69 Camaro Project Vert

[colin204]

My project begins

Tony at Muscle Car Metal did an excellent job restoring the shell.

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He also installed the Art Morrison rear subframe during the build that Frank at Prodigy Customs ordered for me. I have a feeling Frank will be getting a lot of my money during this build.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/ArtRear-1.jpg


DSE mini tubs installed

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Got it on the rotisserie

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[Rod]

I like it :seizure: more please

[CruizinKev]

looks good!! :twothumbs

[colin204]

Plans for the project:
- 6.2 liter All Aluminum L92 with LS3 intake
- Considering the TCI 6x automatic six speed transmission
- Ricks stainless EFI tank
- Art Morrison front subframe and subframe connectors
- Willwood Brake Package
- Forgeline Wheels
- Smooth firewall and relocated wiper motor
- Custom black interior
- Have not decided on exterior color yet

[Motown 454]

Nice project keep us updated. Tony does some nice work.

[Chevrolaine]

Awesome, nice to see a convertible for a change.

[colin204]

Need some help from the experts. I am going to prep and coat the underside with a bed liner and need to make sure I have the steps correct so it turns out good.

1. Sand any surface rust that may be present on the non edp coated pieces such as the subframe and mini tubs (will 180 grit work?)
2. Red Scotch bright the areas to spray that have the edp coating or should I just use 180 grit?
3. Clean with waterborne wax and grease remover
4. Dry the panels and then wipe down with tack cloth
5. Spray SPI epoxy primer (How many coats?)
6. Seam seal all the panels (any recommendations or favorites for sealer?)
7. Should I put another coat of epoxy primer on and what is my time window from first coat of epoxy primer?
8. Apply bedliner coating (What is my window to put over the epoxy primer without having to scuff with red scotch bright?)
9. What are your recommendations for undercoating? I was looking at Raptor or SPI.

Please give me your input to the above info on what I am using and if I have the steps in the right order.

Thanks
Colin

[colin204]

Here are some pictures during the build process:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/100_1785-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/MuscleCarMetalBuild6-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/MuscleCarMetalBuild9-1.jpg

[dropit69]

great project i have a dynacorn convert i picked up last year that has 4 link and c4 front clip ill be starting on soon ..i love converts..i will be following your for sure..

[dhutton]

I'm not so sure that I would put bedliner on all that new metal. I would just epoxy prime it and apply chassis black. I think buyers wonder what is under bedliner when they see it on a car.

I like to use the two part 3M seam sealers.

[icemanrd19]

when are you going to start the progress pic?

[colin204]

Starting to make some progress. The car is now at Rod's Car Craft.

Art Morrison front subframe delivered
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[colin204]

Smoothing out the firewall
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Car on wheels
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[colin204]

Subframe connectors being installed
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[colin204]

It is now sitting on the ground

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/01/1FEED2CA4BCC4BE3BD386A49752C42B184712000-1.jpg

[KnightMare]

Great looking build, figured out a color yet?

[colin204]

I am thinking about Cyber Gray

[KnightMare]

I was looking at that paint chip the other day for one of my Chevelle's haha