Core Support Closeout [Archive]

smittys69

03-22-2006, 05:07 AM

Saw a different style of core support closeout this weekend and really like the looks of it. This isn't as bulky as the DSE support and I think I like it better. Talked to the car owner and he said he made it himself - but didn't go into anymore details. Anyone have a clue as to what it would cost to get something like this made or better yet - someone on this board making them? May not want to go into comp with DSE but sure thought it looked nice.

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CAMAROBOY69

03-22-2006, 05:13 AM

That is very nice. Looks to me like it is welded right to the core support then smoothed out. Like a one off.

smittys69

03-22-2006, 05:31 AM

Yeah, the more I studied the pic that is what I saw as well. Maybe it wouldn't be that hard to do after all.

CAMAROBOY69

03-22-2006, 05:43 AM

Yeah, the more I studied the pic that is what I saw as well. Maybe it wouldn't be that hard to do after all.
You have a PM.

rocketrod

03-22-2006, 07:29 AM

Those, or one just like it, are being sold on eBay for $55 plus S&H. A member, SoCal69, of www.camaros.net is selling them, here is a link to the thread http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77037&highlight=closeout. I ordered one and will post pics once I get it installed.

CAMAROBOY69

03-22-2006, 07:32 AM

Jagarang

03-22-2006, 07:43 AM

I don't think thats the same style of closeout. It's just flat vs the one on hte yellow car has the recessed pocket for the hood latch and stuff.

CAMAROBOY69

03-22-2006, 07:44 AM

Nevermind. I couldnt take it any more. I just had to buy that one from SoCal69 for $55.00. Its such a killer price and I couldnt even make it for that cheap on the laser machine. :cool:
Kevin,
No its not the same style. That one in the first post was home made and welded to the car. A one off deal.

Jagarang

03-22-2006, 08:02 AM

Well....you are quite the spendthrift Adam! Your hemorraging money like Fort Knox with Ebola!!

I think I see your future filled with a cutting torch and welder. With your skills I feel confident that you will do "your own thing" when you get it!!

rocketrod

03-22-2006, 08:06 AM

Exactly. I will probably buy one from SoCal69 since the DSE closeout is $395. Its a nice product but $55 is easier to afford for an average guy like myself.
My thoughts exactly. I figure if I don't like it, it will get me by until I save up enough $$$ for the DSE closeout. He will even personalize the panel for a small fee.

Steve1968LS2

03-22-2006, 08:22 AM

Those, or one just like it, are being sold on eBay for $55 plus S&H. A member, SoCal69, of www.camaros.net (http://www.camaros.net) is selling them, here is a link to the thread http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77037&highlight=closeout. I ordered one and will post pics once I get it installed.

I wouldn't say that the $55 ones on camaros.net are "just like" that first one.. about the only simularity is that they both block off that area.

The one in the first pic is a completely custom piece that is very far from a bolt on deal.

Not saying the $55 one isn't nice (it is) just that in truth it has very little in common with the one posted at the beginning of this thread. :)

scogin918

03-22-2006, 09:06 AM

I'll take that any day of the week over the Detroit Speed version. I just spent some decent bucks on a Ron Davis radiator. Why would I want to cover it up? I'm not saying anything bad about DSE's product; it's just not for me.

edit: Just bought one.

Steve1968LS2

03-22-2006, 06:39 PM

importkiller69ss

03-22-2006, 07:55 PM

i know socal69 is selling tons of them and can even get them polished adonized or milled for more....i think he has sold liek 20 on camaros.net...but i really like the one in the first post..i think iam try it wil the templet i have

scogin918

03-23-2006, 03:48 AM

my bad. I just like the smaller one better. that and the $340 leftover that I can use for an aluminum driveshaft.

Steve1968LS2

03-23-2006, 07:16 AM

my bad. I just like the smaller one better. that and the $340 leftover that I can use for an aluminum driveshaft.

Ain't nothing wrong with that.. :)

CAMAROBOY69

03-23-2006, 11:11 AM

My closeout from SoCal69 should be here wednesday the 29th. :)

Steve Chryssos

03-24-2006, 07:09 AM

That sounds too cheap. Better hurry up and place an order before the seller realizes that he ain't making any money.

