Penny on the cover of Super Chevy

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey, even though I work at a car magazine it's still pretty exciting.. Look for my '68 in the August issue of Super Chevy. The mag has a bright orange pro-touring Camaro on the cover. lol

Oh, as a bonus here's a shot of the car we didn't use in the feature...

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/pennyshot.jpg

Make sure you buy an issue if you can. It's important for issues that deal with pro-touring cars to do well. Makes it easier to run more PT stuff in the future.

[eville]

AWESOME! *lol*

[olds87]

I just bought a copy of one during my lunch time at work. Nice

[Steve1968LS2]

AWESOME! *lol*

Sorta funny to be hacking up the car at the same time it's coming out on the cover of a magazine..

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Of course there's a good plug in there for pt.com :headbang:

[trapin]

Picked up my issue today. Haven't had a chance to read it yet. Kids and wife kept gettin' in the way. LOL!

[WS6]

very nice. Congrats Steve.

[Larry Callahan]

Got mine in the mail today. Nice feature and thanks for the plug!!!

[Zeventy1Z]

your car rocks!!!! I just bought your issue... SUPER AWESOME!

[Rantheman]

Congrats I am going to need to look into getting one!

[Steve1968LS2]

Here's a bonus shot that we didn't end up using in the story.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[parsonsj]

I haven't bought Super Chevy in a while (since Prodigy was in it). I'll be picking up a copy now. Congrats!

jp

[slenning]

Congrats Steve, can't wait to get my copy!!

[David Sloan]

Congrats Steve!
Cant wait to see it. should be in the mail soon!

[mpozzi]

Woo Hoo, Steve . . . way to go and congratulations!!! How's the repairs coming along??? Hopefully, Penny will be back in action soon.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Congrats on getting the cover, Steve!

[dodge]

congrats on the cover shot

[55chevyman]

got mine in the mail the other day, congrats on the cover steve, great article:headbang:

[BA.]

I keep thinking that I want my car to be as sweet as Penny one day, or at least good enough to be in Pennys shadow.

Everytime I read about Penny, i wonder if I've set my sights too high! :)

Congrats on the cover shot Steve.

[formula98]

Now I'm really bummed! I'm in Germany for another week and my issue is sitting at home in the mail. Congrats Steve!

[Part Time]

Man...How do you resize pictures? Guess I'm off to BestBuy for a bigger flat panel.:throw:

[chop]

Congrats. Car looks great in the pics before the unfortunate incident...and will again soon, I'm sure.

[Flash68]

Great shots. That stance is money.

Steve, if you don't mind I have a couple questions on your setup. Are these specs from your webpage still up to date?

18x10 forged three-piece front Forgeline wheels
18x12 forged three-piece rear Forgeline wheels
275/35/18 front Michelin Pilot Sport tires
335/35/18 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires
Dana 60 rear end with 4.11 gears
Detroit Locker and Moser axels
Custom 4-link coil-over rear suspension

Is your Dana 60 stock length for a 68 Camaro? I have a Currie 9" in my 68 and want to nail down the stance.

Can you tell me your backspacing for both front and rear? I want to run the same tire sizes as you I think.

I believe you have a Lateral Dynamics 3 link now if I recall. ?

Also, how much lower than stock is your setup currently?

thanks much.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Very,very impressive Steve...car looks like pure muscle.
Congrats and I hope she's close to tearing up pavement.

[Steve1968LS2]

Great shots. That stance is money.

Steve, if you don't mind I have a couple questions on your setup. Are these specs from your webpage still up to date?

18x10 forged three-piece front Forgeline wheels
18x12 forged three-piece rear Forgeline wheels
275/35/18 front Michelin Pilot Sport tires
335/35/18 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires
Dana 60 rear end with 4.11 gears
Detroit Locker and Moser axels
Custom 4-link coil-over rear suspension

Is your Dana 60 stock length for a 68 Camaro? I have a Currie 9" in my 68 and want to nail down the stance.

Can you tell me your backspacing for both front and rear? I want to run the same tire sizes as you I think.

I believe you have a Lateral Dynamics 3 link now if I recall. ?

Also, how much lower than stock is your setup currently?

thanks much.

Sorry I missed your question..

Those are specs from when I got the car.. and some were off (incorrect)

Here they are now..

