camaro nose el camino update [Archive]

jlcustomz

08-24-2012, 06:38 PM

Finally getting around to making my enderlie style air intake & fiberglass/ aluminum engine bay cover. Long ways to go yet. Intake is 100% hand fabbed & will have 4 red butterflies.
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srh3trinity

08-24-2012, 07:33 PM

Very ambitious! Those hood hinges are cool.

jlcustomz

08-25-2012, 10:07 AM

I'll be prettying up the hood hinges as well soon, drilling & chamfering holes, sanding & polishing, etc.
And before anybody asks, yes it has an air cleaner.

speedfreak68

08-25-2012, 12:48 PM

I'd like to see some more pictures of those hood hinges, Those look like they took a little engineering! looks good!

sokoloka

08-26-2012, 03:57 AM

Quite the undertaking! Do you have any whole car shots?

srh3trinity

08-26-2012, 06:45 AM

Quite the undertaking! Do you have any whole car shots?
I would like to see some more shots too. I am surprised the Camaro nose fits so well.

sixgunsblazing

08-26-2012, 08:51 AM

Is that a real camaro nose, or a recreation with the correct dimensions? Very cool.

jlcustomz

08-26-2012, 10:51 AM

More pics in photobucket link & you tube link. For anyone not registered here that can't use the links, google joe's camaro nose el camino.It will link you to many threads about it, many of which were full of insults from people who probably couldn't change their own oil.
As you can see in 1 photobucket picture, this is an actual camaro ss nose I purchased in oct 09' from recycling place, slightly damaged. Project was a severe pain, had to learn to weld & fabricate with TEO plastic. Removed 3" from center & made MORE pointed than factory version. Made the upper fascia into my hood with a real snorkel opening instead of the fake mailslot. Have yet to hear of anyone else doing a conversion like this or a hood opening like mine. ?? Headlights were 100% handmade with sylvania glass projectors from a junkyard Daewoo, There were no used parts available in oct 09" like there are now. I need to get back to work on improving the hood mehanism. I,ve been on my own for ideas-can't find anything else with the same movement.

Compaan-Designs

08-26-2012, 01:22 PM

I wouldn't do that to an El Camino myself, but you did a great job!
I looked at the video in your signature aswell, but damn. The car looks amazing!

jlcustomz

10-07-2012, 06:07 PM

Lil further along. How's this lookin?https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/DSC00657_zps51075811-1.jpghttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/DSC00656_zpsd9c4700e-1.jpghttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
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whayden2003

10-08-2012, 03:43 AM

wanting to tackle doing this to my elky someday.... Can you post some more pics of your car with the hood close from the side ? or tell me where i could find them thanks

HELLCAMINO

10-08-2012, 08:37 AM

That is some fabulous work!
The only thing I would change is the wheels and tires......too old school for the amount of custom work you have done so far.

jlcustomz

10-08-2012, 02:04 PM

That is some fabulous work!
The only thing I would change is the wheels and tires......too old school for the amount of custom work you have done so far.
Agreed,it's just a money thing right now. Most people have no idea how low my budget has been last few years. I do have 2 cans of plasti dip to sample on the wheels for now & possibly that outdated silver lower section till I custom make ground effects that look like extended rockers.

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-08-2012, 03:46 PM

look good from what I can see ... BUT

close the hood.. pull back.. take a picture of the car as a whole..

THEN you know if the guy is a craftsman.

jlcustomz

10-08-2012, 04:17 PM

?????
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PairOf69's

10-08-2012, 09:25 PM

wtf..........and I mean WTF?
is that a pop up camper

jlcustomz

10-09-2012, 03:30 PM

wtf..........and I mean WTF?
is that a pop up camper

More room for dead bodies.

Trans

10-09-2012, 03:52 PM

JL, Im a big fan of the front end conversion,but thats were it ends,you need to clean it up.The back screams redneck hurst with a touch of starwars hahahahahah,
1.Paint the bottom half of the car black like the rest
2.Get rid of the medevil theme
4.remove the back bumper and put a roll pan in it
5.remove the trans am wing or cover in the back,looks like a roll up camper
6. Get rid of those trucker rims and slap on some stock chevy 2010 camaro rims

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-09-2012, 06:05 PM

"Told you it would be like that."
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jlcustomz

10-10-2012, 11:33 AM

Guess I walked into some of those comments.I do live in redneck country being so close to Georgia. Some people around here don,t know when to apply brakes, so I ain't gettin no rollpan, will be doing a different bumper later though. As anyone who bothers to read may have noticed, I will be getting rid of the silver when new ground effects are made & might just plasti dip the wheels black till I can afford others.
Knew I shouda stuck to pics of most recent mods. Payback is hell getting picked on by someone with flowers under their hood.
All in good fun.

srh3trinity

10-10-2012, 11:40 AM

Maybe you could find some take off vette wheels at some point in time. I cant imagine how many hours you have invested. I like the fab and creativity.

Trans

10-10-2012, 12:55 PM

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-10-2012, 01:58 PM

but something real nice could come out of this.. the front was a good start then the rest will follow.

jlcustomz

10-10-2012, 02:24 PM

You got it. One thing different with my ride than many other older models is that it never was a total ground up build & where many have rust, dents, primer,etc, I have silver stripes, cragar wheels,past hobbies etc.The new stuff puts the old stuff out of style. The worst part right now is once again most of what I got saved up for it got spent on the house($6500 ac system). I can fabricate metal & fiberglass on a low budget like no one else, but that doesn't buy things like suitable wheels & airride.
Today was looking more into making custom lower body to resemble new camaro's & be painted BLACK. How's that sound?
Was the handmade forward mounted bugcatcher scoop a good idea or is it bad too?
All in good fun...

