exhaust

[slimjim]

Question, it looks like you're running proform valve covers, did you use their coil relocation kit or is it katech? something else?

[thumper877]

Hey James the valve covers and coil relocation brackets are all gm stuff it's in there performance catalog

[thumper877]

It's been a while since I have posted finally picked out a color it changed daily lol problem is I like to many colors still have to get it back together and wet sand but I think it turned out great 161426161427

[Motown 454]

I love the color! The way it shows in the first picture gives a hint how nice it will be in the sun. Beautiful.

[thumper877]

Thanks Motown I havnt even seen it outside myself yet

[thumper877]

Some of the parts161434161435161436

[Schwartz Performance]

Looks good, Ron!

-Dale

[thumper877]

Thanks dale

[lxg44]

Color looks awesome buddy! Keep the pics coming!

[thumper877]

Thanks lxg44 will do we have been getting hammered with some horrible weather havnt had much time to get out and work on it spring hurry up

[thumper877]

Need to get it do e so we can do that power tour Rob take care want to see that grille when u get it

[thumper877]

Here's a few more parts waiting to be wet sanded161581161582161583161584

[thumper877]

Roof and all the top side is sanded and polished now just quarters and sides of fenders and tail panel looking really good got a hell of a reflection looks like a swimming pool lol 161889161890

[Motown 454]

Love the color, It looks slick!

[thumper877]

Thanks Motown it took me about 2 years to pick a color a liked I have built alot of cars and always know first what color I wanted them this one changed daily lol

[lxg44]

Daily!?! I think its was hourly!!

[thumper877]

Yeah it probably was lol

[thumper877]

Been a while since I have posted pics. Here is a few or the grille installed, front bumper,spoiler,and turn signals. Got all the final wiring for all the lights and turn signals,dome lights etc. Got leather for the seats and seat foam. Installed the back glass and moldings166698166699166700166701166702166703166704 166705

[68Formula]

The car is coming out amazing. So what color is it? Looks similar to my '68 (painted by a previous owner, so color code is unknown).

[thumper877]

It's a chevy color called blue my mind then it changed to laguna blue

[lxg44]

It's a chevy color called blue my mind then it changed to laguna blue

Not quite as nice as Fords Blue Flame but it looks alright!

Car is looking awesome! I see you have your seat covers, are you doing the interior yourself or sending it out?

[thumper877]

There's only one car the blue flame looks good on. Mabye a cougar but who has one of those. I found a guy here that works at a custom shop and he does side work so save a few bucks. I got the foam from tmi.He's custom doing it all. Got the leather in the other day so hopefully soon. I will send u pics as soon as I get them.

[thumper877]

Havnt posted for awhile. Havnt worked on the car much. Got my front seats back today. Here's a pic. I think they turned out awesome.171756

[andrewb70]

Sharp looking seat!

Andrew

[thumper877]

Thanks Andrew just need carpet dash pad and door panels and I can finally drive it

[Motown 454]

So sweet! They did a beautiful job.

[thumper877]

Thanks Wayne I would have to agree. I took them to a guy that works at a upholstery shop first. He said he could do it on the side. Save me some money. Three and a half months later didn't even have one seat done. Then people tell me he has only been doing it a couple of months. Wish they would of told me that first lol. When u build these cars u always run into one or two guys like that. Live and learn

[Schwartz Performance]

I recognize the wall... lol. Looks good!

[Motown 454]

At least he did a great job, to help take some of the sting out of the wait.

[thumper877]

I recognize the wall... lol. Looks good!Yes it is dale good eye

[lxg44]

I recognize the wall... lol. Looks good!


Impressive

[thumper877]

Got quarter windows tinted and installed. Very nerve racking trying not to scratch tint or worse the car. Went good amen :)172013172014172015

[minendrews68]

I've read through once, and looked through once, and I still can't find what mirror your using. The car.... Beautiful! Congratulations so far!

