John's 68 Camaro "Bloodline"

[John510]

I dont have a name for it yet but it is going to be black with a white bumble bee stripe. LS1/T56, black houndstooth interior, and unsure of rear at this point. For now its name can be "Its getting there" until I find a better one.

Here is a pic I snapped today while in the blasting booth right before it was blasted.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938464@N03/2359312851/in/set-72157602500448132/

[class67]

Cool! keep us updated. How long do you expect the project to take?

[John510]

Cool! keep us updated. How long do you expect the project to take?

Im hoping to have it done by end of this year.

[John510]

WooHoo its blasted. Now time for Epoxy tomorrow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938464@N03/2363432612/in/set-72157602500448132/

[Young Gun]

looks awsome! great progress!

[Morgan]

Nice project, funny I never get tired of '68 Camaros

[Steve68]

Cool, what are the plans?

[John510]

Cool, what are the plans?

Well I started as it going to be a 396SS resto but plans changed. I fell in love with the pro touring cars.

It will have:
New quarter, full floor, trunk, dash, etc
DSE mini tubs
4 link
Unsure on rear maybe 9"
8 pt cage
Vintage Air setup
LS1/T56
18" wheels

Paint will be back to its original Tuxedo black w/ white bumble bee stripe. Interior Im debating on going back to its original black houndstooth or getting some custom front seats and upholstery.

Just need to keep saving money ! This stuff gets expensive

[Motown 454]

Keep the pictures comming, it looks like you've done alot already.
Wayne

[John510]

DSE tubs, new trunk floor. Gets epoxied tomorrow.

Next the window channels, quarter panel, roof, and dash will be replaced.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938464@N03/2404939050/in/set-72157602500448132/

[Morgan]

Look'n good.

[John510]

seam sealed. still needs to get epoxied sometime this week.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938464@N03/2415015663/in/photostream/

[John510]

Heres some updated pics. Sorry for the poor quality they were taken with a cell phone. The tailpan was shaved. The plate for the firewall was tacked in but still needs to be welded all around. I was bored one night so I took my buffer and some compund to the S&P mounts and shined them up.

Anyone want to help me think of a project name? Car is going to be black.

[Satatic]

Wow straight from blasting to primer. Wish cars here were like that.

[1BADRS]

Heres some updated pics. Sorry for the poor quality they were taken with a cell phone. The tailpan was shaved. The plate for the firewall was tacked in but still needs to be welded all around. I was bored one night so I took my buffer and some compund to the S&P mounts and shined them up.

Anyone want to help me think of a project name? Car is going to be black.
First thought that came to mind...
"The Black Beast"......
I like naming things..:rolleyes:

[lt1chevelle]

you would not happen to be john tabias would you?(sorry if i spelt the last name worng)

[John510]

No Im John S.

How about Fatality?

[lt1chevelle]

sorry about that there is a john in hayward thats building a PT camaro also. cars looking good and i like the name "fatality"

[John510]

Here is what a lot of hours, an assortment of sandpaper, and a buffer does to an LS1.

[Rybar]

Nice project and progress John.

[John510]

More progress. My firewall is done. Just need to make the holes that I need before it gets painted. I polished a lot of my LS1 and will be test fitting it this weekend before car gets painted. Hoping to get some paint on it by middle of next week.

[John510]

Well after getting frustrated and trying to sell my car I decided to finish it. I used a super cool ATS crossmember, S&P mounts/Prothane, and Autokraft pan. The booster is a 7" chrome (yellow stuff is masking tape). Next up I need to order a rear Prodigy bar and Moser from Frank.

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[Steve68]

Looks good, much better than selling,

[1971CHEVELLE]

Nice project....looks awsome!:)

[icebird84]

Nice project and I´m happy to see you start on the right end motor , body and then rims at the end , keep up the good work
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[rlplive]

did you have to modify your trans tunnel?

[John510]

did you have to modify your trans tunnel?

No. Everything fits. Not a whole lot of room but it does fit.

[BossaNova]

Progess looks good.
Keep up the good work.

[John510]

I figured I should bring this back from the dead since my car is almost done

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[John510]

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Parts heaven!

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Interior mockup:
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Going with the Bently leather
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Assembly time!
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[John510]

engine in... Soon to be turboed....
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Rear console sneak peak:
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[John510]

If a moderator is reading this can you please change my thread title to ..... Johns 68 Camaro "Bloodline"

[icemanrd19]

like what you did for the tunnel clearance. how did you end up figuring out the dimensions.

[John510]

like what you did for the tunnel clearance. how did you end up figuring out the dimensions.