Yonco

10-10-2012, 03:48 PM

Looks awesome! No one else has anything like it and that's what draws the crowd! -Jon

Trans

10-10-2012, 05:09 PM

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Mr.VENGEANCE

10-10-2012, 07:35 PM

there ya go!

jlcustomz

10-11-2012, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the pic, saved to my computer.I,m SICK of that silver honestly, Almost payed maaco to black it out before a recent show till I make my lower changes. I will also later be removing the doorhandles & making flushmount ones at the top of the door. Also filling gas door & molding in bed trim. Possibly filling in quarter windows also when I shave driprails .
I've toyed with the idea of camaro taillights for a while now, down low they look alot like the 73-77' el camino's. However I insist on having rear protection of a steel bumper. Never was really happy with my half Nova bumper though. The custom tailgate probably would sell easy enough & pay for a flush skin for another one.
However the aluminum cover, which others have said looks better in person , has that extra height to carry stuff (dry & locked up) when needed. This is my only personal work truck. I do want to adjust the profile of the kick up on the very rear of the cover to make it look a little better.

There is one thing NOW I need a little opinion deciding on.Getting rid of the bolt on ground effects & making the lower body wider to blend with front. I know for sure I want the lowest portion of the body to have the profile of the new camaros without ground effects. The part I need to decide is do I want to go through all the trouble to get the look of the angle portion of the lower camaro doors. I could make new metal up to the lower el camino body line & flare out less at rear of door & quarter panel toget some of this look. OR I could just make something straight across from front to rear which would be much simpler. Opinions? Thanks

Trans

10-11-2012, 05:16 PM

I think that the lower body line on the el camino as it is right now would be good enough if you just paint it black but im saying that because i cant really see a big difference between the front bumper lower lip and the side of the el camino now due to the pictures.If there is a big difference just figure out a way to mount camaro sideskirts on the car,but then you would have to ad to the back as well so I would leave it as is.Im sorry mate but the bed cover you have on defaces the rear end.If you must have a cover get at least a cover that sits flush with the bed line even if you sacrifice 1 foot of head room.

Theres just so many thing to change including the hideous interior,I wish you would have done the front end conversion and then put it up for sale so that i could have bought it and did the interior my way as well as the rest of the cosmetics lol

jlcustomz

10-11-2012, 06:01 PM

When I did the nose conversion I lined the heights up with the ground effects, which is part of what made the conversion look like somebody's kit.It's partly a width issue , I flared the front lower portion of the factory fenders out to make things look right. The other part of my issue with the existing ground effects is the poor quality & fit. I want something to look more like the factory shaped it modernly rather than an add on of ricer quality. I'll probably just shape the top straight.
By the way, the interior & other things that people online don't like came long before the nose did.

Trans

10-12-2012, 12:12 AM

How much did you get thee front end for?

jlcustomz

10-12-2012, 02:27 AM

cornfedbill

10-12-2012, 04:25 AM

I must admit that the concept is appealing and I really think you did a great job on the nose. I don't care much for the intake. But it is not my car.

I see too many cookie cutter first gens with the same bolt on subframes and rear suspension packages with LS/T56 drivetrains.

I like to see someone do something different every once in a while, like a PT Volvo or this El Camino or El Camaro as it may be.

Instead of criticizing what is different, some of us could learn a bit from something that steps outside the box. The best cars, whether PT or not, are always something that has never been done before. We don't have to like everything about a project to appreciate what is good and what is different that could generate ideas we can use.

I just wish I were as good at fabricating so I could take some of the ideas from my head and bring them to life in my car.

I bet when this project is completely done with matching rockers and newer wheels, along with some other finishing touches, it may just be a real sharp ride.

Sometimes we need someone who is willing to take on something completely different to get us out of the "group think" that produces too many cookie cutter projects. Right Vengeance?

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-12-2012, 05:08 AM

Yup, as i said this could be something interesting, nice and refreshing.. but I dont think that that was the real subject here.. for the most part the car and its main modification went over well..

but its like this photo..

the face was the main focus and we didnt see the rest..

and when we did...

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At that point "criticism" needed to happen.. JL got a few outside thoughts on his project and what he could do to improve it.

we did not go on a bash rampage.. it wasnt like.. "man, that car is HORRIBLE.. GET THAT OUTTA HERE NOW.. YOU SUCK"

was it?.. no.

a few guys gave suggestions, even a photoshop!

now can you dig that?

68firebird

10-12-2012, 06:01 AM

The front of the elky looks great!!! nice fab work! Do something like in the picture above with the new camaro rims and what not, this will be HOT!!! Great start to this project, keep it up.

cornfedbill

10-12-2012, 07:01 AM

Yup, as i said this could be something interesting, nice and refreshing.. but I dont think that that was the real subject here.. for the most part the car and its main modification went over well..

At that point "criticism" needed to happen.. JL got a few outside thoughts on his project and what he could do to improve it.

we did not go on a bash rampage.. it wasnt like.. "man, that car is HORRIBLE.. GET THAT OUTTA HERE NOW.. YOU SUCK"

was it?.. no.

a few guys gave suggestions, even a photoshop!

now can you dig that?

Sure. I understand.

whayden2003

10-12-2012, 09:06 AM

This is the picture that got me to thinking..66129

KnightMare

10-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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Nice & clean. When in doubt, black it out

Trans

10-12-2012, 10:00 AM

$50 in oct 09' at a bumper recycling place,barely damaged &already black. Plus $250 or so whsle for grilles,crash guard. Made headlights. Invested in lcd display hot air gun & stuff from Urethane Supply Co & practiced plastic welding & reforming.

Wow $300 for the conversion give or take?Id like to see those prices in California lol, reason why I asked is because im seriously considering a project like yours except...

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whayden2003

10-12-2012, 10:26 AM

That is the best anything Dodge has ever looked!!!

HELLCAMINO

10-12-2012, 10:52 AM

Even if you can't afford a set of new Camaro wheels, you can't go wrong with Boss 338's in grey.
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whayden2003

10-12-2012, 10:58 AM

66163Here u go JL I got ur back!!!

cornfedbill

10-12-2012, 11:22 AM

68firebird

10-13-2012, 04:55 AM

Are you sure it's legal to mix Chevy and Dodge body parts like that? I think it may break some laws of nature.

But the lines sure do fit nicely!!!!!

Trans

10-13-2012, 08:07 PM

66163Here u go JL I got ur back!!!

biter

cnicholls

10-15-2012, 11:38 AM

I love the out of the box idea and I know first hand how much work that is. I did a gen 3 camaro nose, camaro tail on my nova. One option you may consider 2012 camaro tail lights into the tailgate?

