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Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 05-27-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Yup, that be Max at Karma. I would love to see...

Yup, that be Max at Karma. I would love to see this on other Camaros; especially a 6th gen.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 05-27-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
I didn't do the fabrication work; my body shop...

I didn't do the fabrication work; my body shop did. I can ask him, though.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 05-27-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Just added repro OEM 2nd gen T/A front fender...

Just added repro OEM 2nd gen T/A front fender vents, as well as OEM 2014-15 Z/28 side rocker moldings and wheel well arches. Also made mail slot functional with ACS T3 radiator support. Topped it off...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 08-10-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Flapper door on shaker scoop operation: ...

Flapper door on shaker scoop operation:

https://youtu.be/7frMytOZ-dE
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 08-09-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7,427
Views: 1,979,596
Posted By gbird66
Trying to get video to post....sorry.

Trying to get video to post....sorry.
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 08-09-2018, 08:21 PM
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Posted By gbird66
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7frMytOZ-dE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7frMytOZ-dE
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 08-09-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7,427
Views: 1,979,596
Posted By gbird66
Shaker scoop flapper door operation: ...

Shaker scoop flapper door operation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7frMytOZ-dE&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 08-09-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,427
Views: 1,979,596
Posted By gbird66
A little run to show the torque deflection under...

A little run to show the torque deflection under throttle:

https://youtu.be/XPVgYrgZn8I
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 08-09-2018, 09:10 AM
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Posted By gbird66
My 06/09 build date ABM with a one-off custom...

My 06/09 build date ABM with a one-off custom made shaker hood and scoop as used on the 1977-81 Pontiac Trans Am's . It hides the Magnuson Heartbeat rather well.....
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-23-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Ya know, it's funny - (I swear) I tried pasting...

Ya know, it's funny - (I swear) I tried pasting the URL into a post and a blank box came up. No matter; I appreciate it greatly.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-22-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
I have a dash cam clip of the shaker in action,...

I have a dash cam clip of the shaker in action, but apparently this site won't accept the video file; any suggestions?
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-22-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
The body shop/fabricators told me it would be...

The body shop/fabricators told me it would be easier for them to work with metal, rather than aluminum.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-18-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
For everything, i.e., metal fabrication,...

For everything, i.e., metal fabrication, designing a base for the shaker to mount on top of the Magnuson Heartbeat, modifying and rebuilding a metal aftermarket OEM-style hood, painting the hood and...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-18-2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Again, I want to thank everyone's input and...

Again, I want to thank everyone's input and response to this. I must stress though that while it was my vision, I could not have executed that vision without J&J Rod & Custom in Anna, Texas. Thanks...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-15-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Finally got an opportunity to shoot some full...

Finally got an opportunity to shoot some full body pics of my SS since the addition of the shaker hood.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-11-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By gbird66
Sir, I applaud you and your efforts.

Sir, I applaud you and your efforts.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-11-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,214
Posted By gbird66
Me likes whatcha done there!

Me likes whatcha done there!
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-11-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,214
Posted By gbird66
Aw, crap - I've got HID's......

Aw, crap - I've got HID's......
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-10-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,214
Posted By gbird66
What brand? And from whom?

What brand? And from whom?
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-08-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Again, I want to thank everyone for the positive...

Again, I want to thank everyone for the positive comments. A little background: I came of age in the late 70's/early 80's and that's when the 2nd gen Pontiac Trans Am was the must have car. I sat in...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-08-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Installed the displacement callouts.

Installed the displacement callouts.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 07-07-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Well, after 6 weeks, I finally picked her up...

Well, after 6 weeks, I finally picked her up today. I love it. The shaker definitely "torques" to the right when you get on it. I had a custom "6.2 LITRE" decals in matte white which will go on each...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-28-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Now in the paint booth. Look again at the...

Now in the paint booth. Look again at the workmanship on the underside to get the hood to look like it could be OEM (which is what I wanted).
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-22-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Just a few additional pics. My goal with this...

Just a few additional pics. My goal with this project was to make it as if Chevrolet offered this shaker from the factory. The guys at J&J Rod and Custom in Anna, Texas have done a tremendous job...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-20-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
'tis true, 'tis true, however I was actually...

'tis true, 'tis true, however I was actually going for the stealth approach. I love the Heartbeat as there is no discernible (at least on my car) blower whine - just some gear lash noise which has a...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-20-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
I'm using a kit from one of the 2nd gen Trans Am...

I'm using a kit from one of the 2nd gen Trans Am vendors that allows the back side of the 1973-81 shaker to open and close with WOT like the OEM shaker from 1970-72. I'm going to wire it so that it's...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-20-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
I agree about trapped heat being a potential...

I agree about trapped heat being a potential issue for the Heartbeat.Two potential mitigating factors: 1) Have Kincaid Killer Chiller (with drag option that sends 100% of the R134a to the front...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-20-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Mock up of the under hood side. The "thing"...

Mock up of the under hood side. The "thing" coming out next to the air intake pipe and going over to the left is a fancy bracket to hide the supercharger pulley.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-19-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
I truly appreciate all of the positive feedback....

I truly appreciate all of the positive feedback. I know mods are entirely subjective, as far as tastes go. Next pics I will take will be the shaker base assembly, and the way it (mostly) hides the...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 06-19-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,393
Posted By gbird66
Yes sir.......

Yes sir.......
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