18x9 front wheels.. 6 7/8" backspace
18x12 rear wheels.. 6 inch backsapce
Strange 9" with lateral dynamics 3-link

The front backspace will not work for you unless you're running the same suspension as I am. You'll need to calculate what will work best for you. Most aftermarket subframes let you run a wide front tire (DSE, Morrison, ETC)

I have no idea how much lower my car is from stock.. it has coil overs so I can set it where ever I like.

Did that answer your questions?

Thanks

[Rick Dorion]

Read the article last night. Great coverage, Steve, and well written. Of course more detail would always be great! But, I'll be rereading it a few more times!

Congratulations.

[Steve Chryssos]

I FINALLY found a copy. The looks (looked) amazing. Definitely one of my all time favorites. I will add this to my magazine collection.

[Steve1968LS2]

Read the article last night. Great coverage, Steve, and well written. Of course more detail would always be great! But, I'll be rereading it a few more times!

Congratulations.

Well, at over 10,000 charaters it was already twice as long as a normal Super Chevy story.. Campisano wanted the story to be more detailed about how hard it is to put and LSx engine into a classic musclecar.

I could have made it twice as long, lol.. writing about your own stuff is EASY.

Thanks for the compliment.

[Steve1968LS2]

I FINALLY found a copy. The looks (looked) amazing. Definitely one of my all time favorites. I will add this to my magazine collection.

Thanks Steevo.. What do you think about your spoiler on Penny? I'm trying to imagine it..

[Boulder69]

Any shots of the back seat "delete"? Just curious how that is finished off. Amazing car, one of my favorites for sure.

[Steve1968LS2]

Any shots of the back seat "delete"? Just curious how that is finished off. Amazing car, one of my favorites for sure.

Actually it looked like hell at that point since I hadn't even had the chance to do the interior..

Shoot me a PM with your email and I can send you a pic.. it was pretty simple.

[Young Gun]

id love to see the rear delete if you wouldnt mind sending me pictures

[email protected]

[novanutcase]

The link in the first post made me want to throw up!!

Congrats on the Super Chevy hit!

Hey are you going to be in Columbus? It looks like Ol' Rodgers putting together a big gang of guys that will be roaming around the grounds! Love to have you there to witness the piracy!!! LOL!!!

John

[Steve1968LS2]

id love to see the rear delete if you wouldnt mind sending me pictures

[email protected]

Here you go.. just simple and carpeted. I bowed out to match the wheel wells..

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/backarea.jpg

[Young Gun]

WOW!!! that looks incredible...did you just weld a piece of sheet metal between the two tubs and carpet it up?

[Steve1968LS2]

WOW!!! that looks incredible...did you just weld a piece of sheet metal between the two tubs and carpet it up?

Actually it was made from a bendable board. Secured at the bottom with brackets then bent backward in an arch and secured to the package tray area. Then just carpeted over. Kept the area from looking so empty.

[Boulder69]

Thanks! That was close to what I was picturing in my head but it really helped to see it actually executed. Right-click -> Save Image As....

[JEFFTATE]

Thanks Steve ! , I will buy one.

[Scatpack]

Man, I have so many pictures of your car saved on my computer. I guess it's time to add one more. As you're tearing it down, keep the magazine handy to remind you of what it'll be like soon. Awesome car

[awr68]

Congrats on the cover!! Just read it the other night...good stuff!

[Steve Chryssos]

Thanks Steevo.. What do you think about your spoiler on Penny? I'm trying to imagine it..

It'd look great. Of course I'd say that. No really. It's a very agressive look--much like your wheels. For the blue car, we will be polishing the front and painting the rear black with natural aluminum struts. I recommend the same for your car. Only one 67/68 left, too. And one 69 remaining. The rest are all spoken for. So you will be in pretty exclusive company. One of only ten.

Salespitch off.

[Rybar]

Hey Steve, just got my issue (had trouble finding it) and the article and photos of Penny look Badass. Congrats and good luck with the repairs.

[Thrillrr]

I picked up my copy yesterday.

[black68ss]

Actually it was made from a bendable board. Secured at the bottom with brackets then bent backward in an arch and secured to the package tray area. Then just carpeted over. Kept the area from looking so empty.

