Project 70 RS

[Hotchkis]

Cool design. It looks like it will support some serious weight, without weighing a ton. How much does it weigh?

[aps63]

I haven't weighed it, I'm not sure I want to know. I just want it to be strong and made by me.
It's my first time at really fabbing something from scratch. Learning alot.
Got my frame connectors in today. Awesome pieces.

[SRD art]

Nice work Paul! I love how everything looks satin-y smooth!

[aps63]

Thanks Ben, I seem to really be into the anti-gloss these days.
I'm really happy with the way it's coming out though.
Picked up the material for the side panels today.
Ready to cover.

[aps63]

Got to work on the lid today.
Had some dynamat dynaliner leftover from covering the interior.
Used it to cover the lid, density was perfect.
Got it covered also. I have to weld in the nuts to the frame and then
finish smoothing off the welds.
Hopefully get that done tomorrow.

[darkgable79]

Nice work.

[aps63]

Thanks,
I covered the bottom and will powdercoat the frame satin black.

[aps63]

Got the padding on and the vinyl on.
I shouldn't quit my day job to do upholstery but not bad for a guy who doesn't know what he's doing.
Now I just have to sand and clear the top and cut out the holes for the shifter and cup holders.
More soon I hope.

[sr73bu]

Looks great Paul!....now finish that damn console and get your car ready for RTTS this April..haha

-Sean

[aps63]

I'M TRYING, I'M TRYING!!!!!!!!!
My plan is to finish it this weekend Sean.
It would be great to make it for the RTTS.
Thanks

[aps63]

Just when I thought I will be able to finish it up, I hit a snag.
I finished sanding the metal and painted the sections I wanted black.
I cleared it and the clear came out much glossier than I wanted so I had to sand it all off and start again.
Today I cleared it with a matte clear and it came out with just the finish I wanted.
Now I just have to put it together. The end is in sight!!!!!

[aps63]

Well, I cleared it again and all these white dots are appearing all over the bare metal sections.
Read up on clearing bare metal(I know, a little late) seems to be a lot more involved then I thought.
Oh well, another lesson learned. Tryed it one more time.
Same thing happens and it will be painted satin black to match the rest of the interior.
I need to to start other sections of the car and stop messing around with the console.
Just ordered Chassis Max Handle Bars from Hotchkis.
Another piece of the suspension puzzle on order.

[aps63]

Got the rest of the front suspension together today.
Sway bar, center link, and rag joint are all in.
Hopefully I can get the new shifter in tomorrow.
I have to cut a hole in the trans tunnel for the shifter linkage and hook up the Lokar shifter sensor.

[Hotchkis]

That’s too bad about the paint reacting to the bare metal. We hope you get that sorted out and will keep checking your progress.

Did you install the Hotchkis subframe connectors yet?

We’re sure you’ve seen the installation video…

[aps63]

Thanks, I have seen that video.
I just ordered the Hotchkis handle bars also.
I will be ordering the whole suspension as I can afford it over the winter.
I would like to drive it just a little once the spring comes on the old suspension then replace it all at the same time.
It should be like driving an old car then a brand new one.
Kind of like a before and after drive.
Hoping to order the uca in the next several weeks.
Thanks for the video.
Did you get a chance to send the stickers?

[DirtShark]

Really nice job on the car...looks real good!!!

[aps63]

Got a chance to work on the Camaro today.
The Lokar shifter & linkage was pretty easy to install.
Had to cut a slot in the floor for the shifter lever.
I need to make some kind of rubber gasket to keep anything from coming inside.
I'm thinking just a piece of rubber with a slit in it so the linkage lever can fit through it.
Now for the shift indicator sensor and linkage.

[aps63]

Got my Hotchkis handles bars in today.
Another piece of the suspension puzzle has been obtained.

[aps63]

Spent the morning under the car and got the Lokar shifter sensor module hooked up and wired today.
Also, Hotchkis upper control arms came in today.
Leaf springs are on their way. Getting closer everyday.

[aps63]

I forgot to put up a picture of what else I got in this week.
It doesn't make the car go faster, handle better, or make it lighter.
It just looks cool, and sometimes that's just enough of a reason to buy it.
Fesler billet door vents.