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jlcustomz

10-15-2012, 01:29 PM

Chad that thing looks like something you 'd see in austrailia built by GM's holden division. Take it as a compliment, they have some pretty cool road race cars down there.

As far as camaro tailights in an el camino tailgate, I'd probably have to give the tailgate a bunch of shape to blend with that look & cut off most of the inside housing depth & make something with led's. Just don't see it looking right. Now in the bumper, they look very similar to the 73-77 ' el camino bumper lites. That could be a later possibility.
By the way, most of my rear bumper is from a Nova. It was a first try at a custom bumper. I have a tucked steel el camino bumper I may modify for the rear.

jlcustomz

10-15-2012, 02:03 PM

Wow $300 for the conversion give or take?Id like to see those prices in California lol, reason why I asked is because im seriously considering a project like yours except...

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If you're seriously considering doing something that looks like this, I,d start with a fiberglass tucked bumper. Someone if south Fl makes one that has a rolled skirt look similar to the challenger. Then you could cut open the g- body fiberglass front fascia & retrofit headlights to get the look you want. Adjust the front upper edge to look similar to the challenger's, remove the v-shaped peak from the fascia'a leading edge. & make something for a grille.

This would give you a custom look that I,d think would look awesome,but without directly looking like you fit an actual challenger nose to it, you'd just be borrowing some of the coolness from it.
By the way,Approx $300 was justnew camaro parts only . buying a hot air welder& supplies, misc material to make headlights, materials to connect everything,etc,etc, body shop supplies probably put the entire project closer to $1,000. the little crap adds up.

And Mr vengance dude, If you can't tell from the small picture that was a plus size girl, maybe you need to spend more time in closer proximity to women. Just sayin.

kmdracer

10-15-2012, 02:59 PM

Can't view pics on phtobucket where I am right now, and connection is too slow for vids, so subbing in to check this out when I get back home.

Trans

10-15-2012, 03:27 PM

If you're seriously considering doing something that looks like this, I,d start with a fiberglass tucked bumper. Someone if south Fl makes one that has a rolled skirt look similar to the challenger. Then you could cut open the g- body fiberglass front fascia & retrofit headlights to get the look you want. Adjust the front upper edge to look similar to the challenger's, remove the v-shaped peak from the fascia'a leading edge. & make something for a grille.

This would give you a custom look that I,d think would look awesome,but without directly looking like you fit an actual challenger nose to it, you'd just be borrowing some of the coolness from it.
By the way,Approx $300 was justnew camaro parts only . buying a hot air welder& supplies, misc material to make headlights, materials to connect everything,etc,etc, body shop supplies probably put the entire project closer to $1,000. the little crap adds up.

And Mr vengance dude, If you can't tell from the small picture that was a plus size girl, maybe you need to spend more time in closer proximity to women. Just sayin.

I think that you need to elaborate on how you molded the fenders and hood if its the stock hood.Post pics of the fabrication work you did to make the front fit. As far as a chellenger front end,the easiest thing to do would be to probably get the complete front clip and making mounts to mount it then just modify the fenders and hood to match the front clip"s profile.

jlcustomz

10-16-2012, 12:19 PM

Didn't take many pictures during construction, most of this nose construction was done by dec, 09'. This was before my posting online days started.
The factory fenders kept the same up & down profile as original, they were spaced out 3/4" at the battery box mount location, the lower flange was cut off to straighten the lower curvature, then re-flanged
3" approx was cut from center of camaro nose & grilles, then welded back together with a hot air gun & plastic ribbon. On the top, I originally cut around the mailslot to filly retain it. The fender edge of the camaro nose was repeatedly trimmed in spots, while others were filled & extended.. I cut wood forms for each side to heat & reprofile the side curvature of the new nose.These wood forms were then needed to retain the shape while attaching & reinforcing flanges were welded in.
Grilles had to be rewelded in centers. Took the rear section of a regal g-body bumper & attached new metal to the front to hold the crash protection part that supports the new nose.
I decidedto make a rough mold of the upper fascia & make it into the fiberglass hood with a real scoop opening instead of the mail slot. then came about the creation of the lifting hood mechanism after not wanting to use my previous forward tilt hood setup with the pointy nose.
This was a small description of what was involved, it can take a lot of subtle changes to make such a project look right. A nose meant to just bolt up to the exact stock el camino dimensions would never look just right.

If anyone thinks they can get a totally different front & JUST modify a few things to fit, have at it. Show me when you're done.
This is the only other new camaro nose conversion I know of to date.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gI8g_T5uNs&feature=related

jlcustomz

10-30-2012, 07:24 PM

Got one side of new steel rocker extensions mostly mocked up.Changed wheelwell openings, tightened upappearance of lower door gap, also engineered out the need to have the door panel extension angled in to clear the fender when opening.
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BEFORE
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AM PSYCHO

10-31-2012, 12:22 PM

jlcustomz

11-08-2012, 02:51 PM

Here'a a pic of the rear quarter mock up.
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They are partly to widen the body & make it look lower without the rockers themselver looking tall. Should look much less obvious after a little black paint.

Mr.VENGEANCE

11-09-2012, 10:39 AM

i cant quite tell from the pics cause lack of angle and relation to the front bumper BUT i think you are headed in the right direction..

the new camaros bumper has a few geometric angles at the bottoms so it could work... just make sure you finish them out, paint them temporary primer black(if you show us sooner than later) then paint it gloss.

gammbattene.

Bigblue73

11-09-2012, 10:53 AM

I like the new sides - I think you nailed it in terms of design. You need to "Chunk" up the bottom to gain the width of the front. Keep it up!

Tony_SS

11-09-2012, 10:55 AM

This is the picture that got me to thinking..66129

Those look great...

Z06killinSBF

11-09-2012, 11:10 AM

Neat idea, but that bed cover is killing the whole look of the car. I like where your going with it and the fab skills are nice.

