Penny Lives!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Yep, with the air induction on we were able to fire her up on saturday.. :woot:

Exhaust tomorrow, alignment next, dynamat, finish wiring, install Wilwood brakes, interior and tune.

Goal is for the Del Mar Good Guys show...

Thanks to Scott at Lateral-g for hosting the vids!

http://www.lateral-g.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=327

[dropit69]

wohooo sounds wicked Steve..bet you just can't wait to get her out and tear up some courses..or streets..or whatever gets in your way..lol

[Flash68]

that sounds insanely good.......

[1Fine69]

its....aliiiiive! u shouldnt be aloud to build cars anymore. now i feel really bad about mine haha

[CRCRFT78]

That sounded sick. I want to see it run NOW.

[Steve1968LS2]

That sounded sick. I want to see it run NOW.

We were going to drive it a bit.. just one problem.

I forgot to bleed the clutch :pat:

lol.. the trans wouldn't go into gear. Oh well, easy enough to do.

The guys at BEST OF SHOW COACHWORKS have been great and I couldn't have gotten to where I am now without their help. Terrific group of gearheads, even John ;)

[Rubes]

That is one awsome ride, and an inspiration to me, and I'm sure alot of others here. You probably didnt spend that much more than some of us, just do the right things the right way and THAT is the result. Your eye for clean execution, color coordination, meticulous attention to detail are certainly beyond reproach.

Now I wanna see the video of that mean mamma jamma layin down 100' of rubber!!!
:6gears:

[Steve1968LS2]

That is one awsome ride, and an inspiration to me, and I'm sure alot of others here. You probably didnt spend that much more than some of us, just do the right things the right way and THAT is the result. Your eye for clean execution, color coordination, meticulous attention to detail are certainly beyond reproach.

Now I wanna see the video of that mean mamma jamma layin down 100' of rubber!!!
:6gears:

I've been trying to figure how much this car would cost to build if you did most of the assembly yourself and farmed out the normal stuff like paint, interior, fabrication and such. I think this car could be duplicated for $70k. Maybe $80k... not having an audio system, AC or heat saves money ;)

[aonghus]

Funny, I once read that Stielow built the mule for $80k. I wish I could quote a source, not sure where I read it. Might have even been the PHR articles someone had scanned.

This mean there might be some room opening up in the shop for my car? :doh:

Looking good Rupp. Sucker'll sure be mean when its opened up!

[ss dave]

Congrats Steve! Your adivce and articles have been an enormous help and inspiration.
Dave

[Joey_H]

Sweet! Who's going to do the exhaust? That shop in Placentia PHR uses? :woot:

[trapin]

Sounds wicked, Steve. Have you had a chance to have the PCM tuned on the chassis dyno?

If not, we'll be wanting a video of that too. I'm sure everyone would agree that we have GOT to hear the wonderful sound of that LS2 screaming bloody murder on a chassis dyno.

[Steve1968LS2]

Sounds wicked, Steve. Have you had a chance to have the PCM tuned on the chassis dyno?

If not, we'll be wanting a video of that too. I'm sure everyone would agree that we have GOT to hear the wonderful sound of that LS2 screaming bloody murder on a chassis dyno.

No chassis tune yet. Speartech got it in the ballpark and the E38 is pretty adept at tuning itself to some degree. The chassis dyno will be in a couple weeks. Oh, and there will be video :)

[Steve1968LS2]

Sweet! Who's going to do the exhaust? That shop in Placentia PHR uses? :woot:

Normally I would use the Muffler Man. However, the car is 80 miles away in San Mateo so I'm using a place called Wagners Performance in Oceanside. It's close and they do excelent work. The whole system will be flanged so I can get it coated easily.

[Joey_H]

I'm glad I live in SoCal so hopefully I can see "El Centavo Malo" in person. :worship:

[Steve68]

Malo must mead bad,

I'm the Dialblo Blanco, maybe I should change my name, thats what my Cuban friends call me !!!

Sounds good, can't wait to hear some WOT runs!!!

[LMDGUY]

I CALL "SHOTGUN" !! sounds wicked.

