Phase I done, Phase II-interior almost done, and now Phase III-drivetrain (454 LSX!)
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Beautiful man, keep it up. There are many of us here that wish we could park ours and do the same. God I know I would love too. This makes me want to find a roller and go at it.
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
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Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
sounded kinda crazy at the begining of the threead, but it looks real good now! keep up the good work!
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Neil, I'm waiting on a call back from Speartech. We may go a different route for your harness though, I have a couple of hook up's in the works. We may get it from the same people that made that custom LS-1 harness for that white '61 Impala that Jim and I did. Anywho, I'll holler at ya after work.
John - You said you wanted to see my car.... Here's a pic
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John - You said you wanted to see my car.... Here's a pic
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09-19-2006, 10:05 AM
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More pics, starting to look like a camaro again!
09-19-2006, 10:46 AM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
Man that body shop of yours is making quick work of that project. Won't be much longer and we will see it in color! Are you doing a lsx swap? I hope you are. That is the next step for my car, just got to figure out how to pay for it 
. Are you planning any body mods for underhood appearance?
Make sure you throw up some pics when it gets in primer.
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. Are you planning any body mods for underhood appearance?Make sure you throw up some pics when it gets in primer.
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09-19-2006, 03:53 PM
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BADNBLK, yeah I am thrilled to see how fast these guys work and YES I am going with an LS2 (not stock). And for underhood appearances there will be some mods. My goal is too get it looking as clean as possible! The strut tower "lip" if you will, has been welded and will be smoothed for a cleaner look and the same will be done for all the little annoying holes.
Yeah, I can't wait too throw the primer pics up! Wait til you see the pics of the door "handles"!
Yeah, I can't wait too throw the primer pics up! Wait til you see the pics of the door "handles"!
09-19-2006, 05:44 PM
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Thank you for your help Mike! There is so much to be done on this car and I do appreciate you looking into the harness for me.
Now, here are some photos of the frenched in door "handle". It still needs some smoothing and minor angle adjustments, but I definitely like it. I will put a pressure switch behind the door lip (maybe the C6 vette switch will work?). This Saturday I will see it in person and finalize it then.
As for how much I am spending on this......well, it is a VERY fair price! Especially for the amount of customizing and the degree of detail Vintage Restoration of the Woolands is putting into this project. John is very open and willing to hear what I want, very good business man. Thanks John.
Now, here are some photos of the frenched in door "handle". It still needs some smoothing and minor angle adjustments, but I definitely like it. I will put a pressure switch behind the door lip (maybe the C6 vette switch will work?). This Saturday I will see it in person and finalize it then.
As for how much I am spending on this......well, it is a VERY fair price! Especially for the amount of customizing and the degree of detail Vintage Restoration of the Woolands is putting into this project. John is very open and willing to hear what I want, very good business man. Thanks John.
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All I can say is wow. You have done alot of work. Keep it up. Like everyone else I cant wait to see the finished product.
09-20-2006, 11:29 AM
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Suggestion for the tail lights...
Why not just redrill new holes and move the stockers over to meet the new extents are so yours gap would be next to the liscence plate
Why not just redrill new holes and move the stockers over to meet the new extents are so yours gap would be next to the liscence plate
09-20-2006, 05:06 PM
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Thanks for the input! As a matter of fact that is exactly what we have planned and the bumper will be widened by at least 2" as well.
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
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Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
ive never been more jealous of another car before i saw this.
ive wanted to do those style door handles ever since i checked out the new vettes, and that 1/4 mod is so unique. i love it.
ive wanted to do those style door handles ever since i checked out the new vettes, and that 1/4 mod is so unique. i love it.
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Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
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thats going to be a beautiful looking car when you are done with it....I only wish I could take my car down like that and redo it....
09-22-2006, 09:07 AM
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I live in Ontario, so I hear you about the salt and rust! I had to chime in here because that is one awsome project you have going on!
09-22-2006, 01:10 PM
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More pics and thanks to all for the kind comments!
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Making progress....I am getting excited, I haven't seen the car in person for a week or so and I will be able to see it tomorrow morning, I can't wait!
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any plans for the gas door?
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wow thats so crazy its awesome! its gonna be one of the coolest third gens ever when you are done!
09-22-2006, 06:54 PM
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Looks awesome . Could you p.m. me the shops info, I will be doing my car in another year or so and would like to see their work in person if you don't mind.
. Could you p.m. me the shops info, I will be doing my car in another year or so and would like to see their work in person if you don't mind.
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The gas door, hmmmm good question. We plan on getting a metal door from a maybe a suburban and going to add push lock device. John and his crew should be done in a few weeks.....can't wait. Red92rs, the shops info and contact info is in the very first post of this thread, if you need more info I will be happy to PM you.
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Neil let me know if you need half of a rear bumper to make your "widened bumper", ive got a couple sittin around, id cut one up for ya, as long as you take care of shipping.
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wow, that's going to be one of a kind when its all said and done. i'm at a loss for words right now.
