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    1. #81
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      Quote Originally Posted by TANKMASTERJ View Post
      Dewill
      before dismantling my 67 I had a very healthy 327 about 410-420 go and had just done the upper lowers, Viking double adjustables and low profiles. Man it was like a. Whole new machine. Then after my 6 grand paint job went South I cut the whole car apart. Addressed all my Rust, so that required floor and. That required mini tubs a d that required a d that required etc.etc.
      Thee. I found an LS7 built by late mod racecraft out of a wrecked C6.
      Now it's like many builds on here.
      Totally out of hand LOL
      Haha that is the hardest part: stick to your plan (and budget).

      It is really nice going through everything and knowing all rust, for instance, has been addressed.

      Why did the paint job go south?

    2. #82
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      Had aa. Local Latino group have it and a dad and two sons worked together did nice work. Not SEMA but nice. One son that was really Into classic car rehab quit after dismantling my car. Other son got in fight wiith old man and thrower in jail. Dad tried to finish with mediocre help. I thought it was going to be fine because the block sanding looked so good. So I let them squirt it. Base coat was fine. Clear had some solvent pops on 3rd coat and they screwed up the stripes. Not crisp and clean where they turned over the hood and trunk edgges. I rod them 6 weeks re do, redo, redo, etc till I finally went and got it
      TANKMASTERJ
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...touring-Camaro
      Jasons Toys
      67 Camaro White Lightning LMR LS7 powered, Speed tech Front and Rear.
      2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 the Blue Devil
      2000 HD Softail
      1989 CBR Hurricane anniversary edition

    3. #83
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      Such a shame! I understand the feeling, trying to convince yourself it is no biggie but you know your not happy with the result. Much better to re-do and be happy!

    4. #84
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      The shop it's at now is SEMA quality. But omg the bills
      TANKMASTERJ
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...touring-Camaro
      Jasons Toys
      67 Camaro White Lightning LMR LS7 powered, Speed tech Front and Rear.
      2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 the Blue Devil
      2000 HD Softail
      1989 CBR Hurricane anniversary edition

    5. #85
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      Yup paint can really skin your wallet!

      Yesterday I got one side fitted with the new a-arms, 1/2”taller ball stud and Viking shocks.
      Very straight forward!
      Will do the other side and then put the brakes on!

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    6. #86
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dewil View Post
      Yup paint can really skin your wallet!

      Yesterday I got one side fitted with the new a-arms, 1/2”taller ball stud and Viking shocks.
      Very straight forward!
      Will do the other side and then put the brakes on!

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      no spring pocket bottom control arm verison?

    7. #87
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      I went with CPP's taller spindle/C5 brake setup whic you probably seen but at 750/set with the SK bearing upgrade(deletes the ABS line)in front
      and the Boyd 17x7 junkyard dog rim fit nicely. I just thought those tall ball joints work but goofy.

    8. #88
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      GMC427: Yes thats right, went with the coil over version.

      GB68: Thats a nice setup. In my case the taller balljoints was just a cheaper way of getting the same effect and re-using at least some parts!

      Other than that I got the passenger side done yesterday evening. This side did put up a little fight and trying to get the rearward bolt in place was a bit of a pita. Anyhow, they are both in place now and next up is putting on the front brakes!
      Ill see if I can find the time this evening!

    9. #89
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      Great progress. I'm hoping to go see my car in paint jail tomorrow.
      Jason
      TANKMASTERJ
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...touring-Camaro
      Jasons Toys
      67 Camaro White Lightning LMR LS7 powered, Speed tech Front and Rear.
      2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 the Blue Devil
      2000 HD Softail
      1989 CBR Hurricane anniversary edition

    10. #90
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      Thanks Tankmaster, looking forward to see some pics of it!

    11. #91
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      I like your machine work and all the little nice details!