CRCRFT78

11-10-2012, 11:37 AM

Wow after seeing this rendering
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I would love to add that front end to my wagon. Heres a photochop of what I would eventually like to achieve.
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Can someone add the stock Camaro wheels for me.

SS PUNISHER

11-10-2012, 01:29 PM

jlcustomz

11-10-2012, 02:24 PM

I,ve always thought wagons are pretty cool when done up nicely.

As far as Steve Stanfords renderings, They are not truely accurate to the camaro nose dimensions & both the g-body's are drawn with the lower body being wider than stock. Stanford is one of my favorite artists though. I had the idea for the new camaro nose when the concept vehicle first came out, but when I saw Stanfords rendering, I just had to stop what I was working on (interior) &build one. Not everyone likes the nose conversion(mainly guys that paid for an actual new camaro) , but I think it's the best thing I,ve done to date . Now I have to update the rest of the vehicle some to compliment it.

Also to mention, if I were to do a camaro nose conversion with the upper fascia not connected to the hood like mine, I would extend the peak of the hood itself to better compliment the intended look & not look like a made up add on kit.

CRCRFT78

11-10-2012, 03:12 PM

Well I like what you've done. Its not for everyone but it sure beats seeing another first gen Camaro build. A little updating to the rest of the build and it will be real nice. Keep it up.

jlcustomz

11-26-2012, 01:57 PM

WELL finally got new wheels(used that is). Pd $700for 18 by 8.5"panther 240 series W bfg g-force 245/55/zr 18 rear & 235/55 fronts, good condition.FINALLY. 5" backset, may be stuck using spacers?? Already been offered $500 for my cragars, not familiar with shipping large items myself & payment.
Also here's a view of my steel work in daylight.
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jlcustomz

12-17-2012, 03:50 PM

Nothing more done yet other than mounting new wheels. got a few new daylight pics.

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jlcustomz

09-14-2013, 08:58 AM

Hadn't posted anything new yet this year, got the steel ground effects attached & primed in may.
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Started loosely fitting a Cadillac XLR rear bumper, will have to shorten height a few inches . More plastic welding , Yee Ha.
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Thinking of 4 of these for center exhaust pipes, similar to c-7 vette.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-35126?seid=srese1&gclid=CIPbudXZx7kCFRDl7Aod4g8AOg

Buryingthesun

09-14-2013, 09:07 AM

I really like the idea, im just having trouble grasping some of the "details" you have added.

the work looks top notch im not trying to knock it in anyway! Nice car

Mr.VENGEANCE

09-14-2013, 09:29 AM

hangs too low.. youll have to cut the hell outta that bumper.

jlcustomz

09-14-2013, 10:14 AM

hangs too low.. youll have to cut the hell outta that bumper.

Yea, I'll be taking most of the lower half of the bumper off.I'm out of practice with plastic work at the moment. Hopefully I can make a wood form for the bottom & rebend most of the lower half to a new height to have less plastic welding to do.

Originally I'd been planning on making a steel bumper from scratch based on the cts-v look, but decided to start with a similar plastic bumper that was close enough to work with.. Was really getting tired of the old custom bumper that I never fully liked anyway.

I think the modern V look will be more appropriate with the rest of the mods & center exhaust should be some appropriate (bling). Will most likely get rid of the round vette light tailgate & modify another one to have a little V-shape with liscence plate opening similar to the CTS-V. Then further down the road I plan to reshape the aluminum bedcover rear section & Maybe add the new c7 vette lites in the cover.

It is constantly referred to as the new Batmobile, so don't expect it to look too traditional.

ho428

09-19-2013, 04:58 AM

I'm no good at Photo shop and I have the same feeling about the Batman cape cover, sorta cool but...
What if you made a total bed top cover like a Nomad that match the roof line? It could still hinge and raise but with the Elk roof line being so low it'd still have a clean low look about it.
Overall I like what you've done.

todd8525

09-19-2013, 06:34 AM

you will get allot of yay and nay's.its your car build it your way! i was never a fan of the camaro,and the elky is dated but!i think what you have hear is a well planned out convertion.the photos of the rear bumper on the first page is a great idea.a little nip hear a tuck there.very nice.
youll change your mind 500 times but thats all part of the process.besides look at the charger,the hhr,t-bird.big auto companies spend millions on concept cars,love them or hate them.what you have is beautifull keep up the nice work.

jlcustomz

10-07-2013, 08:07 PM

Tried out some dupli=color black ceramic engine paint for temporary lower body paint. Not too horrible for an extreme rush job.
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jlcustomz

11-01-2013, 03:28 PM

Trimmed the bumper to near final shape. Lil better now?
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00767_zps78050b8c.jpg.html)

HELLCAMINO

11-01-2013, 09:29 PM

Just curious....why not do Camaro tail lights also?

jlcustomz

11-02-2013, 06:09 PM

Thought of Camaro taillights before. As I earlier mentioned, thinking about c-7 vette lights in the upper cover, which is similar to Camaro light shape .

jlcustomz

11-24-2013, 08:36 PM

Got my center exhaust pipes in mock up, not completely centered in pic. Used some electrical conduit tube I got for free for plumbing.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00787_zps3aa91b97.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/DSC00789_zpsddff421d-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00789_zpsddff421d.jpg.html)

I also have my next dumb idea::::::: new challenger taillights in the wing of the bedcover.??

jlcustomz

11-28-2013, 11:59 AM

Got the exhaust finished, now I can finish designing the rear bumper. Will likely extend the lower edge of the rear quarter ground effects & the sides of the bumper incorporating taillights behind a mesh grille.
few new pics.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00792_zpsfa74f924.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00791_zps9ba3eac9.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00793_zpsc8b69d2f.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00794_zpsb04ca2db.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

12-08-2013, 02:57 PM

Concept pics by 67 rally
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/jlcustomz_zps66637d80.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/jlcustomzrounded_zps00c48f8b.jpg.html)

scott_fx

12-09-2013, 12:23 PM

that second one fits a lot nicer overall

jlcustomz

03-31-2014, 04:32 PM

More recent pics with steel bumper I rough fabbed in December.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00812_zpsae897ee6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00813_zps07e238d6.jpg.html)
Another photoshop pic by rally 67 with 95 to 99' Mitsubishi eclipse lights added,
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/jlceclipse2_zps3412eb5f.jpg.html)
Heres the actual vehicle with red tape to visualize a full wrap around tail light.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00828_zpsc738e20e.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00826_zps9340e777.jpg.html)

Stovebolter

03-31-2014, 05:16 PM

Ok....I love the front graft! But then I am partial to the Elky's. Lol.

