II Much Fabrication LS9-powered 69 Camaro

[parsonsj]

Dash is back from interior (JR Auto in Winter Springs), and loosely installed. The stitching matches the Cobra Misano seats.

[icemanrd19]

how do you like the quality of the cobra seats? I was thinking about getting a pair of le mans ones. Any idea on price?

[andrewb70]

Hey John,

Is the area on the dash in front of the passenger just blank or am I missing something?

Andrew

[parsonsj]

There's a "navigator" bar there. Like on 1st gen Camaros and 70s Corvette. Something for the passenger to grab. There's also another light over there.

It's something I debated with the customer and with the interior guy: is that section too plain? On most late model cars that area is plain for the passenger side airbag.

Back to the brace or navigator bar, I'm undecided on color. I was going to powder-coat it black, but now I'm thinking some contrast might be a good idea.

[parsonsj]

how do you like the quality of the cobra seats?

I think Cobra quality is outstanding. The Misano seats are anniversary editions with double diamond stitching and carbon fiber shells.

My last 5 seats have all been Cobra... highly recommended.

[andrewb70]

There's a "navigator" bar there. ....

You mean a "Jesus" bar, as in "Jesus, please don't let me die in this car that is going way to fast"! LOL

I see the holes for it now. I think a black handle would loos best. A contrasting color would make it too obvious.

Andrew

[parsonsj]

..."Jesus" bar

I like it. I'll use that term from now on.

[KB Camaro]

awesome build. i had a ZR1 so i know that motor well, that's gona be one fun ride!

[cwylie]

What did you use for the intercooler reservoir?

[parsonsj]

There isn't an intercooler reservoir. C&R says one isn't necessary.

[cwylie]

How do you burp the system?

[parsonsj]

I'm using the factory ZR1 "burp/fill port". You can see it in this picture, right in front of the alternator:



The ZR1 factory manual says to use a zip tie or similar device to make that port the highest point in the intercooler system and fill/burp from there.

[snappytravis]

Looking good!

[Ripper]

Great project!

Are those door panels made out of glass fibre? looks great, but I guess there are no such options for the second gen F-bodys?

[parsonsj]

Yes, they are fiberglass.

My understanding is that MCI has them available for 2nd gens, but I can't recommend them. I've been unable to get them on the phone for the past 3 months. Maybe they've gone out of business?

[Ripper]

Thanks!
I was just curious. I'm planning flat panels, but got curious since those shaped surfaces makes it look slightly more factory and less "home made".

[icemanrd19]

can you send me a pm on what the typical cobra seats cost ? I'm looking at the cobra le mans leather

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey John,

Looking good! I'll keep watching this build.

Regards,
Tony Huntimer

[cwylie]

Is that port part of the hose assembly or is it available separate?

[parsonsj]

It's part of the hose assembly. The clamps are crimped in place. I'm sure you could cut it apart and adapt it to something else.