09-24-2006, 11:09 PM
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Matt, that's awesome, thank you very much for the offer! What year are the bumper covers? If you have a '91-'92 bumper i'll definitely take you up on this. Ok, here are some more pics of the progress so far.
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Now, these pics should probably be posted in the Brake Board however, I want to keep you guys up to date with all the mods i'll be making, so here they are.....C6 ZO6 brakes! The front caliper bolts to the C5 caliper adapter, perfectly. As for the rears, I am going to either fabricate a new bracket for Strange axle tube OR see if Strange has already designed one. The first 2 pics are obviously the front caliper and the last pic is of the rear caliper. 
09-24-2006, 11:27 PM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
I know I have said it before, but I am still jealous! One thing I am not jealous of is all that hammer and dollie work under the hood, but hard work has its rewards - looks cool!
09-24-2006, 11:30 PM
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Some more views of the rear caliper and 335 tire with the extended quarter pannel. This is sick, it's almost a dream, someone slap me!!!
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How much are each caliper and rotor? I ve been wanting those brakes for a while, but for now I have to settle for the c5s. Also where did you buy them?
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I bought the C6 calipers and rotors at Davis Chevrolet in Houston. The price is $250 per caliper, the front rotors are $230.86 ea., rear rotors $88.00 ea., brake pads front $260.15, rears are about the same. If you're interested I am selling my C5 ZO6 front calipers, pads and rotors (with and extra set of new rotors). These C5 brakes have NO MORE than 20 miles on them, see pics of them in previous posts.
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I bought the C6 calipers and rotors at Davis Chevrolet in Houston. The price is $250 per caliper, the front rotors are $230.86 ea., rear rotors $88.00 ea., brake pads front $260.15, rears are about the same. If you're interested I am selling my C5 ZO6 front calipers, pads and rotors (with and extra set of new rotors). These C5 brakes have NO MORE than 20 miles on them, see pics of them in previous posts.
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
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Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
wow, after that quarter extension the 335's tuck in there so nice!
looks sick as hell.
as always im floored.
looks sick as hell.
as always im floored.
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All I can say is...WOW!!!
I've been following this thread, since I discovered it abouta week ago. Those door handles are the coolest idea! I did the smooth C/K style truck door handle swap on my 92 RS years ago. Your idea on the door handles is much cooler though!
I dig the quarter panel mod too. I could never afford it, short of winning the Mega Million lottery...I guess dreams are good to have though!
Can't wait to see her finished. Judging by what has been done so far though, it'll be done right and not rushed.
I've been following this thread, since I discovered it abouta week ago. Those door handles are the coolest idea! I did the smooth C/K style truck door handle swap on my 92 RS years ago. Your idea on the door handles is much cooler though!
I dig the quarter panel mod too. I could never afford it, short of winning the Mega Million lottery...I guess dreams are good to have though!
Can't wait to see her finished. Judging by what has been done so far though, it'll be done right and not rushed.
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Today, John ordered the wheels from I-Forged for my car. They will be i-Forged Aeros: 18 x 9.5 (5.5" backspacing) - Fronts and 18 x 12 (7.5" backspacing) - Rears. The wheels will be without the perimeter bolts though, i'm going for a cleaner yet aggressive look! I sure hope they look as cool on my car as they do on this one. Wheels are always a tough one IMO!
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This thread is sorta like watching a diecast Muscle Machine come to life! Great work! Have we decided on a color yet or did I read over it?
Have we decided on a color yet or did I read over it?
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I am going with a dark, metallic blue. Possibly adding 2 ghost stripes, not sure yet?
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
Very nice choice on wheels! Are you going to have them polish the back sides of the wheel hoops, cause I read in that guys cardomain that you got the pics from that he had to polish them himself.
Keep posting up the pics. This thread is my favorite on the board right now!
Are you going to have them polish the back sides of the wheel hoops, cause I read in that guys cardomain that you got the pics from that he had to polish them himself.Keep posting up the pics. This thread is my favorite on the board right now!
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
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those wheels will look awesome! i think ditching the "buttons" was a good idea.
its cool that youre doing these huge mods, but still trying to keep the paint subtle instead of blaringly trying to say something with your paint. thats the way to go IMO.
its cool that youre doing these huge mods, but still trying to keep the paint subtle instead of blaringly trying to say something with your paint. thats the way to go IMO.
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Awesome neil....I love the rims! That cars is gonna be sick!
Cant wait to see it in paint with the rims and tires.
What color are you painting it? Sorry if i missed it...
Cant wait to see it in paint with the rims and tires.
What color are you painting it? Sorry if i missed it...
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Thanks again everyone! Stephen, regarding the brake pads both front pairs were $260 and the rears are about the same. Still, that price is ridiculous for brake pads, but I need to stop. Now, whether I need to stop this well, that remains to be seen??? Maybe i'll put in a V-6, lol
Anyway my friends, here are some more pics of the door "handle" french. Regarding this, does anyone have any suggestions as to what manufacturer to go with for the door popper mechanism?
Anyway my friends, here are some more pics of the door "handle" french. Regarding this, does anyone have any suggestions as to what manufacturer to go with for the door popper mechanism?