92953

Mr.VENGEANCE

04-07-2014, 01:19 PM

that rear bumper looks a TON better..

jlcustomz

04-07-2014, 03:13 PM

that rear bumper looks a TON better..
Thanks man, had to go with real steel for the back end of what still sometimes gets used as a truck.

Still wondering what you think of the wrap around tail light concept in the bedcover, deleting the vette lights?? Cutting into the rear bedcover for lights will also allow me to reshape the aluminum cover a little better, reducing some of the droopy clown look the corners have .
Actual tail lights will have to be custom made. Actual shape may be more similar to the Lincoln mark viii, but with shorter corners & all red. Probably sequential led.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/sta71176a_zpsa867e465.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

08-18-2014, 04:11 PM

Haven't got anything else done on the vehicle since December, But I pulled out one of my old projects to build mostly separately from the vehicle :: My polished stainless cross ram dual plenum intake.https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/87165-Budget-LS1-cross-ram-intake

This is one hell of an intense fabrication project, but it will be cool (&shiny as hell) if I can get it done & it work as intended.
Initial rough mock up.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140702_192357_zps8fae2fc1.jpg.html)
Started final shaping the plenums & put more shape into the runners.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140816_201309_zps49dd3838.jpg.html)
My velocity stacks. Had an exhaust shop make a flair in 2 steps with 2 different cones, then rolled the outer edge myself with a hammer over a 3'5" pipe with a beveled outer edge.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/20140816_201407_zps4d824f76-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140816_201407_zps4d824f76.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

08-24-2014, 02:00 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/20140819_210618_zps67ea28c2-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140819_210618_zps67ea28c2.jpg.html)

srh3trinity

08-24-2014, 07:54 PM

This just keeps getting better. You aren't a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of guy, you probably think "let's cut the glass up and give it a new purpose all together."

driveit

08-26-2014, 11:59 AM

Wow. I am liking this thing. Can't wait to see more.

jlcustomz

08-27-2014, 01:12 PM

Thanks. The 20 gauge stainless plenum idea wasn't so great. The material is too thin to even carefully yack weld a few spots without warpage that I won't be able to remove. Giving up on the thin stainless plenums.

Already bent 2 new plenums from .090 aluminum & partially welded up. I'm now back to the idea of flanges to connect the runners to the plenums. Will need to weld the bellmouths to the runners ,but this will eliminate the 8 upper rubber connectors for a cleaner look.

jlcustomz

09-07-2014, 08:44 PM

dangina

09-08-2014, 03:51 AM

Mockup of aluminum plenums.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/09/20140907_224400_zps671929c6-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140907_224400_zps671929c6.jpg.html)

Wow this build got crazy since I last saw it! great work! I love the look of this plenum, the rear exhaust cutouts look bitchin!

jlcustomz

09-21-2014, 07:26 PM

Got the runners tack welded to the velocity stacks.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/09/20140920_172947_zps4f059be9-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140920_172947_zps4f059be9.jpg.html)

Disassembled for more welding
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/09/20140921_193936_zpsa503f5ab-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140921_193936_zpsa503f5ab.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

09-28-2014, 06:43 PM

Got more welding & polishing done.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/09/20140927_185806_zps219fce6a-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140927_185806_zps219fce6a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/09/20140927_185701_zps5219e2dc-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20140927_185701_zps5219e2dc.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

10-08-2014, 04:11 PM

pics from npd show.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0082_zpsc63317a4-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC_0082_zpsc63317a4.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0081_zpsf50512e8-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC_0081_zpsf50512e8.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0079_zps35f216fa-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC_0079_zps35f216fa.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0083_zpsf35202ce-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC_0083_zpsf35202ce.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

12-07-2014, 10:43 AM

No work done since last post. Picked up some damaged Nascar K&N series LS tri-y headers at Daytona pretty cheap last weekend. Have 5 rh parts. Just doing figuring for now on how I can lay out into what I need to do to make fit .It'll be a lot of work, but if done right, should be able to make more overall power than mass production headers, which may not perfectly fit my 12 year old ls swap anyway.
Also got a Pypes 3" x-pipe & 2 racepro mufflers for a show price to eventually replace my tiny 2 1/4" system.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20141128_144012_zpsc42c5fda.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

01-02-2015, 12:34 PM

Mocked up pass side header, ready to test fit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/20150102_150626_zps1b190ba1-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20150102_150626_zps1b190ba1.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/20150102_150428_zpsb9cfb6e2-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20150102_150428_zpsb9cfb6e2.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

11-11-2015, 07:34 PM

Got a little passenger side damage recently, so may as well upgrade the nose. Considering getting a fiberglass 2015 nose, making it fit , then modding it to resemble the 2016 model.
Here's a photoshop pic a camaro6 member did for me.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/DSC00709_zps34pez1p0-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00709_zps34pez1p0.jpg.html)

cbpldc

11-12-2015, 09:16 AM

What a cool car! You do good work! Thanks for sticking around and sharing this with us. The initial reaction wasn't as kind as it could have been, but it just shows your character and that your ego doesn't come from your work or your car. Can't wait to see the rest of your work on this!

Chris

67rally

11-13-2015, 03:08 AM

Some nice additions since last time I checked in. Your concept is coming along great!

sjaroslo

11-13-2015, 09:05 AM

Foose stole your idea (Camaro-nosed El Camino)!!

jlcustomz

11-13-2015, 09:11 AM

Foose stole your idea (Camaro-nosed El Camino)!!