[muthstryker]

wow thats awsome what did you all do to the motor?

[THX 138]

awesome. Except the '67 taillights :here!:

[Steve68]

I wasn't going to say nothing!!!!! on the taillights,

[BonzoHansen]

woo-hoo!!!

[Steve1968LS2]

awesome. Except the '67 taillights :here!:

Damn, does that mean I can't enter the "stock restord" class??? I had my chalk ready to go on :(



:angel:

[MrQuick]

lovely, sounds real good Steve.

[ACEFOOTER]

Loooking good and sounding AWESOME! Can't wait to see those tires a roasting!

[novanutcase]

Speechless....that thing sounds MEAN!!!!

[Restomod]

I think you need a bigger cam!! LOL J/K!! Sounds and looks GREAT!!!

[Bow Tie 67]

Sounds great! Will there be a full article on it when finished?

[Yelcamino]

Sounds great, looks great, I can only imagine what it's going to be like to drive! Well done Steve!

[steemin]

Steve,
Sounds great.
It has certainly been fun watching this cars journey.
I can't wait to see it in action.
Scott

[EFI69Cam]

Damn, does that mean I can't enter the "stock restord" class??? I had my chalk ready to go on :(



:angel:

I think they'd throw you out because the date codes on your spark plug wires are wrong.

[Steve1968LS2]

I think they'd throw you out because the date codes on your spark plug wires are wrong.

lol.. actually it's fun when you go to a show and the "chalk guys" walk by and make comments about how you cut up and ruined a classic.. blah blah blah..

Makes me smile.

There is less in this car from '68 then from 2006.

[trapin]

lol.. actually it's fun when you go to a show and the "chalk guys" walk by and make comments about how you cut up and ruined a classic.. blah blah blah..

Makes me smile.

There is less in this car from '68 then from 2006.
You mean "Camaro Nerds"? That's what I like to call them. Oh trust me....the Camaro Superfest in Washtenaw will be my most anticipated car show when I'm ready to roll. They boast the largest population of Camaro Nerds in the country. And they're as pompous as hell too. I've already had dealings with them in the past and I can't WAIT to hear what they have to say when they see my car.

[EFI69Cam]

You mean "Camaro Nerds"? That's what I like to call them. Oh trust me....the Camaro Superfest in Washtenaw will be my most anticipated car show when I'm ready to roll. They boast the largest population of Camaro Nerds in the country. And they're as pompous as hell too. I've already had dealings with them in the past and I can't WAIT to hear what they have to say when they see my car.

If they truly are nerds, then the appropriate response to them would be a super-atomic wedgie.

[Beegs]

Steve, Penny is hot!

I can't hear your motor right now because my wife decided last week to get a "litter box trained" BUNNY for my six year old son. You see, this little SOB is chewing wires as fast as I can solder them, he just hacked my speaker wires last night!

"Hey Dad while you were at work, Columbus (yup that's his name) got through that razor wire barrier you put up and ate some more wires."

Oh well the kids like him.

Penny wants me to listen to her and that is motivation enough for me to break out the iron and solder the speaker wires back together. Keep up the good work, I have very much enjoyed your updates.

Maybe I can get long ears to chew on my 220V feed for the plasma cutter. :)

[Kenova]

Maybe I can get long ears to chew on my 220V feed for the plasma cutter. :)
They like to eat drywall. :naughty:
Ken

[formula]

exhaust? why? sounds perfect as-is.

My room mate had no idea it was a car. "is that some sort of machine gun?" lol

[Mean 69]

It sounds terrific in the video, but it sounds even better in person (sorry Steve, Dicky started her up for me on Tuesday for a sec....). Idles so mean, even the old school Chevy guys can't help but love it.

M

[justanova]

even the old school Chevy guys can't help but love it.


the "chop":hail: is perfect

[Bandit]

You mean "Camaro Nerds"? That's what I like to call them. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
They have "Firebird Nerds" too at Pontiac shows...I enjoy pissing them off! :seizure:

Bad Penny looks absolutely astounding and sounds wicked! I have been waiting for this car to get done! Awesome! :1st:

[TonyL]

I so want an LS engine.

