When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
That color looks amazing indoors, I can't wait to see it in the sun! What is the name of the color?
It’s the original color, 1984 GM code 27, Med. Royal Blue Met. The difference is that it is a modern urethane paint and we used a black sealer under the 3 coats of paint. 4 coats of clear, cut, and polished.
The car is fantastic. Very well done. How do you like those magnaflow mufflers? Any drone at cruise speeds?
Thanks, this car is going to be the death of me. The “mufflers” are loud! I would not want to do a Power Tour in this car, although I haven’t driven it any further than what you see here after installing the interior (which is not yet finished). When I started this project I wanted to retain the rear seats. If I had known then that I was going to do the rear seat delete, I would have cut out the rear seat buckets and put some real mufflers on. I could have put a 2.5” dual exhaust and it would be a bit quieter, but it would also choke the power and where is the fun in that? Thanks again for following along over the years, I really appreciate it.
I drove it for the first time today, gave it a good wash, and put about 20 miles on it. It will be debuted at the Pacific Northwest Camaro Show this weekend.
It’s the original color, 1984 GM code 27, Med. Royal Blue Met. The difference is that it is a modern urethane paint and we used a black sealer under the 3 coats of paint. 4 coats of clear, cut, and polished.
Originally Posted by skinny z
Blue?
My color rendering must have had a stroke. Looks gun metal grey the same as my Coupe.
Nice job all the same.
Originally Posted by soloc4
That is exactly what I always call this color, but when I had it mixed, it was Medium Royal Blue Metallic. I do think “Gunmetal Blue” sounds cooler.
Originally Posted by soloc4
THIS picture brings out the blue for sure.
Agreed. New colour name. "Gunmetal Blue".
Looks great. (I've looked into those door handles too.)
Thank you, I really appreciate the support and how well the car was recieved at the PNWCC show. It generated a lot of attention and I meet a lot of really great people. It feels good to have been so well recognized for my efforts. Thank you all again.
Everytime I look at your car I see new details that I didn't notice prior. Your seat and door panel combo is very nice and subtle. What seats are those? Apologies if you already mentioned them, I'm lazy...
Everytime I look at your car I see new details that I didn't notice prior. Your seat and door panel combo is very nice and subtle. What seats are those? Apologies if you already mentioned them, I'm lazy...
It’s not your imagination, I just finished installing those last week (Friday). The seats are Corbeau RRX in black and gray. I ordered extra material from Corbeau and had a local shop match the stitch pattern for the door panels, The carpet lower panels were ordered with the carpet from Stock Interiors, new upper trim caps are from Hawks, and it was all installed on new ABS door cards. I’m surprised that the original 40 year old equipment didn’t hold up over time.
The car has come full circle. It is finished and it’s time to move on to the next project. I want to thank everyone here at TGO for their years of support and encouragement. I’ve enjoyed my time with this community of enthusiasts.
It is a big Friday night meet in Kent. Your photos look like it. I assume you did not take it to Goodguys this year? You should as I think your car would represent 3rd gen very well there.
It is a big Friday night meet in Kent. Your photos look like it. I assume you did not take it to Goodguys this year? You should as I think your car would represent 3rd gen very well there.
These pictures were taken at Lake Stevens Aquafest annual car show.
Originally Posted by battmann
Now that you’re all done and probably bored - come help me finish my project!! LOL
I would love to visit NY, but 3000 miles is a bit far to offer any assistance.
Originally Posted by grnmachine
Damn, that’s NICE! Maybe I missed it,but what wheels are those and what size?
The wheels are ForgeLine RB3C, anodized bronze, 18 X 9.5 front, 18 X 11 rear, the backspacing is custom for the suspension and the car. These are 6.5 bs front, 7 bs rear.
A pretty successful show season. 5 shows, 3 awards.
This was the first summer of car shows for my recently completed build. It was very well received and I had a great time showing off during the abbreviated season. I’m looking forward to next year’s season and auto cross it a few times.
I added a muffler to the system for a total of three. It is noticeably less raspy and a bit quieter, but still has a nice rumble. I haven’t driven it yet, just idling in the garage, so I can’t comment on the drone level at this time. Overall it is an improvement over what it was prior to the new muffler. It fits perfectly in the center bay of the rear diffuser, so it’s barely noticeable visually.
I added a muffler to the system for a total of three. It is noticeably less raspy and a bit quieter, but still has a nice rumble. I haven’t driven it yet, just idling in the garage, so I can’t comment on the drone level at this time. Overall it is an improvement over what it was prior to the new muffler. It fits perfectly in the center bay of the rear diffuser, so it’s barely noticeable visually.
Man, you do really nice work. Looks like a high end kit.
Man, you do really nice work. Looks like a high end kit.
I’m glad you responded. I remember that you had the same issue with your exhaust that I had. I believe that you had mentioned doing something similar to this, but with the Vibrant Ultra Quite resonators and a dual inlet/outlet transverse muffler. I can tell you that it helped calm my car down a bit, probably 10-15 db. With the Ultra Quiets you may have even better results. Let me know if you do this mod and post the results in your build thread, I have been following your progress from the beginning. Thanks for the compliment and your support. I appreciate it.
I’m glad you responded. I remember that you had the same issue with your exhaust that I had. I believe that you had mentioned doing something similar to this, but with the Vibrant Ultra Quite resonators and a dual inlet/outlet transverse muffler. I can tell you that it helped calm my car down a bit, probably 10-15 db. With the Ultra Quiets you may have even better results. Let me know if you do this mod and post the results in your build thread, I have been following your progress from the beginning. Thanks for the compliment and your support. I appreciate it.
I haven't made any exhaust changes yet (had other priorities for the car) but will likely make a change in the upcoming weeks. I think I am going to try some of the smaller spintech mufflers in place of my bullets. I had my eyes on Vibrant as well but it is still a bullet style regardless what they claim. Too much financial risk there.
I took my car out on the track for its first time June 16th to a local Auto X event. I haven’t found the limits of this car, it is far more capable than the driver.
