Ridetech.com 68 camaro

[CamaroLance]

Those stripes are absolutely bitchin! Why didn't I think of that? I'm dying to know about the glass too. Did you have that custom made?

[bret]

Any insight as to how you did the flush mount?

The windsheild and backlite are hardcoated lexan from Sheilds Products in Martinsville, In. http://www.racingshields.com/index_files/products.htm

They make a pre-formed product that is about 1" oversized so we could trim them to fit in the oem widow openings. The clarity and durability are great. We tested some samples with different abrasives and cleaning solutions before committing to using them. The cost was around 1k for both pieces. We spent a day or 2 working out the final fitment and sealing issues. It's a great look in person.

[bret]

So Bret... when do I get to drive it??? ;)

You get to drive when you show up with a helmet, an ink pen, and a camera!

[jb@ridetech]

Thanks bret, I was just getting ready to call you, I couldn't remember there name.

[dropit69]

are the stripes like on the blue chevelle? ..seen it at RTTH3 was awesome looking..great job !!!!

[jb@ridetech]

are the stripes like on the blue chevelle? ..seen it at RTTH3 was awesome looking..great job !!!!

Yes sir we did these the same way.

[MuscleRodz]

The windsheild and backlite are hardcoated lexan from Sheilds Products in Martinsville, In. http://www.racingshields.com/index_files/products.htm

They make a pre-formed product that is about 1" oversized so we could trim them to fit in the oem widow openings. The clarity and durability are great. We tested some samples with different abrasives and cleaning solutions before committing to using them. The cost was around 1k for both pieces. We spent a day or 2 working out the final fitment and sealing issues. It's a great look in person.

Percy's has the equivilent called Speedglass. Not exactly DOT legal to use for the windshield in a street car but who cares when it looks that good huh?

[darren@ridetech]

oh wow, i am in love with the brushed stripes. i always wondered if you could just clear coat bare metal and be ok.

I just emailed John over at Precision Coachworks about this......

"DuPont makes a clear metal etch called Metalok that allows the clear to stick to the bare metal it is very $ - but it lets you sleep at night.
John"

[ErikLS2]

Bret, I was talking to Greg over at Dynatech about his headers for my 1st Gen with an LS2 . I know they're designed around Detroit Speed mounts but according to DSE those mounts are only for their hydroformed subframe and wont work on a stock subframe. You have them on a stock frame, what did you do and what fitment issues did you run into with other things if any? What did you do for oil pan? Thanks

[jb@ridetech]

The oil pan is the one that came on the motor from world products- the headers fit with out any mods on the stock frame- in fact they fit really super nice- we put them on with the motor bolted in, steering box in
They look and fit great, only thing we don’t know what they sound like yet! But I am sure I will like that too!
Also the mounts fit fine on the stock frame.

[minendrews68]

What's on the firewall and inner fenders as far as paint?

[whytry]

The glass looks great!

[Vinz68]

The car looks great! Can't wait to see it at Year One. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

[jb@ridetech]

The car looks great! Can't wait to see it at Year One. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

Thanks Man, We shall be ready for year one!

[darren@ridetech]

What's on the firewall and inner fenders as far as paint?

It is a urethane mixture of paint, clear, rock guard, reducer, and hardener.

[darren@ridetech]

Here is a link to more pics on the Precision Coachworks website.
http://paintgods.com/1968-camaro/

[DJW32]

Car looks great.

Did you guys test fit the ATS plates? I ask because in this picture (see picture), these look like the ats plates...

I found these pictures at paintgods.com

[ErikLS2]

Car looks great.

Did you guys test fit the ATS plates? I ask because in this picture (see picture), these look like the ats plates...

I found these pictures at paintgods.com

ridetech guys, earlier in this thread it says you guys used Detroit Speed motor mounts but those are clearly ATS mount plates. Is that what's in there with that header clearance? I've got ATS plates but not the budget for their headers.

What I'm thinking of trying is to swap them to opposite sides so the ATS logo is upside down but the motor mount is right side up and try the Stainless Works headers. According to my rough measurements my ATS plates dimensions match those on this thread:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=41028

I'm a ways away from the test fit though. If they're in fact ATS plates, what brake booster are you running and are there any fitment issues with it or the Dynatech headers? Thanks and beautiful car!!

[jb@ridetech]

ridetech guys, earlier in this thread it says you guys used Detroit Speed motor mounts but those are clearly ATS mount plates. Is that what's in there with that header clearance? I've got ATS plates but not the budget for their headers.

What I'm thinking of trying is to swap them to opposite sides so the ATS logo is upside down but the motor mount is right side up and try the Stainless Works headers. According to my rough measurements my ATS plates dimensions match those on this thread:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=41028

I'm a ways away from the test fit though. If they're in fact ATS plates, what brake booster are you running and are there any fitment issues with it or the Dynatech headers? Thanks and beautiful car!!

The adapter plates on the block are ATS – motor mounts and the frame mounts are DSE, sorry for any confusion

[DJW32]

What mods did you do to the stock sub frame? Also, can someone give us more information on the 12 bolt that is tuckin 18/335/30's...

David