Complete build progression - Copart 2018 ZL1 1LE - Page 6

Sephx1 · 11-01-2022, 11:24 PM

Back on topic, I stopped by today and the unibody work is done. It will get painted tomorrow, then the motor will go back in and it should be on its wheels early next week!

JTS · 11-01-2022, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the Information Sephx1 , that's so cool doing with your Boys, I'm from south of Seattle, Draged race late 70s to present off an on , friend of mine did same with his son's , 1 races NHRA Pro Stock Rad Torque Systems Car, the other Outlaws great Boys. Maybe we hook up ,let me know . TC

Sephx1 · 11-18-2022, 04:11 PM

Got a few updated photos from the body shop, front end is done. Working on roof and rear quarter damage now.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 11-18-2022, 05:10 PM

what a fun looking project!!! Great progress BTW.... can't wait to see the finished product!

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 11-18-2022, 05:13 PM

And i thought my build was hard

JTS · 11-20-2022, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sephx1

Got a few updated photos from the body shop, front end is done. Working on roof and rear quarter damage now.

Hey Sephx1, courious is the roof panel bonded or welded from the factory. Nice job. Happy Thanksgiving

HypeBlueZL1 · 11-22-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JTS

Hey Sephx1, courious is the roof panel bonded or welded from the factory. Nice job. Happy Thanksgiving

Perhaps more interesting for collision repairers: “The roof is assembled using laser brazing, eliminating the need for ‘ditch channel’ seams and cover trim, giving the car a sleeker appearance while saving half a kilogram compared to traditional spot welding.”

Sephx1 · 12-05-2022, 08:14 PM

Thanks all - got by the body shop today to see how it was going. They were working on it when I arrived. Hopefully it will be done - at least with the unibody and paint work - in a few weeks. It will be 5 months since I picked it up at the auction.

Sephx1 · 12-09-2022, 07:27 PM

Another update sent to me today. Shouldn’t be long now.

cdb95z28 · 12-09-2022, 08:07 PM

Cool thread!

Sephx1 · 01-05-2023, 07:34 PM

Visited the shop again today, progress slowed over the holidays but should get it back in another week or so. The entire car has been repainted.

george · 01-07-2023, 08:54 AM

I'm sure they did a better job than GM with the paint.

arpad_m · 01-07-2023, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by george

I'm sure they did a better job than GM with the paint.

...and in all honesty, that isn't overly difficult to achieve. Heck, even the goonzquad boys could likely beat modern gm paint quality

Sephx1 · 01-14-2023, 12:01 AM

Today I finally got to pick up the car from the body shop and bring it home. I’m very happy with the work that was done, had a very knowledgeable tech working on it and he was pretty particular about his work. Paint quality is amazing. If you are local to the Phoenix area I highly recommend Raintree Auto Body in Scottsdale Airpark. All you see here are high end cars. The hood is missing the panel it closes on so it doesn’t line up in the photo.

Didn’t know where to start, but got a few things going tonight. Hopefully get the cooling system done tomorrow.

11-01-2022, 11:24 PM	#71
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Back on topic, I stopped by today and the unibody work is done. It will get painted tomorrow, then the motor will go back in and it should be on its wheels early next week! Attached Images

11-01-2022, 11:40 PM	#72
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Thanks for the Information Sephx1 , that's so cool doing with your Boys, I'm from south of Seattle, Draged race late 70s to present off an on , friend of mine did same with his son's , 1 races NHRA Pro Stock Rad Torque Systems Car, the other Outlaws great Boys. Maybe we hook up ,let me know . TC __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

11-18-2022, 04:11 PM	#73
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Got a few updated photos from the body shop, front end is done. Working on roof and rear quarter damage now. Attached Images

11-18-2022, 05:10 PM	#74
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,056	what a fun looking project!!! Great progress BTW.... can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: GMS Stage.III KONG X.PORT Package + DMS Lid + 10.RIB Package + GMS Rear Bumper Belly Pan + GMS Hood Bracket + GMS Stage.III HX System + MONSTER Triple S Clutch + XDI.50% Injectors + CLICK FOR FULL BUILD LIST or www.GRIFFIN-MOTORSPORTS.com

11-18-2022, 05:13 PM	#75
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,056	And i thought my build was hard __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: GMS Stage.III KONG X.PORT Package + DMS Lid + 10.RIB Package + GMS Rear Bumper Belly Pan + GMS Hood Bracket + GMS Stage.III HX System + MONSTER Triple S Clutch + XDI.50% Injectors + CLICK FOR FULL BUILD LIST or www.GRIFFIN-MOTORSPORTS.com

12-05-2022, 08:14 PM	#78
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Thanks all - got by the body shop today to see how it was going. They were working on it when I arrived. Hopefully it will be done - at least with the unibody and paint work - in a few weeks. It will be 5 months since I picked it up at the auction. Attached Images

12-09-2022, 07:27 PM	#79
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Another update sent to me today. Shouldn’t be long now. Attached Images

12-09-2022, 08:07 PM	#80
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,747	Cool thread! __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather

01-05-2023, 07:34 PM	#81
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Visited the shop again today, progress slowed over the holidays but should get it back in another week or so. The entire car has been repainted. Attached Images

01-07-2023, 08:54 AM	#82
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 529	I'm sure they did a better job than GM with the paint.

01-14-2023, 12:01 AM	#84
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Today I finally got to pick up the car from the body shop and bring it home. I’m very happy with the work that was done, had a very knowledgeable tech working on it and he was pretty particular about his work. Paint quality is amazing. If you are local to the Phoenix area I highly recommend Raintree Auto Body in Scottsdale Airpark. All you see here are high end cars. The hood is missing the panel it closes on so it doesn’t line up in the photo. Didn’t know where to start, but got a few things going tonight. Hopefully get the cooling system done tomorrow. Attached Images Last edited by Sephx1; 01-14-2023 at 12:14 AM.

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