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Beach Cruiser
I finally figured out this Photobucket thing, so I thought I would post a couple of Pics of my Two F-bodies. I'm building the Camaro to play around in either CP or XP next year, while I'm learning the ropes with the WS6. Do you think they will let me run with the surfboard on top? Rounds out the whole Beach Cruiser theme! Enjoy!
Mills




cccbock
QUOTE (Beach Cruiser @ Aug 19 2008, 02:08 PM) *
I finally figured out this Photobucket thing, so I thought I would post a couple of Pics of my Two F-bodies. I'm building the Camaro to play around in either CP or XP next year, while I'm learning the ropes with the WS6. Do you think they will let me run with the surfboard on top? Rounds out the whole Beach Cruiser theme! Enjoy!
Mills



That 68 looks like it has some cool goodies underneath it....

Thanks for the show.

Bock
nape
Looks like a lot of sweet fabrication there, although it took me a couple minutes to see there was a car in the shot wink.gif
mitchntx
QUOTE (nape @ Aug 19 2008, 10:50 PM) *
Looks like a lot of sweet fabrication there, although it took me a couple minutes to see there was a car in the shot wink.gif


I too was immediately drawn to the chrome valve covers ...
Beach Cruiser
Vintage Chrome Valve Covers! and two of the three bodies are from 67, not 68. Camaro is a 67 RS model.
Todd
good to see it out on all fours wink.gif

now all ya have to do is put in a driveshaft, a battery, and a coupla wires and take it out to pungo for autox ph34r.gif
BumpaD_Z28
Nice looking 1st gen project, good to see another one being saved smile.gif

~DaVe
roadracetransam
nice rear end
Mojave
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that's a C4 IRS in the back of it. Unless I'm mistaken, that kicks you out of CP entirely, so XP would be your only prepared class.
Spruill242
So when are we going to paddle out??
Beach Cruiser
Almost Every Day! I'm only 4 blocks off the water! when you bringing your Bird out to play at Little Creek or Pungo?
Spruill242
I guess I do need to kill a few cones with it. I'll have to pm you when I get back in the area. Most of the people should be leaving the beach soon woo-hoo!!

I will be going up to Summit Pont Oct 11-12th. If you have the time and a little cash to spend you should think about signing up.
1meanZ
Is the front end made of C4 parts as well? Well, C4 A-arms anyway?
Mojave
QUOTE (1meanZ @ Aug 29 2008, 04:41 PM) *
Is the front end made of C4 parts as well? Well, C4 A-arms anyway?


The upper arms are definitely C5 parts. C4 upper arms have a solid cross bar. I can't see the rest of the suspension, however.
Beach Cruiser
Uppers and Lowers are C5, as are the spindles and Brakes (Z06 calipers) Bottom arms retain the eccentric adjusters while the top arms can be shimmed if needed. From my measuments I can get up to -5deg to +1 Camber on it at that ride height. I can also move the ride height with the coilovers. I did the design to give me a 1 1/2" roll center. It's going to the alignment shop this weekend to make sure the car is square. I put the front fenders on over the weekend and I was very happy the wheels ended up in the center of the fender holes! I was able to get a set of 305/30/18's on the front with no rubbing issues. Only downside is the rack is out of a Mustang!

The rear is all C4 from a '96. I made adjustable Trailing arms and bought all adjustable camber and toe rods from Vette Products. I can even move the Angles of the trailing arms to change the IC, similar to an adjustable four link. It won't have the same effect as a solid axle drag car, but I can dial out some of the IRS anti squat issues I hope.

Thanks for the comments guys, as long as it turns out square I'm starting on the brake lines and other plumbing this fall.
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