NASCAR / Camaro

[ProStreet R/T]

Yeah, pics please.



That car is going to be so freaking cool

[Payton King]

Hell of a project you have going there and some really nice work. I live in Charlotte, is the chassis back from your brother? If not, I would love to see it while it is here.

[ssdeuce]

more pics please!

[Chad-1stGen]

Wow that car is amazing looking.

Can't wait to see more updates!

[ProStreet R/T]

Umm guys?

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

what ever happened to this guy?

[TonyL]

profile says he was on today.

[MuscleRodz]

Not sure about this one but I did the the Dyno West Camaro finished in the latest PHR done up in what looks like GULF OIL colors.

Mike

[ZuperZport]

Last update on the NASCAR/Camaro was well over a year ago.I unfortunately struggled through some tough times physically and financially in early 06'. As one could imagine hot rod projects take a back seat to getting healthy. I am happy to say I am feeling much better now and work has become something I absolutely can't wait to get to in the morning. So the NASCAR/Camaro project has been full steam for about three months now. ALL of the metal fabrication is now complete. Some serious hours were spent getting eveything sorted out. I could write a book, but rather than bore you with every detail I will try and post a few pictures now and then with a description of what has been done and where the project is headed.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

good thing youre heath is good.. nothing better than a well maintained body..

anyways.. love the car.

[shortrack]

glad your feeling better.....I want to put a Late Model chassis under my 69 chevelle so im watching this thread......keep us in the loop

[formula98]

I'm really glad to hear you're ok. The project looks like a lot of fun. I never thougt to buy a nascar rolling assembly, great idea...

Good luck and keep the posts comming.

Ron

[BMF Machine]

http://www.superchevy.com/features/c.../photo_01.html

I just found this one looking for Franks car. Wow, I like it. Looks seriously angry. Holy Wing Batman! Needs two twenty pound Nos Bottles in it!

The Real Deal
Bob Owen's '69 Camaro eats so-called "g-Machines" for dinner

What are they getting at? That is the title of the article, the car is obviously a "G Machine" So, does it eat itself?

Yes, the Nascar Camaro is looking pissed, Glad your back on top! Kids, especially the newborn are keeping me from much of anything; but a little late night surfing!

Kevin

[ZuperZport]

Hey everyone,

We dis-assembled the entire chassis and sent it out for media blast prior to mocking up the roll cage. There is another 90 FEET(!!) of tubing that will be installed to complete the deal. The whole cage will be certified for racing/off road use. One bonus of going at it from scratch, as we have done here, is that we can install a new firewall with no holes drilled, so we will can drill holes as we deem necessary. T Next step is complete assembly of "bolt-on" parts and test fitting of everything else. After that the real fun begins because we can send the chassis out to powder coat and start plating and coating all of the individual components. AFTER THAT it really gets interesting because we can do FINAL assembly of the chassis and actually "road-test" the Cup Chassis with or without the Camaro body.

[Chad-1stGen]

sounds cool. But where are the attachments? :p

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i see nathin..

[ZuperZport]

...

[majik16106]

http://www.superchevy.com/features/c.../photo_01.html

I just found this one looking for Franks car. Wow, I like it. Looks seriously angry. Holy Wing Batman! Needs two twenty pound Nos Bottles in it!

The Real Deal
Bob Owen's '69 Camaro eats so-called "g-Machines" for dinner

What are they getting at? That is the title of the article, the car is obviously a "G Machine" So, does it eat itself?

Kevin

Just curious.. was this a joke? I hope your not actually seriously teasing about this car?

It does eat "so called ""g-machines"" for dinner". because a lot of the g-machines that people are building are never driven on the track or they are rocking 20+ inch wheels that are no good for actual racing. the title simply pointed out that this camaro is a real deal g-machine.. not a fake styled up pro-touring car. i dont mind show cars but call it what it is. and bob owens runs circles around just about everything in that car. the wing is completely functional too. just fyi.

[ZuperZport]

The chassis has received an entirely new roll cage from bumper to bumper. This was no easy feat, it took a lot of planning, measuring and experience along with more planning, measuring and experience to get the job done. The end result is a custom engineered cage system that will provide extreme safety and look good at the same time. Most of the bars are in place, with a few more will to be added after another “body test fit session”, then final welding and reinforcing will take place.

A “new” firewall has been fabricated using steel thicker than the standard Nextel Cup car to withstand years of abuse. The pedal assemblies and steering column have been mocked up. The whole chassis is getting “pre-assembled” as any project would prior to paint. All the Cup parts are getting either plated or powder coated. The modified “stock” Camaro dashboard is being “tweaked” to fit in the chassis and will provide a cool touch to the otherwise “all business” interior.

Many more custom things are being worked on as we speak. The custom “boom tube” exhaust system with electric open header cutouts is being fabricated. The chassis to body sections are having custom made “crush panels” made to fill the gaps between the two parts. The motor has custom made adjustable motor mounts. The standard NASCAR carbon fiber air cleaner assembly will be mated to the firewall for air induction through the lower windshield cowl vents. Custom made seat brackets tie into the roll cage for maximum protection. A real deal window net will be put in. Twin battery boxes will be implemented into the trunk area. As with any Cup chassis fully adjustable jack screws and panhard bar will be in place. Six piston monster brakes will be installed. We are even doing the belt driven rear gear cooler under the chassis.

More and more cool stuff to come. Will keep everyone posted. Thanks for your continued interest.

[Chad-1stGen]

wow!