[thumper877]

I've read through once, and looked through once, and I still can't find what mirror your using. The car.... Beautiful! Congratulations so far!Thanks Carl. The mirror came from a place called Yogis inc.com they have several options. They also have them with turn signals built in. Get a catalog they have some really cool stuff. They had a booth set up at Des moines good guys is were I saw them

[thumper877]

Test fitted seats to make sure the brackets weren't to tall. They fit good and drilled some holes for the center console and got it fit172036172037172038172039172040172041

[thumper877]

Not sure on the factory console. If I keep it I will cover the woodgrain in some brushed vinyl or paint it blue like the car. With the seats and door panels custom might look better with a custom console. It might just be the woodgrain thats making me not like it. Sorry about the sideways pics. It hasn't done that in a while.

[thumper877]

I covered the woodgrain piece in a piece of black leather I had. I like it much better now.172055

[lxg44]

I covered the woodgrain piece in a piece of black leather I had. I like it much better now.172055

I agree it looks much better black. Now hurry up and get that machine on the road!!

[thumper877]

I'm trying lol
I agree it looks much better black. Now hurry up and get that machine on the road!!

[Ripped]

The upholstery and console shift plate are great!

[thumper877]

Thanks doug
The upholstery and console shift plate are great!

[thumper877]

Got passenger window installed and the outside window felt. I also got the dash chicken grab handle put on.172330172331172332172333

[Motown 454]

It looks nice , I like the black leather better. Nice job.

[thumper877]

It looks nice , I like the black leather better. Nice job.Thanks Wayne

[thumper877]

Have not worked on the camaro for awhile. Been making the new chevelle road worthy. Got the windshield and trim installed. Very nerve racking when u snap the trim on lol. No nicks or scratches so good there. Basically just need carpet and door panels.176018176019176020176022

[thumper877]

Wow been 5 months since I have done anything. Finally spot opened up at the upholstery shop. Was going to go with black carpet. Changed my mind last minute (never done that before lol). Went with a charcoal. He said mabye finish it tomorrow. Getting floor mats that match. Now I will have to get floor mats to protect my floor mats. That just showed how old I am lol180172180173180174

[Motown 454]

It’s going to look nice, glad you got a appointment to get it done.

[thumper877]

It’s going to look nice, glad you got a appointment to get it done.Thanks Wayne. Me too someone cancelled and I gladly took the spot. It's gotta feel good to have yours home.

[Motown 454]

Oh yeah!

[thumper877]

Getting closer180200180201

[lxg44]

Looks good! Did you use a local interior shop?

[thumper877]

Yeah I did Rob. Shane is so backed up and this guy was too. Just got lucky with the guy cancelling. Shane is going to send leather and cnc sewn stuff here to finish the back seat. How have u been? Been driving the cougar any?

[thumper877]

Carpet done seats back in. Nice day out so got a few pics180205180206180207180208180210

[Motown 454]

Wow! That looks so sweet!

[dhutton]

Very nice!

Don

[lxg44]

Yeah I did Rob. Shane is so backed up and this guy was too. Just got lucky with the guy cancelling. Shane is going to send leather and cnc sewn stuff here to finish the back seat. How have u been? Been driving the cougar any?

Yes I’ve had it out a lot over the summer. Not so much recently though. Been busy. Your car is looking fantastic! Interior looks good. Like the gray carpet choice.

[thumper877]

Wow! That looks so sweet!Thanks wayne and Don

[thumper877]

Yes I’ve had it out a lot over the summer. Not so much recently though. Been busy. Your car is looking fantastic! Interior looks good. Like the gray carpet choice.Thanks rob !

[thumper877]

So now I can't decide factory console. No console, or mabye custom one that goes all the way back to the rear window. Any opinions, thoughts?180354180358

[Vimes]

No console is an unfinished look. As to what kind of console, what are you doing behind the front seats? Depending on what you plan back there, a console all the way back might be the way to go. That factory console looks pretty nice as it is. If the rear seat area is to be blocked off, a Fiero-type center console that wraps up to the roll bar might work. Not this EXACT one, obviously, but something along these lines.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2020/10/15284080_10206733891499551_2568582654094-1.jpg

[lxg44]

So now I can't decide factory console. No console, or mabye custom one that goes all the way back to the rear window. Any opinions, thoughts?180354180358

Shane did rear bucket seats for me with the console extending to them. I also had him make the inserts easily removable so I could use the console area as a chase from the dash to the trunk for future wiring possibilities. I like the look but I do feel like its becoming commonplace in custom interiors so the shine is wearing off a little.