Naw, that ones been done before. I actually thought about the 69' before which I know would have been much easier , could have done it in less than 3 weeks for tv.

harryroy149

11-13-2015, 09:11 PM

Such a beautiful thing to see I'm very glad that you are sharing with us. Thanks

jlcustomz

04-16-2016, 03:17 PM

Making custom flush door handles.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/DSC00832_zpslimt4j0c-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00832_zpslimt4j0c.jpg.html)
! of 2 custom fendervents made to replace the 79'Z-28 vents added in over 20 years ago.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/20160329_232540_zpsjzlkkkxn-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160329_232540_zpsjzlkkkxn.jpg.html)
Latest rear changes concept photoshop pic. includes making tailgate with cts-v style license bucket, reshaping the rear of bedcover & adding c-7 Z-06 tail lights.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/jlcustomzvettelights_zpsvlferrsu-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/jlcustomzvettelights_zpsvlferrsu.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

06-23-2016, 08:16 PM

Deleting Quarter windows.Made a hardwood form to shape the compound curve of the front edges on.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/20160505_195150_zpsdpgass1r-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160505_195150_zpsdpgass1r.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/20160518_230639_zps7cwtzxnn-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160518_230639_zps7cwtzxnn.jpg.html)
Got most of the parts together to start fitting a 2016 Camaro nose.This time around I'll have factory headlights with drl lights & auxiliary drl lights. Used lazer level at night among other methods to start figuring how to fit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/20160619_134047_zps18mo5v5m-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160619_134047_zps18mo5v5m.jpg.html)

Mr.VENGEANCE

06-24-2016, 05:38 AM

I think the new Camaros nose will fit the body style much better.

jlcustomz

07-06-2016, 10:47 PM

Got the 2016 nose partially fit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/07/20160707_002428_zpskoirig33-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160707_002428_zpskoirig33.jpg.html)

mc84_zz4

07-08-2016, 08:34 AM

The more angular designs front and back match up great. :hail:

jlcustomz

07-08-2016, 12:26 PM

Thanks, when I get around to reshaping the bedcover & adding the z-06 lights, as in the concept photoshop pic, I want to make the round bed corners more angular also. Think it would be more fitting for the new look.
Kinda like this , but not as drastic.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/sema-2013-monday-truckin-trucks-outside-096-68-69-shaved-chevy-el-camino_zpsrzwptfxn.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

07-27-2016, 07:33 PM

Here's a blurry shot of the new front mostly fit in place.Need to angle back the corners of my hood & underhood cover to line up with sides better

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/07/20160711_194107_zpseahcmtyx-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160711_194107_zpseahcmtyx.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

08-02-2016, 08:14 PM

While I'm still working on completing the new front, trying to decide exactly how to do the rear with the 2016 vette lights I have. This is just a sloppy pencil drawing , but it shows several major changes to make the rear look more c-7 like.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/20160801_190525_zpssuyhsemo-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160801_190525_zpssuyhsemo.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

08-10-2016, 02:40 PM

Changed my mind on the rear AGAIN, being the I got a c-7 upper rear bumper cover for 60 bucks yesterday. Got a few different possibilities on how to make it work. Planning on building a steel lower bumper to closely resemble the vette part, but take up the 4" height difference I have.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/20160809_164906_zps9sm3wec4-1.jpg[/URL
[URL=http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160809_164453_zpspinxwt94.jpg.html]https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/20160809_164453_zpspinxwt94-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160809_164906_zps9sm3wec4.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

08-24-2016, 11:51 AM

Got the front to the bodyfiller before paint stage before injuring an arm at work yesterday.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/20160824_140614_zpsvy0flyex-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160824_140614_zpsvy0flyex.jpg.html)

andrewb70

08-24-2016, 01:52 PM

Sorry...I just don't get it...

Andrew

jlcustomz

09-12-2016, 08:21 AM

Ain't for everybody I know.
Thanks to an arm injury from broken glass at the day job, haven't been able to work on in a few weeks. Put it back on the ground just to see what it looks like as is.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/20160910_191010_zpsy16ekend-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160910_191010_zpsy16ekend.jpg.html)

jlcustomz

09-18-2016, 08:54 PM

Some progress on the rear 2016 vette bumper retrofit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/20160918_190255_zps2zrtiiot-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20160918_190255_zps2zrtiiot.jpg.html)

Bedcover will be cut down & reshaped to look like a vette spoiler from the rear.

jlcustomz

10-16-2016, 02:17 PM

threw a little black primer on things to go to the all gm silver springs show Oct 1st.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/20161002_184728_zpsyl8e0aum-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20161002_184728_zpsyl8e0aum.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/20161002_184514_zpstxaludju-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20161002_184514_zpstxaludju.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/20161002_192047_zpsi5m8ghoj-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20161002_192047_zpsi5m8ghoj.jpg.html)

67goatman455

10-16-2016, 03:50 PM

definitively looking a lot better than it used to! now about those swords man..... lol

jlcustomz

10-17-2016, 06:55 PM

[QUOTE=67goatman455;1206860]definitively looking a lot better than it used to! now about those swords man..... lol[/QUOTE
Swords will likely end up under the bedcover after reshaping it.

jlcustomz

02-12-2017, 04:41 PM

Haven't been able to work on in months, so stuck my front grilles back in for now. Entertaining the thought of one day making diamond style grilles similar to new Mercedes.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/02/20170212_160848_zpsh5wcfpqz-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20170212_160848_zpsh5wcfpqz.jpg.html)

Also thinking of reshaping the bedcover side shape similar to this late model concept drawing I did.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/12/20161224_213752_zpshh2fnrfy-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/20161224_213752_zpshh2fnrfy.jpg.html)

Bob in St. Louis

02-12-2017, 05:04 PM

Interesting. It appeals to me in some odd way.
Curious to watch this unfold. Thanks!

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-12-2017, 08:00 PM

Throw on a set of BMW Mparallel wheels on there and I BET it would make the look more modern... and they are pretty cheap too

space them out to be flush with the fenders a bit and you got yourself a better side profile.

Oh and forget those back arches.. the fronts dont have enough bump to even the look out..