Sorry I missed it, but what happen to Penny? That is a beautiful car! Later Steve! :eek:

[steemin]

Congratulations Steve,
I will certainly be picking up a copy soon.
Scott

[Steve Chryssos]

Steve,
The spoiler decision has been made for you. The last of the 67/68's is sold. And only one 69 spoiler remaining.
/Steve

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,
The spoiler decision has been made for you. The last of the 67/68's is sold. And only one 69 spoiler remaining.
/Steve

Why didn't you tell me that this morning when we talked!!! lol

Dammit.. if I had know you only had one left I would have just bought the damn thing and tried it out.

You are SO in trouble mister!!

[ssdeuce]

Congrats!

[99 BUCKET]

had to read the whole thing right there at the stand. food could wait.

[Steve1968LS2]

had to read the whole thing right there at the stand. food could wait.

Did you still buy the magazine? If not then that's stealing.. lol


I hope it sells well, would be a nice shot in the arm for the PT segment and for LSx stuff.

:bananna2:

[ssdeuce]

I hope it sells well, would be a nice shot in the arm for the PT segment and for LSx stuff.

:bananna2:

Since you are talking about magazines selling well because of a segment. I have had my August copy of PHR for a while. I haven't even cracked it because on the cover there is a 70 Camaro with a blower :eek: sticking out of the hood.

[Steve1968LS2]

Since you are talking about magazines selling well because of a segment. I have had my August copy of PHR for a while. I haven't even cracked it because on the cover there is a 70 Camaro with a blower :eek: sticking out of the hood.

Don't fret.. next month will make you happy in your pants .. :bananna2:

[Steve Chryssos]

Why didn't you tell me that this morning when we talked!!! lol

Dammit.. if I had know you only had one left I would have just bought the damn thing and tried it out.

You are SO in trouble mister!!

uhh.....:help!:


Post #40......Only one 67/68 left, too. And one 69 remaining. The rest are all spoken for. So you will be in pretty exclusive company. One of only ten.

Salespitch off.

[Steve1968LS2]

uhh.....:help!:

Don't be taking that approach with me... you had me on the phone. Any decent salesman would have said "Well, you can wait to decided but I only have one left..."

Don't you know how to pressure your customer? I was counting on you! Now I'm going to have to waste my $$ on crap like food and shelter...

;)

I had talked myself into it today.. dammit! :hammer:

[olds87]

Don't be taking that approach with me... you had me on the phone. Any decent salesman would have said "Well, you can wait to decided but I only have one left..."

Don't you know how to pressure your customer? I was counting on you! Now I'm going to have to waste my $$ on crap like food and shelter...

;)

I had talked myself into it today.. dammit! :hammer:

That is funny :rotfl: some what.

[Damn True]

Don't be taking that approach with me... you had me on the phone. Any decent salesman would have said "Well, you can wait to decided but I only have one left..."

Don't you know how to pressure your customer? I was counting on you! Now I'm going to have to waste my $$ on crap like food and shelter...

;)

I had talked myself into it today.. dammit! :hammer:

Rupp, see if any of the ad-sales guys have a Dale Carnegie book they'd be willing to part with.

I was bummed to find out they were all gone as well.

Steve-O, you only have to sell 8 more to justify another production run.

[audioman]

Nice car. Congrats on the cover and everyone here should have a subscription to Super Chevy. IMO.

I read your article and I have a suggestion. Put in a I-pod like we did on John Parsons car. He told me he loves it ,sounds great and there's no mega watt stereo system. All you see is an I-pod in his one off docking port in the center console and speakers in the door panels. Everything else is hidden including the 8" sub in- between the rear buckets in a custom center piece.

However, I'll take a mega watt stereo system anyday!!!I love great sound.

[Steve1968LS2]

Nice car. Congrats on the cover and everyone here should have a subscription to Super Chevy. IMO.

I read your article and I have a suggestion. Put in a I-pod like we did on John Parsons car. He told me he loves it ,sounds great and there's no mega watt stereo system. All you see is an I-pod in his one off docking port in the center console and speakers in the door panels. Everything else is hidden including the 8" sub in- between the rear buckets in a custom center piece.

However, I'll take a mega watt stereo system anyday!!!I love great sound.

Already planed out and ready.. except with a ZUNE :)

And thanks!