180383

180384

[thumper877]

Shane did rear bucket seats for me with the console extending to them. I also had him make the inserts easily removable so I could use the console area as a chase from the dash to the trunk for future wiring possibilities. I like the look but I do feel like its becoming commonplace in custom interiors so the shine is wearing off a little.

180383

180384Yeah I hear you there. Everybody doing it. I kinda just want my interior to look original,except for the seats. I like the factory console. Shane really does amazing work. That interior is beautiful Rob.180386

[lxg44]

I agree with you on the factory console. Looks good.

[thumper877]

I agree with you on the factory console. Looks good.We need to get together and do a power tour soon !

[lxg44]

Maybe we can find a halfway point to meet up next summer

[shelteredchevelle]

I went for the stockish look too, almost too far, but I like it. The interior guys killed it with this console. It has the e-stopp, usb's, 12v, and the handheld inside. It wasn't stupid money either.

[thumper877]

Sounds like a plan
Maybe we can find a halfway point to meet up next summer

[thumper877]

I went for the stockish look too, almost too far, but I like it. The interior guys killed it with this console. It has the e-stopp, usb's, 12v, and the handheld inside. It wasn't stupid money either.Nice I like it clean but not over the top

[TANKMASTERJ]

Shane did rear bucket seats for me with the console extending to them. I also had him make the inserts easily removable so I could use the console area as a chase from the dash to the trunk for future wiring possibilities. I like the look but I do feel like its becoming commonplace in custom interiors so the shine is wearing off a little.

180383

180384Looks badass to me. Common place or not. Beautiful color and workmanship

[thumper877]

Looks badass to me. Common place or not. Beautiful color and workmanshipYeah robs cougar is beautiful!!!

[lxg44]

Looks badass to me. Common place or not. Beautiful color and workmanship

Thank you. Don’t get me wrong I love it but if I were doing it again I might change it up a little.

Also thanks Ron. Didn’t mean to steal your thread.

[thumper877]

Been awhile since I posted. Friend of mine has a cruise every year. 100 miles with around 120 cars. Took a few pics of the car before everyone got there while we were setting up. That was the longest drive I have been on since car was finished and it went great. No issues and nothing fell off lol. Been so long since I posted totally forgot about turning my phone so pics would not be sideways. Sorry about that. I know better 193087193089193090193091193092193093

[Motown 454]

The car looks great! Glad you enjoyed the ride.

[ryeguy2006a]

I like how the hood vents are recessed. Great looking car man!

[thumper877]

Thanks wayne.
The car looks great! Glad you enjoyed the ride.

[thumper877]

I like how the hood vents are recessed. Great looking car man!Thanks I had them sticking up about a 1/4 the first time I did them and didn't like it so I recessed them and like it much better too

[thumper877]

Well its been awhile since i have posted. Been waiting for my interior guy to finish the interior for about a year and a half. He said he had a spot so off i went. Hes just outside of chicago so its a little ways from kansas city.
So its one step forward and 2 steps back but it really had to be done. I had carpet installed here in kansas city and i hated it. He did a horrible job and used really cheap carpet so out it goes. It was the right thing to do. Hes doing rear seat ,door panels front and rear, trunk, rear deck,and dash pad. Heres a few progress pics196760196761196762196763196764

[thumper877]

The carpet hes doing is a german weave in a darker color. I will post more as they come to me

[lxg44]

Love the package tray! Shane does great work you will be happy I'm sure.

[thumper877]

Love the package tray! Shane does great work you will be happy I'm sure.Hey Rob yeah cant wait to see the rest

[elwaupo]

ok hope these goes throughhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172509_zpsycrxm46s-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172509_zpsycrxm46s.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172444_zpsqigfty8h-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172444_zpsqigfty8h.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/08/20150813_172537_zpsyhyzhnhs-1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/ronstarforth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150813_172537_zpsyhyzhnhs.jpg.html)
Love those wheels!