Project: KnightmareZ

[KnightmareZ]

My dream car. A 69 camaro! It's been a dream of mine since back in the day putting 1/24th scale model cars together.
Maybe the smell of the glue warped my fragile little mind... LOL Anyways... Lets get on with it
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/IMG_20180413_131947648.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/Ssv6Y)

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https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/IMG_20180422_152045042.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SsLCT)

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started diving into the floor pans and ran into a lot of rust and a bunch of stuff hid with rubberized undercoat

ordered new trunk pan, floor pan, firewall, tail panel drops and valance

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152429.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SU48N)

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https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152523.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUCID)

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drops and new frame rails... we're gonna box them in soon
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152531.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUUwe)

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rear valance
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152449.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUPpP)

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new firewall
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152547.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUsNH)

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We're also gonna tub it out with the DSE mini tubs

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152513.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUTih)

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New outer tubs
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152413.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUWjm)

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going back in lizard skin on everything
I want this car quiet
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20181028_171407.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUwg8)

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tried paint stripper on the frame LOL
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20181107_145210.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUgTk)

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off to the sandblaster
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20181108_134853.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SUNZe)

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Rear tail panel welded in
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/11/20180617_152227.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SCX8n)

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Decided to go with the ridetech coilover setup with the true turn and muscle bar.

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/1747.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/Squgd)

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Having to clearance the trunk pan so the Ridetech 4 link cradle will fit. It wouldn't clear with either the stock trunk pan and frame rails or the new stuff.
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/2023.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/Sq37o)

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Also wasn't crazy about the self tapping bolts into the frame rails for the cradle. (Not enough thread engagement IMO) Welded in spacers and will run a carriage head through the rails.
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/2042.jpg

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Also working on boxing in the frame rails

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/20181110_144952.jpg

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Close outs welded up and mini tubs going in
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/20181111_152207.jpg

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Tubs and trunk pan finally in
https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/13/Screenshot_20181213-225438_Message.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SqgTR)

[H20cooled]

Looks great!

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Thanks... Will be working on getting the drops and floor pan in next week. I'll probably get the vintage air, and wiring under the dash before I weld up the firewall.

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Moving forward
Initial phases of installing the floor pan.

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/27/20181227_165518.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/27/20181227_165532.jpg

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Moving right along.

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/29/20181229_144140.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/SJo6K)

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Been working on the subframe
Welded up the seams and coated it with epoxy
Not done but it's a start

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/04/17/20190407_151141.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/hC8Q8)

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Rear tires are in

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/04/17/20190407_164308.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/hCJ4n)

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Test fitting the suspension

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/04/17/20190417_164708.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/hClb3)

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Tubs, trunk pan and floor pan welded in all seam sealed and epoxy coated

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/04/17/20190407_151237.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/hCaF4)

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Ultimate Headers

171100

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171101

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Update: Frame and suspension

171102

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Some earlier test fitting
171103

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171105

[slimjim]

Nice progress! moving fast