CAMAROBOY69

03-24-2006, 07:12 AM

That sounds too cheap. Better hurry up and place an order before the seller realizes that he ain't making any money.
:lol: Thats exactly what I thought. I dont know how he can sell them for that price. Even the shipping price was affordable.

rocketrod

03-24-2006, 10:20 AM

That sounds too cheap. Better hurry up and place an order before the seller realizes that he ain't making any money.
I agree that he could get more $$ for his closeout. Based on his post over at camaros.net, http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77037&page=2&highlight=closeout, he said,"The metal is .060 aluminum CNC machined on my mill table.". Anyone know what a sheet of .060 aluminum goes for? I can't imagine that he isn't making some decent $$ given the cost for materials.

rockdogz

03-24-2006, 12:17 PM

CAMAROBOY69

03-30-2006, 05:02 AM

Got it yesterday - this is a nice piece. It's not just flat stock either - it has some bends in it. I will try to take it over to my car when I visit it in the paint slammer today and see how well it fits. There's even an adhesive strip on the top to protect against scratching during shipping! :cheers:
What bends does yours have in it? Did you buy the one from SoCal69? Mine arrived yesterday and its just flat. It looks nice but I didnt have any bends or anything in mine. I would have had it installed last night but the 2 bolts that hold it in snapped right off in my car. Thats just how my luck has been this month. At least the closeout piece is nice. this is the bottom view. The top has a protective strip that I didnt want to peel off yet.
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rockdogz

03-30-2006, 09:54 AM

I think so, ebay name was derelss396. It looks like the same piece, except about 4" or so from each end was bent slightly.

CAMAROBOY69

03-30-2006, 09:55 AM

Mabey he doesnt bend them any more. :dunno: Mine was perfectly flat.

smittys69

03-30-2006, 09:56 AM

Yeah - got mine yesterday as well and it is getting painted today. The bends are 2-3" from each end and it only kicks it up just a little. I wouldn't worry abuot it as you can massage it to make it fit as needed. Can't wait to get it installed.

CAMAROBOY69

03-30-2006, 09:57 AM

Watch those studs that you unscrew. Mine snapped right off. :pat:

scogin918

03-30-2006, 11:22 AM

Mine came in two days ago and had two bends, one on each end. I like the piece a lot and can't wait for the support bars. I was also impressed with the packaging.

Steve1968LS2

03-30-2006, 11:31 AM

Very nice.. Should be a vast improvement over the open area.

Does it use the factory support bars?

CAMAROBOY69

03-30-2006, 11:33 AM

Very nice.. Should be a vast improvement over the open area.

Does it use the factory support bars?
No if you have factory support bars you will have to trim the very ends of them. About 1/2". Not a big deal at all. A quick zap with a cutting wheel and the ends are gone. :) Like I said if my studs didnt break off last night for the hood bumpers then it would have already been installed.

CAMAROBOY69

03-30-2006, 11:36 AM

Incorrect information.

4MuscleMachines

03-30-2006, 12:10 PM

Mine came in two days ago and had two bends, one on each end. I like the piece a lot and can't wait for the support bars. I was also impressed with the packaging.
Is he making custom support bars?

69ratfed

03-30-2006, 12:11 PM

I ordered one from derelss396 as well. Ordered mine on Tuesday. Hope it comes tomorrow.:bananna2:

scogin918

03-30-2006, 03:20 PM

I believe he said he has plans to make his own support bars like the ones in the pictures posted on ebay.

colt zantop

03-30-2006, 04:58 PM

I just bought one....you cant even make one for that after time involved!!!!I made a templete about a month ago and was gonna make my own but for 55.00 and its looks so clean too! you cant beat that price!

69ratfed

04-03-2006, 09:45 AM

Got mine today. :cheers: Cannot make up my mind to leave it alone or polish it.:banghead:

CAMAROBOY69

04-03-2006, 09:58 AM

Got mine today. :cheers: Cannot make up my mind to leave it alone or polish it.:banghead:
Funny I was trying to decide the same thing. I think I will leave mine the way it is. That way it will match all of my billet looking stuff in the engine compartment. Well the billet stuff I will get some day. :lmao:

69ratfed

04-03-2006, 10:22 AM

Funny I was trying to decide the same thing. I think I will leave mine the way it is. That way it will match all of my billet looking stuff in the engine compartment. Well the billet stuff I will get some day. :lmao:

Great minds think alike.:smoke:

Rick Dorion

04-03-2006, 10:33 AM

I made my own and had it powdercoated flat black, which is actually more of a satin. I slipped mine under the support bars so they help hold in down.

