wraith Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Racer Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Chrome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Great build so far. What engine will you use? I will probably use the camaro engine but I will modify it a little. Now that I have all the body mods done I will start on the engine and chassis. As soon as it warms up enough I will try to get some color on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Chrome handles. This looks great! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Keep em chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Wow I've been away for awhile . I see you had done a lot of wok and I'm loving it. Chevy needs to build this car . 1 more thing please cast this I'd love to have my go on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liltyler11 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 What are you using to putty in everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 What are you using to putty in everything? evercoat 2 part polyester glazing putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Done some work on this over the last couple of days, added the tail light pockets from the new camaro. Had to modify the front and rear suspension to fit under the chevelle body. I also made some new rotors using pegaus rotors and made a new shim for the front side and used the back side of the camaro unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Brake rotors front and back. Heres what they look loke on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 I also had to modify the rear inner fender wells so the tires would fit. I first ground out some plastic then added some putty then sanded it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well would'nt you know it I was not happy with the brake rotors, so I had to change them. So out came the dremel and sand paper, I cut off the calipers and replaced them with the units from a zo6 corvette. I may sand the corvette logo off and try to put chevelle on them. (with decals). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium2112 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Wow. I just found this thread. This thing is coming together nicely. A question though. You mentioned the "putty" (evercoat 2 part polyester glazing putty) Where did you get it? I love the way it spreads on like real "Bondo" and it seems to be easy to work with. Now for my 2 cents. The whole project is awsome. I wouldn't change the curve of the side windows, the curve they have works with the concept end while the over all body still holds the Chevelle theme. When i saw the trim piece you put on the side, running through the door. My instant thought was that it would look cool curved in instead of raised out. It seems like it would be too much work and my change the look to much though.. Other than that, this build is going to be incredible. I can't wait to see the final posting in "Under the glass" Be proud! Oh yeah, i forgot to throw this in. Some one mentioned using the left over parts and doing the reverse build. Have you given it any thought? Might be interesting.. Edited January 12, 2013 by pandamonium2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.k.v Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) This car is just awsome. It looks like a proper retro for a original car. Id recommend you use all the camaro driveline just to keep the retro feel, If not maybe the LS9 from a new ZR1 corvette kit for some extra punch. After all its a concept their all about grabing attention with new idea while still being relatable to a normal road car. Edited January 12, 2013 by d.k.v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I think you've done a great job, but no matter how many times I look at it, I come to the conclusion that the roof is to low and too long.changing the shape of the side window may make a differance, and i think if we could see it with the front glass in the look would change. I like where you're going on the tail lights,...'mimics' the 70, but differant. Will be interesting to see the grille finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wow. I just found this thread. This thing is coming together nicely. A question though. You mentioned the "putty" (evercoat 2 part polyester glazing putty) Where did you get it? I love the way it spreads on like real "Bondo" and it seems to be easy to work with Thanks for your comments pandamonium2112. To answer your question about where to get the evercoat putty. Most of your automotive parts stores should carry some, also you should be able to find it at any auto body suppliers. It is easy to work with and it sands out easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 This car is just awsome. It looks like a proper retro for a original car. Id recommend you use all the camaro driveline just to keep the retro feel, If not maybe the LS9 from a new ZR1 corvette kit for some extra punch. After all its a concept their all about grabing attention with new idea while still being relatable to a normal road car. Thanks d.k.v. I will be using the complete camaro drive line, but I may modify the intake slightly, but I do like your idea about the new zr1 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think you've done a great job, but no matter how many times I look at it, I come to the conclusion that the roof is to low and too long.changing the shape of the side window may make a differance, and i think if we could see it with the front glass in the look would change. I like where you're going on the tail lights,...'mimics' the 70, but differant. Will be interesting to see the grille finished. Thanks Steven Zimmerman for your comments. when I first started this build I was going for the long and low look just too change the appearence of the chevelle, I really dont think I want to change the the shape of the side windows as of yet, but you never know. I took some pictures with the windows in place, and I will have too change the side glass to match up the door lines or visa versa. Let me know what you guys think?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Here is the car with the door line change, I will probably just make some new side glass (its easier to do.) Original Door line moved back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtracer2448 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This is an awesome build. I can see a bit of an A-body chevelle in there. I would say move the door line back because there just seems like empty space behind the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looks perfect with the door line moved back. Fantastic workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 looking great love the lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 looking great love the lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 WOW ! Now that's one beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 that is some beautiful progress John! I like everything about it, I think all of the changes fit the car perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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