Artisan Motoworks Club

02-12-2017, 08:13 PM

jlcustomz

05-06-2017, 11:22 AM

Well made it onto another website.:pat:
http://uglycarpictures.com/trust-me-when-i-finish-it-you-will-love-it/

nimblemotorsports

05-06-2017, 11:26 AM

Front end a good match I think, but the vette rear isn't working for me, if you need another opinion... ;)

jlcustomz

05-06-2017, 11:54 AM

Yea, the rear will take a lot of work I don't have time for right now to make it look like I planned.

But think of it this way...... It's a black vehicle that's mostly driven at night to local shows. It's fun to get mistaken from the rear as the most expensive new Chevrolet sports car from a distance.

wyattroa

05-06-2017, 08:30 PM

You are building this car for yourself, no one else. The only thing that matters in the end is that YOU are happy. My neighbor and I had a talk the other day. He was mentioning my 66 chevelle isn't a desired year and that I should put so and so engine in it and an automatic trans. I kindly replied, I didn't buy the car to be desired by other people, I bought it for myself. I am building the car how I want it, not how someone else wants it. Wheres the fun in that?

jlcustomz

07-10-2017, 08:52 PM

trying flicker photo site.

https://flic.kr/p/VotZdk

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/35041332103_ce5925a54a_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VotZdk)20170212_160848 (https://flic.kr/p/VotZdk) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr

jlcustomz

02-03-2018, 10:11 PM

Haven't got much of anything done in over a year. Planning my next bodywork stage which will involve making wide body quarter panels with a raised height, taking the place of the sides of the current 59'chevy shaped bedcover. Bedcover will have the sides cut off & fit between new sides like a trunk lid. figured the shapes of a 69 dodge charger are pretty close. Just simple slightly rounded classic muscle car shapes, nothing stupid. First thought of doing it all steel, now experimenting with making a fiberglass layover quarter panel which could also eliminate the seam between vette bumper & quarter panel.
As it now sits
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/02/35010702374_8d644cb651_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VkM14y)20161002_184514 (https://flic.kr/p/VkM14y) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/01/35010697244_026f333e9c_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VkLYx7)20161002_192047 (https://flic.kr/p/VkLYx7) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr
concept photoshop
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/01/39790699811_17a5950d78_b-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23CaJLt)test (https://flic.kr/p/23CaJLt) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr
concept rendering
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/02/40032960361_64326eb755_b-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23Zzoov)Stock bed (https://flic.kr/p/23Zzoov) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr

jlcustomz

02-17-2018, 09:48 PM

Back to 1st idea of doing all steel instead of fiberglass overlays.Got a pair of salvage yard quarter panels along with some door skin for extra material last week. Got the upper portion of 2 front fenders in case I want to use them for part of the new top quarter shape. started making wood welding jigs for the quarters to push the wheel wells out 2 3/4" after making 2 vertical slits at ends of wheel wells.
Managed to get the upper portion of a pair of 69 charger quarter panels for $100 from a mopar salvage yard in Starke Fl today.
Pretty sure I'll use them for upper part of new shape.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/02/38521395930_db80ee4696_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21G1dWN)20180217_183455 (https://flic.kr/p/21G1dWN) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr

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jlcustomz

03-01-2018, 08:42 PM

Got caught again trying to just sneak around in public.
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522022

Wraith

03-02-2018, 05:34 PM

Got caught again trying to just sneak around in public.
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522022

If that's sneakin' I'd love to see you make an entrance. :rotfl:

Bob in St. Louis

03-02-2018, 07:03 PM

I think it's cool. The coolest "Frankenstein" I've ever seen. Sure, it's a sacrilege, but man.. it's the coolest sacrilege I've ever seen, and well executed too.
I like the comment on the other forum about. "Currently trying to get started on making the rear a widebody using 69 charger upper quarter panels".
I was thinking the "haunches" had an old Charger look to them.
Rock on man. Rock on.

cornfedbill

03-03-2018, 01:23 PM

It looks like you get a lot of attention. You aren't really doing anything if you blend in with all of the bolt together Camaros.

Way to go.

jlcustomz

03-11-2018, 08:42 PM

Got some parts fitted & tackwelded . Here's a peak at the view from front. 2 1/2" wider at wheel wells than stock.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/03/40760189581_f1afe310f5_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/256QCik)20180311_182608 (https://flic.kr/p/256QCik) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr

jlcustomz

03-15-2018, 08:31 PM

front view of test fit. Panel held on with 4 screws, upper 69 charger quarter panel also just screwed on here. cuts just tack welded. Cardboard & black tape where sail panel will be extended. Old wheel now has over 3" of clearance.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/03/26889697558_6df12b8832_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GY9Jg9)20180311_193847 (https://flic.kr/p/GY9Jg9) by joe leleux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/), on Flickr

jlcustomz

03-23-2018, 09:40 PM

Little further along. Want a mostly rounded cokebottle shape to the quarters & making vertical slits above the 2 sides & center of the wheel wells made a peaky angular look. Started doing some metal stretching in low areas from backside with plastic teardrop hammer. Made a shrinking disc & started heating & cooling the welded areas & beyond which is evening out the curvature.
typical of metal shaping procedures in this stage, stretched areas have a minor bag of walnuts look & shrunk areas are a little wavy right now. Rather than just hammer & dolly , planning on digging out the English wheel to planish things a bit.
Also adding a sharp corner to the rear similar to the 2016 Camaro nose up front. Upper part of vette bumper will fit between with an 1/8"space & become a tailgate. Lower portion will be all metal up to the lower vette vents.

jlcustomz

12-24-2018, 07:35 AM

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Still a long way to go on first side & lots of metal smoothing to do before epoxy primer & attaching part permanently. Lower rear of vette bumper corners is now all metal into quarter panel. Sail panels being extended & deleting trim.

jlcustomz

12-24-2018, 09:35 PM

Photoshop pic with same wheels as Mr Vengance.

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Bob in St. Louis

12-25-2018, 09:22 AM

I dig that.

jlcustomz

12-25-2018, 07:42 PM

Started making patterns for aluminum rear spoiler to attach to aluminum bedcover & patterns for steel rear visor. Got visor partially made.159539
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jlcustomz

12-26-2018, 11:03 PM

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shelteredchevelle

12-27-2018, 12:09 AM

That's why it's called hotrodding. I like it and appreciate the work you've put in it. It actually works well and doesn't have a bunch of broken lines, it flows nicely- good work.

