mopar01lee Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Lookin real good Brandon .. very nice Fab work.. Davin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nice chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Your workmanship on the frame looks great, especially for a first effort. One thing I'd consider reviewing is the width of the front rails. They're a bit wide and will provide plenty of room for your motor, but will push the front suspension pickup points outward. This will create problems trying to have enough room for suspension links and for the tires to steer without having them way outside the fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Your workmanship on the frame looks great, especially for a first effort. One thing I'd consider reviewing is the width of the front rails. They're a bit wide and will provide plenty of room for your motor, but will push the front suspension pickup points outward. This will create problems trying to have enough room for suspension links and for the tires to steer without having them way outside the fenders. I agree. And by considering this, I think you should consider decrease the width of the front wheels as well. Congrats for the build. Very nice so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I see what you guys are saying, but the chassis was designed with several factors in mind, header clearance, wheel clearance (BIG meat front and rear) and aesthetics. As for the wheel width, I appreciate it, but Im going for a specific look here and thinning out the front wheels wouldnt really fit what I was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Alright, small update. Got the suspension mostly done. I still need to sand some things down, do the filler work on the frame, and add a torsion rod to the rear. The wheels are not glued on as I have all the paint work to do, so thats why they sit kinda weird. Im now in the process of staring the interior work. The plan is to do a functional, but nice looking, interior. Stripped, but still daily and show worthy. No back seats, all panels, and a roll cage. Does anyone know the recommended rod size for roll cages? Also, I did manage to find a ZR1 Corvette to gank the supercharged LS9, so it will officially be getting around a 650HP powerplant, HEHE! As usual, comments and criticism is welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 nice solid chassie, keep going it looking asome man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro73 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looks great! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 AWESOME WORK! My favorite year camaro! keep up they great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackandwhite Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 has an awesome stance. looks good keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking good keep it going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-man405 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 wowowowowowowowowowow looks great!!!! what size frame stock is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) This is looking great. If I may, might I make a suggestion? Since you need some sort of front spring, why not put airbags in there? Also, instead of a panhard bar in the back, step up to a four link and air bags there as well. It would fit really well with your protouring theme here...and you wouldn't really have to undo any of your work for it. Edited September 18, 2012 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 I didnt consider doing airbags, I have a set of coilovers Ive made for the rear and I plan to add some springs to the front, but I do have some small rubber boots I pulled out of a PC that would make cool airbags. I might have to try that out. Im still toying with making the rear a 4 link, I havent decided yet. Thanks for the input! wowowowowowowowowowow looks great!!!! what size frame stock is that? Thanks! It was .080 x .156 rod #167 (2.0mm x 4.0mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 that frame looks great! nice work........ cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This is looking great. If I may, might I make a suggestion? Since you need some sort of front spring, why not put airbags in there? Also, instead of a panhard bar in the back, step up to a four link and air bags there as well. It would fit really well with your protouring theme here...and you wouldn't really have to undo any of your work for it. I agree, you have a great start! I wish I could build a chassis like that! Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Dude, this is my first one. And Im only like three models into my building career. You can do it! Its just a matter of getting in there and not being afraid to make mistakes. Its how you learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Alright, another update. Had to redo the rear suspension and I think I went a little crazy, lol. Scratchbuild everything, even coilovers. I am very pleased with the result. And on to the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) As always, comments and criticism is welcomed and encouraged! Thanks for viewing! Edited September 24, 2012 by ll Brandon ll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 comin along real nice Brandon, looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thank you sir. Should be starting the interior work as the next phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's really coming along, nice job with everything. Looking forward to seeing this one finished up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's really coming along, nice job with everything. Looking forward to seeing this one finished up. You and me both, haha. I need to do a simple OOB build. Every one Ive built has been such intense custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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