Guest Johnny Posted May 21, 2010 Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Thanks so much for the kind comments, I really appreciate it.. Looks like I have caught some sort of sinus infection/chest cold or the like, so I haven't been at the bench much the last 2 days, but I'll get some updates as soon as I feel a bit better. I don't like to work much when I'm sick, I tend to get clumsy and sloppy.. If you haven't already Jeff, go to your doctor and let him pop you with an allegy shot! Works wonders! Everything came out all at one time this year and has really caused problems for people with allergies. Even those who have mild allergies are getting slammed! I never have problems and rarely get sick got hit this year! It is bringing on cases of bronchitis in people that have never had it before too! Edited May 21, 2010 by Johnny
Jeff Sauber Posted May 25, 2010 Author Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Here's the final mockup update.... Things seem to be fitting together pretty well, so it's off to the paint booth this week, thus ending the last of the updates for a while. I have another project to get back to, as this one will be drying for the next several weeks. I sourced a set of hood hinges from my parts box that I'll either detail with photoetch, or I'll cut them apart and and make them functional... The air cleaner is the 14" Edelbrock version from Pro Tech, I had to modify it a bit to fit around the extra Carb details I added, but it clears the hood/cowl panel and can be removed for better detail display... Edited May 25, 2010 by J. Sauber
pharr7226 Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 The grill looks fantastic. The view of the radiator through the grill is sweet. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the hinges.
Raul_Perez Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 Looking good, Jeff!! All of the detail work is top notch, as usual!! Later,
Romell R Posted May 26, 2010 Posted May 26, 2010 In my opinion Jeff I think you should go ahead and take it to the next level and make the hinges operational ( but hey that just my opinion) You are doing one heck of a Job my friend keep up the excellent work!
nails3825 Posted May 26, 2010 Posted May 26, 2010 I'm in awe every time I look at this Each time feels like the very first, and my impression is always the same... wow!
Peter Lombardo Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Very impressive workmanship. The interior and engine look great...loads of detail. It will be an attention getter when complete, of that I am sure.
mannyclub Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 hey jeff long time! Man the camaro is sweet! Awesome detailing as always! cant wait to see more. Manny
Jim Gibbons Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Jeff, just discovered this, and I'm captivated how well it's coming out. I, too, had a '69 Camaro "granny car", though it was my second car. My first was a '54 Ford Rustomline which was a WIP, so in most ways, I consider the '69 I bought in April '78 my first "real" car. I had the base 250HP 2 bbl 327, also with a column shift Powerglide. I didn't change much on it, though, as I didn't have the budget in my poor college days. The only thing I added was a set of used American Racing slotted aluminum wheels in the rear, with baby moons on the front stock steel wheels. I couldn't do a lot HP wise, either, as the base cars had that stupid single leaf rear suspension. Mine was Daytona Yellow with the black vinyl roof; I had the same seats of that indestructable black vinyl. Mine didn't have the woodgrain, as it had the grabhandle. I took the taillight assemblies out, and painted the rear panel flat black. I had a lot of fun with that car; in Jan. '79, I drove it with two friends from NY to Boulder, CO to visit other friends. (The back seat rotation was not a fun thing!) I miss that car...I eventually sold it to a guy who made a bogus Z28 out of it with wheels/ suspension similar to yours. He owned a shop, so he could do things to it I could only dream about.
vizio93 Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Looking pretty sweet man, really like all the detail.
Danno Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Killer, Jeff! Yet another thread I had previously missed; glad it resurfaced. I, too, am a '69 Maro Alum. Special-ordered mine new; loved it; loved it; loved it; hated when it died and I traded it on a '74 Charger. Wish I still had the Maro. Can't touch them now without a Swiss bank account. Looking forward to seeing the wrap-up of your build. Thanks for the in-progress walk-around!
CrewDawg15 Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 What a great build!!! I really admire your attention to detail. After seeing the shot of your traction bars, I now need to lengthen mine a bit on my build. Thanks for the great pics.
Jeff Sauber Posted July 28, 2010 Author Posted July 28, 2010 Hope to be getting back to this one soon..Had to revamp my work bench area after some housing repairs...More to come.
pharr7226 Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Get back to that workbench dude. I love this build.
Romell R Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Get off your butt Jeff and gimme my fix!!! LOL j/k buddy looking forward to more on this one.
DRG Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Giving consideration to the size of the different parts, not to mention the photo etched items, I don't see how you guys do it. This build is simply suberb abd I thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Dragline Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I have NO IDEA how I missed this build J. I must say, it is a beauty. I like those MCG detail sets too. They just add that next dimension that paint detailing or scratch building cannot really achieve. I can't wait to see the paint and the home stretch. Great work buddy. Bob
vizio93 Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Get off your butt Jeff and gimme my fix!!! LOL j/k buddy looking forward to more on this one. Yeah come on man, its looking really nice !!! If I don't get more I get angry, and you don't like me when I'm angry Looking good
Jeff Sauber Posted August 18, 2010 Author Posted August 18, 2010 I did a little extra body work today..Now it may be ready for some paint...I still have some tweeking to do with the hood, but here's how things look tonight..
Romell R Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 Just pack it up and send it to me now I'll take it just like it is.....looking good buddy cant wait to see the paint laid on it
crowe-t Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 WOW, this is beautiful!!! Great work Jeff! Keep the pictures coming!
shucky Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Jeff, good to see you posting again. Your work is fabulous.
bandit1 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 ooohhh what a coincidence im working on the same kit myself! i just got the first coat of primer on mine so far....! http://www.ebay.com/itm/REVELL-69-CAMARO-Z-28-MODEL-KIT-1-25-SCALE-/220854398947?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336bf2afe3#ht_1444wt_1037
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