SRD art

12-27-2018, 09:52 AM

I agree, it does flow well and it's cool that you're bringing old school customs to the modern pro touring world. Keep up the good work!

jlcustomz

01-01-2019, 07:30 PM

Had to start shaping the rear spoiler so I could finalize rear quarter shape. Aluminum parts will be tig welded into an assembly, but possibly may bond to my aluminum cover to not warp the F out of it & ruin all of the bodywork on it.

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jlcustomz

01-03-2019, 10:36 PM

Getting spoiler tig welded. Hadn't welded aluminum in approx. 3 years, so i'm a little out of practice. Not show off pretty, but it's stuck together & will be ground & sanded anyways. 159899
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jlcustomz

01-06-2019, 08:45 PM

Ended up welding spoiler to bedcover instead of gluing. definitely an ugly weld partly due to old aluminum still not clean enough , but it'll be ground & filled. Used lots of clamping & bracing to keep straight when welding & used wet rags a few inches back to stop excess heat soak into paint.

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jlcustomz

01-08-2019, 09:06 PM

Fitting & welding in parts to underside of remodeled spoiler/bedcover. Welds are getting better from better pre-cleaning .160067160068160069

jlcustomz

01-15-2019, 08:37 PM

Making new bedcover side braces, punched & flared.
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jlcustomz

01-20-2019, 08:04 PM

Attached bedcover sides. Bedcover weighs in at 55 1/2 lbs for now, less than the 78 lbs it used to weigh . Now I can get back to finishing quarter panel.
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jlcustomz

01-27-2019, 07:00 PM

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76TA

01-28-2019, 09:32 AM

Keep it coming! This is the single greatest thread ever created on this or any other car forum in the history of the entire world.

jlcustomz

02-24-2019, 03:41 PM

Ha Ha 76TA.
Getting rear upper vette bumper cover turned into a functioning tailgate. Had to make it slide back , then drop down. Design of hinges has a drop stop to eliminate the need for cables, at least for light duty use.
Wonder what I could charge to make an appearance in a transformers movie.
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Bob in St. Louis

02-24-2019, 04:24 PM

I guess you know you're going to have to get some "SS" badges, right?

ed1le

02-27-2019, 08:47 AM

This is an awesome build. Very creative and well executed. Looking forward to more updates and progress.

jlcustomz

04-21-2019, 09:46 AM

Drove this thing around a little since I've had no time to work on. It definitely confuses a few vette owners.
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Posting or driving an unfinished vehicle can lead to criticism, but at least it ain't what they call cookie cutter.

whayden2003

04-22-2019, 05:31 AM

I should definitly not wait so long between checking in on this bad ass rig. Looking great sir.

jlcustomz

08-26-2019, 06:55 PM

Driving to local shows as is for now.
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Been learning faux wood graining at work which could someday be used inside the bed area.
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Revvv

08-26-2019, 09:12 PM

Driving to local shows as is for now.
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Revvv

08-27-2019, 12:28 PM

I keep coming back to this car. If I personally had the opportunity to add another detail, I would incorporate rear fender flares that match and compliment the front. That would also allow you to run a wider rear wheel and tire if desired.

The car looks great as is, but I thought I would share my opinion. We all know what opinions are like.

jlcustomz

08-27-2019, 03:10 PM

Thanks, If you look at in progress passenger side,rear has stock fender flares same as front. Widening in rear will allow 12 to 13 " wide wheels with stock backset. Rear sheet metal around vette bumpers blends with the angles of the 2016 camaro front. Time, energy , & for things like wheels, money has been the big holdup.
Will at least finish metal work & prime pass side if not completely paint before cutting up drivers side.

Revvv

08-27-2019, 06:22 PM

jlcustomz

10-04-2019, 07:48 PM

Finally getting back to bodywork past week. Got 2nd half of rear visor fabbed & welded to first side, fit underside metal & got welded together.168030

dhutton

10-05-2019, 06:06 AM

Hey JL thought you’d find this entertaining :lmao:

https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/michigan-city-custom-1982-chevy-el/6992774461.html

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Bob in St. Louis

10-05-2019, 07:38 AM

Wow, that's bad. In my opinion, our boy here is doing a MUCH better job.

jlcustomz

10-05-2019, 08:06 AM

OUCH Don.I think cutting out a pickup truck sized tail light housing hole to mount 59 caddy lights in was the worst part.

I did a little skimcoat of epoxy filler, mostly on front edges on the rear visor & got a couple coats of SPI epoxy on it at work yesterday while I was spraying some on the clock anyway. At least it's sealed off & shiny black now, so I can see what more it may need to make the front edge symmetrical & consistent. Top will have to be bodyworked again anyway , since I'm bonding it to the roof.
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68Formula

10-05-2019, 01:19 PM

Hey JL thought you’d find this entertaining :lmao:

https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/michigan-city-custom-1982-chevy-el/6992774461.html

Don

The ad does state "illness drives sale." I assume in his case, it was mental.

1965gp

10-07-2019, 07:25 PM

Great eye using the 69 Charger quarters - really fit the car

jlcustomz

10-10-2019, 10:04 PM

Quarter panel & rear visor getting some bodywork & primer before attaching.168170

jlcustomz

10-12-2019, 11:50 AM

Did the 2010 nose in summer 2009' before switch to 2016 nose in 2016. Haven't seen another complete nose conversion till now. Pic sent to me from cruising the coast show.
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Bob in St. Louis

10-12-2019, 01:16 PM

I feel like i"m not supposed to like this, but it's JUST. SO. COOL.

Bob in St. Louis

10-12-2019, 02:50 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2019/10/72374767_10217885789789025_2609096592556-1.jpg

jlcustomz

10-12-2019, 08:38 PM

Coated inner wheel well & front inner wall metal with a urethane sealant & and some fire retardant spray foam up front. More sanding on quarter panel & sprayed a coat of g-2 primer surfacer .
Did final test fit of quarter panel. Got it bolted on in the back, glued on in middle , & part of tack welds done up front.

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