      Greetings from another Swede!
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

    12. #92
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      Hi Henrik, thanks!
      I took a look at your project and your fab work is amazing! really impressed!=)

    13. #93
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dewil View Post
      Hi Henrik, thanks!
      I took a look at your project and your fab work is amazing! really impressed!=)
      Thank you very much Sir! Where do you live? I live in Västerås.
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

    14. #94
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      Quote Originally Posted by chevyz240 View Post
      Thank you very much Sir! Where do you live? I live in Västerås.
      Westcoast here! Gothenburg. When do you plan to have your build finished?

      My plan is 26th of May next year.

    15. #95
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dewil View Post
      Westcoast here! Gothenburg. When do you plan to have your build finished?

      My plan is 26th of May next year.
      OK!

      No plan, but it'll take a few years.

      That was a very specific date! Any special reason?
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

    16. #96
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      Quote Originally Posted by chevyz240 View Post
      OK!

      No plan, but it'll take a few years.

      That was a very specific date! Any special reason?
      It´s me and my wives anniversary day so it would be great to be finished by then so we could use it going to a restaurant or something (and also having that goal should make it easier for me to spend time in the garage).

      Looking at whats left it might be tight, knowing that everything takes longer than anticipated. The plan ahead is:

      Measuring for exact wheel/tire combos. What will fit? Order the right sizes
      Buy new or old steering box to get faster ratio steering.
      Sand down the remaining paint (50 percent done by now)
      Weld some holes, change some parts that were rusted through
      Body filler, sanding, primer, paint, clear.
      Fix interior. High ambition and want to do all the work myself. Sewing leather seats, build a rear seat/sofa, mould carbon center console, etc.

      5 and 6 are time consuming tasks that can really get out of hand.
      I don´t want to start running the car having it 90% done since it´s a high risk of the remaining 10% never happening.

      Got the front brakes mounted this weekend. Driver side no shims required and the caliper centered nice. Passenger side i need to shim the bracket closer to the disc.

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    17. #97
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      Nice progress. And allthough goals are ambitious they definitely keep us going.
      Keep ity up
      TANKMASTERJ
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...touring-Camaro
      Jasons Toys
      67 Camaro White Lightning LMR LS7 powered, Speed tech Front and Rear.
      2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 the Blue Devil
      2000 HD Softail
      1989 CBR Hurricane anniversary edition

    18. #98
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dewil View Post
      It´s me and my wives anniversary day so it would be great to be finished by then so we could use it going to a restaurant or something (and also having that goal should make it easier for me to spend time in the garage).

      Looking at whats left it might be tight, knowing that everything takes longer than anticipated. The plan ahead is:

      Measuring for exact wheel/tire combos. What will fit? Order the right sizes
      Buy new or old steering box to get faster ratio steering.
      Sand down the remaining paint (50 percent done by now)
      Weld some holes, change some parts that were rusted through
      Body filler, sanding, primer, paint, clear.
      Fix interior. High ambition and want to do all the work myself. Sewing leather seats, build a rear seat/sofa, mould carbon center console, etc.



      5 and 6 are time consuming tasks that can really get out of hand.
      I don´t want to start running the car having it 90% done since it´s a high risk of the remaining 10% never happening.

      Got the front brakes mounted this weekend. Driver side no shims required and the caliper centered nice. Passenger side i need to shim the bracket closer to the disc.
      Ambitious goals! I like that you want to do it all by yourself! I am the same! Best of luck!
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z


    19. #99
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      I know it’s been quiet for a little while but I unexpectedly got a chance to buy a bigger lathe!
      It had been sitting in a biker garage and was quite neglected but seemed healthy. Lately all of my efforts have been to get it cleaned up, serviced, repaired and upgraded.
      Just finished installing digital read outs and the only thing remaining is to get some new carbide inserts and a new hand wheel for the tailstock!

      With this I will be able to turn bigger pieces faster. Looking forward to it! Now where will I find a new milling machine...

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    20. #100
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      Wow, that's great man! You could have told me that was brand new and I would have believed you!


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

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