CAMAROBOY69

04-03-2006, 12:10 PM

Rick,
Do you have any teaser pics of your closeout installed?

Rick Dorion

04-04-2006, 04:00 AM

Unfortunately, no. I'm in the middle of pulling the engine out :)

colt zantop

04-11-2006, 08:41 AM

just installed mine...looks awesome. now trimming your support bars...is that for 69's only because mine doesnt even come close to the support bars....its suppose to sit under the 2 bolts that attach the hood latch to the header panel. now if you install it above those 2 bolts...then it interferes with the support bars........just curious.....LMK.....

CAMAROBOY69

04-11-2006, 08:43 AM

I will install mine on thursday. My studs broke off so I am just going to weld nuts on and thread the new bump stops into the welded nuts. When I was mocking it up it looked great!

toofun

04-13-2006, 09:09 AM

OK gotta say it before someone else does....

:postpics:

toofun

04-13-2006, 09:30 AM

DAMN!!! Oh well just had to have it!!!...... Just placed my order :yum:

CAMAROBOY69

04-13-2006, 04:18 PM

I just got done bolting it in. Looks great. Sorry no pics yet.

madmax

04-14-2006, 10:31 AM

I just got done bolting it in. Looks great. Sorry no pics yet.

Well.. damn you!

SoCal69

04-14-2006, 03:50 PM

I just got done bolting it in. Looks great. Sorry no pics yet.

Did you get in in allright? Sorry about the instructions, I'll make good. Here's a black baked enameled panel I engraved as a sample, don't think it'll last long.https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/http://xs76.xs.to/pics/06156/67rsss1.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs76&d=06156&f=67rsss1.jpg)https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/http://xs76.xs.to/pics/06156/67rsss2.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs76&d=06156&f=67rsss2.jpg)

6'9"Witha69

04-14-2006, 03:53 PM

I just got done bolting it in. Looks great. Sorry no pics yet.Come on, the time has come. I want to see what it looks like.

streetk14

04-15-2006, 12:45 AM

I bought one too, couldn't pass it up for that price. My front end is apart, so it will be a while before it is installed. Lets see some installed pics guys!

colt zantop

04-16-2006, 03:16 PM

heres some installed pics you guys asked for...sorry for the crappy pics....

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-4/1172137/MVC-003S.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-4/1172137/MVC-001S.JPG

rocketrod

04-16-2006, 05:50 PM

Colt z,
Looks great

colt zantop

04-17-2006, 03:26 PM

thanks! I think its the best 55.00 bucks ive spent in awhile on this car..

Steve1968LS2

04-17-2006, 03:48 PM

heres some installed pics you guys asked for...sorry for the crappy pics....

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-4/1172137/MVC-003S.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-4/1172137/MVC-001S.JPG

Looks great.. and MUCH better than the open hole.. :cool:

colt zantop

04-21-2006, 09:32 AM

THANKS Steve! where is everyone elses "installed" pics!!! I posted mine...let see some others guys!!!!! I know a ton of you ordered them!

CAMAROBOY69

04-21-2006, 09:38 AM

I put the camaro aside now that my road track event is done at gingerman. Spent the last couple months neglecting Heather and her mustang. Last night I moved all the boxes and misc items off of my girlfriends Mustang and put them on my Camaro. So the camaro is going to rest for a while and the Mustang is going to get the attention.
I will try to get pics sometime within the next couple weeks. He sent me a new one because the other one I had was missing the bends at the end. So after I install this new one I will get pics. The other one still looks great on there but this new one will be even better. Socal69 has great customer service and will make sure you are 100% happy. He is going to do real well with his products.

silver69

04-26-2006, 06:31 AM

Here is some pics of installed panel

silver69

04-26-2006, 06:47 AM

one more time

colt zantop

04-26-2006, 10:41 AM

NICE! thanks for sharing.....any others??

HLSASS

05-07-2006, 08:10 PM

This is a pic of the DSE core support closeout we just installed. It fit perfectly. We painted it black to match the car/engine bay. I also used the DSE hood hinges which I salivate over every time I see them. An incredible piece of engineering. Well worth the money.

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