The body shop did it. Not sure on dimensions. It was done so the motor could be set back a couple inches (which I still need to do once I get plates)

[John510]

Console is done. Carbon is just resting on there for the pic which is why you can see the wood in the corner

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Taillights finally get to go on..
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[Ron.in.SoCal]

Man John. Great vision and execution...:thumbs:

[solarguy09]

Wonderful Work...

[John510]

I drove down to Cupertino yesterday and met Jamie Krogdahl. He made this awesome manifold. Cant wait to install it!!!

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[darkgable79]

Very nice.

[settintrendz]

Oh, Man! Lookin' Awesome.

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Off the charts on the 'sick-o-meter' scale!

[John510]

Well I have some more updates. The manifold is giving me issues. The flanges need to be removed and angled upward in order for it to clear the alternator and sanden. DOH!!!! The headers fit perfectly however I may get different valve cover since I fear the carbon ones might melt. The brakes are installed and look good. Everything will be under the dash even the brake lines. Remote reservoirs will be hidden in the cowl panel that way the firewall will stay perfectly smooth and clean.


Wilwood under dash remote setup

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Here is a shot of the headers and intake mounted. Firewall looks so much cleaner without all of the brake parts showing. Sexy!!!

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[rfalker1]

Yep this is true camaro porn!!! niceee

[mikes70]

Very nice!! Who's doin the upholstery? I saw somewhere you have a shop in Dublin? I have a biz in Dublin, and very much like dealing with Matts Classic Bowties...found them when my car was almost done (is it ever really done, dont think so....)....Mike

[John510]

Very nice!! Who's doin the upholstery? I saw somewhere you have a shop in Dublin? I have a biz in Dublin, and very much like dealing with Matts Classic Bowties...found them when my car was almost done (is it ever really done, dont think so....)....Mike

. I have a restaurant right on the corner or Alcosta and San Ramon Rd.

[mikes70]

I really like the work there doing in your car...which restraunt? We have Dublin Glass on Dub blvd...

[John510]

Mm mmm

[qnitro]

Nice I work for Pizza.. So its a match made in Heaven... :)

[mikes70]

Trial and error, so frustrating, yet so good for us lacking patience...

[KHShapiro]

ove of the cleanest ive seen

[KHShapiro]

what was the mod to the fenders?
Very impressive, i must say. nice attention to detail

[kllrvet]

will the brake booster mounted on the firewall, or will there be just manual brakes?

[MrQuick]

balance bar manual all under dash.

[John510]

Couple of updated pics. Made a new valley pan to fit the intake . Wiring is almost done. Just need to order my Dominator ecu. If all goes as planned should be ready to fire up in a few more weeks.

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[John510]

Here is some updated progress pics. Lexus push button instead of a key with RFID kit from Advanced Key

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Front end is off and getting sprayed

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Manifold finally fits. Just need to epoxy on the TB's. Running a Holley Dominator EFI harness and computer
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[HammerBuilt]

Wow, sweet project! Love the carbon fiber!

[qnitro]

John, think you will have her done for Goodguys in March??

[John510]

John, think you will have her done for Goodguys in March??

Its supposed to be at Autorama in Sac next weekend. They are working on it day and night to meet that goal. Hopefully it makes it.

[qnitro]

awesome...Im looking forward to see it it around our neighborhood..


Its supposed to be at Autorama in Sac next weekend. They are working on it day and night to meet that goal. Hopefully it makes it.

[RBEAST]

good looking ride you've built... did you make it to autorama this weekend or is it next weekend? LOL i always find out about events after they are over and hopefully i didnt miss this one ... hope see car in person

[John510]

Thought I would update you guys on this site. Car was just dyno'd Stock heads and block. Cam and intake hit 527 rwhp and 462 torque. I think we may have hit some sort of NA record on a stock block/head combo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks1NTN1n_hY&feature=youtu.be

[John510]

Haven't updated this in forever. Car is done and drives like a beast.

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[keith4909]

Where did you have the work done?

[John510]

Borelli Motorsports in San Jose tuned it.

[keith4909]

How was your experience with west coast auto craft? Would you have them build you another car?

[Motown 454]

Hi john, so nice seeing the car being fueled ready to go driving. Happy for you .

[TonyHuntimer]

John S,

Great looking Camaro! It must feel good to drive it after all that time. :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[John510]

Thanks guys! yes it does feel great to finally have her done! Cant wait for all the car shows this summer.

[John510]

After reading this thread I just realized it took 4 years to assembly my car!!!! Haha!!!

[John510]

This car is for sale if anyone is interested.