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Forum: Member Car Journals Yesterday, 05:53 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Thanks TBEM for the Pics as reference. There...

Thanks TBEM for the Pics as reference.

There is gonna be somewhat of a gap no matter what, as the center section is shorter than the Deck Lid itself, and you can only move the Winglets in so far...
Forum: Member Car Journals Yesterday, 10:11 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Thanks AB and TBEM - you guys are awesome and...

Thanks AB and TBEM - you guys are awesome and this is why the Forum is so useful.

I plan on removing the parts, then add the 3M tape, but leaving the film on the outside so it only acts like a...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-27-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Mocked up and installed the Dove Tail Spoiler. ...

Mocked up and installed the Dove Tail Spoiler.
Drilled a 5/8" hole to clear the Center Light Harness grommet.
Used the Templates I made as a guideline - got me close enough to get the studs from...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-26-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Busy Day. Got the CAI and Shaker Air Duct Feed...

Busy Day.
Got the CAI and Shaker Air Duct Feed mocked up and the install finalized.

I really like it - it is clean and should be functional, and should flow enough air to actuate the spring...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-25-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Got some work in on getting the Rear Fascia...

Got some work in on getting the Rear Fascia together and ready to mount.

I considered not removing and installing the Stock Diffuser seeing as I have a new one on order, but realized it is a...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-24-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 67,600
Posted By hesster
Way cool! The carnage in the bolwer pics makes...

Way cool! The carnage in the bolwer pics makes me cringe, but that stuff happens when pushing the limits.
And yes Sir - you have pushed it.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-24-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
I noticed that, as there was the paint overspray...

I noticed that, as there was the paint overspray on some of it. And I agree that I will not remove both sides of the 3M tape, as I don't think it is necessary for adhesion in addition to the studs....
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-23-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Working the Rear Fascia. Spent most of the...

Working the Rear Fascia.

Spent most of the day at my Brother's trying to get his 6-71 Blown SBC started on the car I sold him. No dice, set the distributer to 10 deg BTDC, and verified spark...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-19-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
That would be appreciated, a I am about to begin...

That would be appreciated, a I am about to begin on the Rear.

I cleaned off the 3M tape and the Dovetail and Winglets in prep for installation. Not sure if I want to put new 3M tape back on,...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-18-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Had enough of "Shim-Mania" and Panel Fitting for...

Had enough of "Shim-Mania" and Panel Fitting for now, and wanted to get the Rotors/Calipers/Brakes installed before I attack the Rear Fasciia and Dovetail Spoiler.

The car has been in the air...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-17-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Thanks Brother. Appreciate the acknowledgement. ...

Thanks Brother. Appreciate the acknowledgement. This is a really involved but fun build.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-17-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Painted the ugly muffler can, OK for now berfoe...

Painted the ugly muffler can, OK for now berfoe LT's and Borla.

Worked the Fog Lamps, amber to match the H/L Halos. Did my custom Diffuser Ring on them .

Fitted the Front Fascia nose to...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-16-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 294
Posted By hesster
I went with BC-ER's after shopping different...

I went with BC-ER's after shopping different selections.
Quality stuff.
Can't see paying 2x the cost over these for incremental performance gains.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-15-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
And More... Brake Parts cleaned and ready...

And More...

Brake Parts cleaned and ready for assembly.

I plan on reusing the Caliper Bolts after a thorough cleaning, threads must be free of old loctite. I know they have low mileage on...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-15-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Me and my old neighbor went at it today, and got...

Me and my old neighbor went at it today, and got the Front End On.

Here is the build process info aligned with the sequence of the Pics.

It starts with getting a perfect Gap at the Door to...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-13-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 12,571
Posted By hesster
Big Un's doing that mod, awesome. Once you cut,...

Big Un's doing that mod, awesome. Once you cut, no going back. Measure 3 K times, then cut. Love that rear Quarter mod, is it still available?.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-13-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Got the Fenders rough mounted and bought a supply...

Got the Fenders rough mounted and bought a supply of Body Shims, pretty sure I can get the Gaps where they need to be. It's a back and forth process to get the door gap right, not quite there yet. ...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-13-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Thanks Bee - having fun as you are when we are in...

Thanks Bee - having fun as you are when we are in deep "Mod Mode".

Getting the Scoop functional has been bugging me, so I went at it again with a different approach. I abandoned the idea of using...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-11-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 22,220
Posted By hesster
"The clutch engages at the very top of the pedal...

"The clutch engages at the very top of the pedal "

I hated that, and immediately went to a Ram Clutch adjuster.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-11-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 288
Posted By hesster
And that is a whole 'nother discussion, almost...

And that is a whole 'nother discussion, almost bordering on comical at some point. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=364972

I just ordered the Axle nuts, 36mm, and assume even though...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-09-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Back to Halo's, want to get that out of the way...

Back to Halo's, want to get that out of the way as one of the many things to do before I can begin painting.

This is Halo Assembly, with a optional twist I have done.

To install the large...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-09-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 288
Posted By hesster
So I was looking at suppliers for 11611687, which...

So I was looking at suppliers for 11611687, which is M24x1.5 Nut. However, the nuts I have and removed used a 32mm Socket, not a 36mm!

"M24 (24mm) Thread Size. 19mm Nut Thickness (H) 36mm Socket...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-08-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By hesster
Steering Wheel shaking indicates a imbalance...

Steering Wheel shaking indicates a imbalance condition in the drivetrain. Most likely Tire/Wheel Imbalance (lost a wheel weight?), warped Rotors, or alignment way out of spec.
Key input is you...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-08-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 288
Posted By hesster
Thanks Guys - I mistakenly removed them when...

Thanks Guys - I mistakenly removed them when changing Rotors on my current Bandit Conversion Project. I DID reuse them when changing Axle's on my other 2010, and never gave it another thought.
So...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-08-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,550
Posted By hesster
Nice Car and Build!

Nice Car and Build!
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-08-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 288
Posted By hesster
Rear Axle Nut P/N & Torque?

Anyone know what the correct Part Number and Tq is for the Rear Axle Shaft Nut on a 2010 1SS?
I read that they should not be reused, and I researched the forum threads but the recommendations for...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-07-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
Thanks AB - any help is appreciated. I like to...

Thanks AB - any help is appreciated. I like to do things correctly the first time, as you always will have to take the time to fix it if wrong.

Today cleaned the Tires and Wheels, they are in...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-07-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By hesster
I know what you mean when I held them over the...

I know what you mean when I held them over the Quarters. The Center section seems to fit ok to the DL, so I will get that remounted as a guide for the end piece's orientation.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-07-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,362
Posted By hesster
LOL - those behemoth's are GR Research LS9's that...

LOL - those behemoth's are GR Research LS9's that I built long ago as a kit, Danny Ritchie the designer supplied the hardware, I built the cabinets. Another Big project. They are powered by Emotiva...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-07-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By hesster
Hi Guys - My plan is to first mount the...

Hi Guys -

My plan is to first mount the center and position it correctly, then reinstall the DL, this will allow reference for locating the Wings. I understand it just bolts into the existing...
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