So Ive had my Z28 since about 2002 I bought it back then for $600. It was in ok shape. I did the trans, motor, suspension and paint over about a 2 year period while driving it in between. It was my only car back then. So fast forward to today and I've decided to repaint and strip it again. I'm also gonna redo the interior which I didnt do the last time. Onto some pics.

How it sits today

 

After the interior strip. Found a little rot on the driver side. Was kinda surprised its been in a garage the last 15 years.

 

What color are you thinking this time? Looks like she was silver originally?

 

 

Got some more work done.. Front end is off. Next engine comes out to strip and paint the engine bay.

 

Current progress. Engine bay is just about stripped. Only the booster and steering box is left for removal. Doors are gutted ready to removed and prepped. Hood and 1 fender that needed some body work got epoxy primed tonight.

 

Looking good,are you still going with the soul red crystal?

 

Thanks.. I really want to. But after considering margin of error of it not coming right and matching it if I need to touch it up or make a repair I'm looking at other reds. GM anniversary red pearl is at the top of list so far.

 

Some more progress. Its slow but getting there. Engine bay holes welded up.

 

Soul red crystal isn't that big of a deal to paint at all. It's the same exact process as Ford Ruby Red....even uses the same toner in the clear.

 

Booth ready for primer
Lots of engine bay progress.

Hmm photos arnt uploading

 

Epoxy primer

 

All the holes filled on fender well and frame rail

 

You're gaining ground! Looking good man

 

And The final decision for color. Go ahead and make some guesses lol.

 

Out of the booth lighting and in the shop.

 

Thanks man. It sure is a ton of work lol.. Finished product will be so worth it!!!

 

Flame red metallic

 

 

Good looking color.

 

Thank you.... Its about the hardest thing ever to pick a color. I'm dying to see it in the sun

 

Some more progress. Booster is back in and plumbed in the line lock and Wilwood brake setup.

 

Some more brake line work is complete. What a time consuming task!!

 

Talk about attention to detail . Way to set the bar high. Looks awesome.

 

Thank you!! Now that steering shaft looks like hell!!

 

Very nicely done lines! Not easy to do, especially on short pieces like that.

 

Thank you!! I def cussed a little and may have thrown a piece or 2 lol. Oh and had to buy a decent flare tool well worth the money.

 

Rear Line ready to go!! Tore it all back apart today to sand and respray it with paint from a different line. The color is slightly off. Its more brown then red from what I wanted.

 

Picked up my motor yesterday!!

 

Nice!!

 

So the changing the paint line dramatically improved the color!! The cost is way more almost double the price but its a more vibrant red and the pearl pops a lot more.



Using an led light

 

Pretty!

 

Got the motor in. And some progess with assembly.. Some pics





Test fitting hood clearance.

 

checking hood clearance for HSR

Clearanced. Now to prep underside of hood.

 

Whew what a slow process.. Im very close to firing up the new drive train. I reused my fuel pump relay bracket for the coil and MAP sensor.

 

Serpentine setup is complete. Powder coated the brackets and pulleys.

 

Ready for the first fire up!!! Have a few glitches to work through but so close!!!!

 

Looks mean!

 

First start up last week!!

 

Nice build!

 

Sounds very healthy! Who doesn't love a nice choppy idle like that?

 

Looks like a fine job!

Minor point, if those are sheetmetal screws, holding the proportioning valve to the inner fender, probably want to add some lock-nuts, to secure against shake.

 

Thanks

The solenoid is mounted with stainless 10/32 nuts and bolts.

 

OUTSTANDING!

 

Just a little update.. Had some trans issues had to pull it. Got most of the body work done.. Doors are done in primer hood is done. Quarters and roof just need a second coat of primer and be blocked down.

 

FINALLY Got some paint on it!!!

 

Looks awesome. Flames this time or no?

 

Thank you.. No flames just a solid color.. If anything I might do a flat black Yenko stripe in vinyl.

 

Handsome!

 

Some more progress pics to keep the bored busy Lol.. Just need to do a final cut and buff and the exterior is done.. Noe to finish the interior..