Sounds good steve.

[Gordz32]

Mark is right, the things sounds just nasty, the video reminds me of an old steam train engine jugin along. All I know is now I know I'm gonna run a late model efi engine. Fuel economy, tuning, and a nasty chop! Car looks Smoking!:smoke:

[camaro608]

That is one awsome ride, and an inspiration to me, and I'm sure alot of others here. You probably didnt spend that much more than some of us, just do the right things the right way and THAT is the result. Your eye for clean execution, color coordination, meticulous attention to detail are certainly beyond reproach.

Now I wanna see the video of that mean mamma jamma layin down 100' of rubber!!!
:6gears:sign me up for that video :worship: :bananna2:

[BretB]

Any video with the exhaust? Would love to hear it. Bad A$$ car, by the way.

[Firckn]

Your finished project has inspired us all :jawdrop:

[camaro608]

:thankyou:

yah thats what you deserve!!!!!

[Nate K]

That car is sick!! Sounds like it will lay down some hate.

[sunkistcamaro]

Holy crap
I thought I was in love with your 69 Camaro...
You got a hell of a car!

[my69rocks]

Steve,
Penny looks awesome! Starting up for the 1st time is an exciting moment!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

lol.. actually it's fun when you go to a show and the "chalk guys" walk by and make comments about how you cut up and ruined a classic.. blah blah blah..

Makes me smile.

There is less in this car from '68 then from 2006.


you only live once.. and they aint livin it for you.

cut up!

anyways.. lets see more pics!

[ItsA68]

Steve,

What is the forgeline finish color on the center of Penny's wheels? I have a 'buddernut' yellow '68, and I'm thinking something thats grayish would look great like their "gunmetal" finish. I'm likin' the looks of the finish you have...

Thanks,

~~fred francis

[atomicjoe23]

Steve,
I got to see your car today (and chat with you a bit about some of the products that you've used on your car. . .the young guy with all the tattoos on his arms) and I just wanted to thank you again for sharing your thoughts and experiences with me! The car looks awesome!!! Good luck on the little things you said you still had to work on!

Joel

[68cutlass]

Steve,
thanks for taking the time out to talk to me yesterday. You said that you thought it looked better in pictures than in person but I have to disagree with you. The detail work that you put into the car, like the support for the air intake, you just have to see & experience firsthand to really appreciate. Penny is going to inspire a lot of people and builds. I'm now looking at how I can get that clean & smooth look under the hood for my Olds. And thanks for not telling my wife how much it cost to build. She'd think that we're all insane!
-Mark

[nitrorocket]

Sounds mean!

[Kenova]

Sounds mean!
:hmm: Penny, Steve, or Mark's wife? :poke:
Ken

[nitrorocket]

:rolleyes:

Penny!

Gotta love the LS motors, They are the single best thing that has happend to the hardcore power enthusiasts with classic cars, insane power capability, light weight, rock solid reliability, race engine platform, and awesome MPG!!!:worship:

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,

What is the forgeline finish color on the center of Penny's wheels? I have a 'buddernut' yellow '68, and I'm thinking something thats grayish would look great like their "gunmetal" finish. I'm likin' the looks of the finish you have...

Thanks,

~~fred francis

Yep, gunmetal :) (with titanium bolts)

[formula98]

Hi Steve, when are you going to update your web site? I keep going, in hope of seeing penny, but see the 69 still has the top spot.

Penny is coming along great, can't wait to see more.

Ron

[novanutcase]

Hey Steve!!

How was Del Mar???

John

[FJB2069]

Steve,

DId you use a remote oil filter mount? If so where did you mount it?

[PT_79_TA_461]

wow that sounds really wicked!! i bet some ricer pulling up to you would just roll up his window and let your go first, what size meats you got in the bad, looks great!

[Steve1968LS2]

Better, and bigger, vids at the bottom of this page:

http://www.z069.us/68/pics.htm

There are also new build shots.

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,

DId you use a remote oil filter mount? If so where did you mount it?

Became to big a PITA to run the lines with how the headers routed.