I've always liked MSD, they are now owned by Holley and they both have good customer service.
CK5
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Camaro my Brother gave me
- Thread starter cybrfire
- Start date
Boom. That’d be an awesome feeling
Car is pretty much done. Drive shaft will be here shortly. Bleeding brakes today. Probably scale it even though no driveshaft. Running fantastic again.
Final reveal this sunday night. It's not black anymore.
Final reveal this sunday night. It's not black anymore.
I’m excited to see the final color choice
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I like how it’s parked next to a minivan.
And I’m guessing it’s not going to be a single color if it’s getting wrapped, but will be fun to see.
Saweet
Were the Iron Monger performance decals Zim inspired?
Looks nice, but how long did it take you to put all those aerospace looking rivets in?
On a more serious note, did you do that wrap yourself or someone came to put it on? Looks good, I don't think I could do it without getting wrinkles in it.
vandelay industries
1/2 ton status
Please discuss in great detail including detailed pictures (i can make it worth your while):
1) You mentioned that mild steel would be assembled faster than chrome moly. Is this because it's just faster to mig weld than tig, or because mild steel is easier to bend/form than moly?
(Note to everyone else reading this: NHRA requires chrome moly tubing to be tig welded rather than mig welded to be legal)
2) How, exactly, is the floor attached to the frame? Actually, let's discuss the floor first----materials, thickness etc.
3) i ASSume that there are commercially available lexan windows and windshields available for the 82-92 camaro/firebird? If you have an application where there are no aftermarket support, then what?
a) please describe how the lexan is secured to the body.
4) Possibly the most important question----Do you do this for a living?
1) You mentioned that mild steel would be assembled faster than chrome moly. Is this because it's just faster to mig weld than tig, or because mild steel is easier to bend/form than moly?
(Note to everyone else reading this: NHRA requires chrome moly tubing to be tig welded rather than mig welded to be legal)
2) How, exactly, is the floor attached to the frame? Actually, let's discuss the floor first----materials, thickness etc.
3) i ASSume that there are commercially available lexan windows and windshields available for the 82-92 camaro/firebird? If you have an application where there are no aftermarket support, then what?
a) please describe how the lexan is secured to the body.
4) Possibly the most important question----Do you do this for a living?
yes, mig weld is faster and while fit up is critical, mild steel tubing is more forgiving of a heat build up than chromo.
floor is aluminum, except directly under the driver which is steel. Steel floor section is welded in while aluminum is riveted. All in accordance with current NHRA specifications.
as far as preformed lexan goes, or the lack there of, it would depend on the complexity of the shape before I could decide what to do about it. Straighter, flatter, simple, I’d bend it myself. With much curve I’d find somebody to custom make me one or investigate ways to form it myself. It can be done.
front is riveted, Flush to the body.
sides are bolted with 6-32’s with vertical supports to hold shape.
rear is dzus fastened to facilitate easy removal. Also flush mounted.
I fabricate for a living. Yes. Currently setting up to build another car for my brother.
I have a firebird and a corvette waiting to be built. Those cars do not have owners at this time. They will be built to a roller level then sold unless someone wants me to finish one out turn key.
