New To The Board, Here's My 67 Camaro
 

My name is Jason, and I've got a 67 RS/SS Camaro I've been fixing up for several years now. It's been a lot of fun, and a lot more money! :D But I'm crazy for cars, like many of you here. So here's my car and it's journey.

I wanted to build it up as a somewhat stock looking car ouside, with some newer tech stuff inside, and pro touring suspension.

This is how it looked almost 8 years ago when I bought it

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My work was obviously cut out for me. Lucky for me the car was straight body wise, only a lil bit of rust in the usual areas. Like bellow the rear window and in the roof gutters. The cars is a matching #'s real RS/SS 350, definately a keeper. After saving all my pay checks & tax return money I was able to get it to look like this.

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I switched out the stock steering set up for an Ididit Tilt Column and Grant Steering Wheel. Also added a Covan's Classic 6 Gauge Pod w/ Autometer Phantom Gauges. They read much more accurate, and add custom look to the stock interior. The engine and drivetrain are pretty much stock. Except for the following: K&N Ait Filter, Holley 4160 600cfm Carb, Edelbrock Polished Performer Intake Manifold, JetHot Coated Hooker Competition Headers, Aluminized exhaust w/ Flowmaster 2 Chamber Mufflers, Be Cool Coolong System w/ Polished Radiator & Electric Fan, Edelbrock Polished Aluminum Short Water Pump, Coolflex Radiator & Heater Hoses, MSD 6A Ignition Box, MSD Blaster 2 Coil, MSD Ready-2-Run Distributor, MSD 8.5mm Plug Wires, Quick Ratio Power Steering w/ Tuff Stuff Performance Chrome Power Steering Pump, March Performance Serpentine Pulleys & Brackets, Centerforce Stage II Clutch, and a Hurst Competition Shifter! Just got done installing the Hotchkis TVS System, Speedtech Upper & Lower Tubular A Arms, Baer Brakes Track & Sport Systems, Bilstein Shocks, Intro Twisted Vista Wheels, and Yokohama AVS Sport Tires.

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My new stereo forced me to do some serious sound deadening. I needed to redo the seats, headliner, and some new interior stuff anyways. So it seemed like a good time to do it all. Here are some progress pics of that, since that's where I'm at as of now.

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So as you can see, I do not "F" around when it comes to this car. I've tried to turn every nut and bolt on this car myself. Most of the major mechanical in relation to engine, suspension, brakes, etc I had my mechanic do. Just not enough time, tools, & knowledge for me to handle that. Hopefully I can put it back together befpre the GoodGuys show comes around next month. Thanks for checking out my car. More pics can be seen on my cardomain page, along with pics of my 02 Z06 Corvette. I have to keep myself entertained some how when the Camaro is in the shop.

Welcome to the site! I really like it!! What sound proofing products did you use? And yes it does take some time to build a quality car...yourself. :thumbsup:

Thanks man! I sprayed Lizard Skin's Sound Control Formula on the whole inside. Then went to Second Skin for the rest of the sound deadening materials, Damplifier on the roof, in the doors, inner fenders, & wheel wells. I originaly tried using FatMat Rattle Trap, but it didn't work out as planned. All the FM I put on the roof fell off in a matter of weeks. Goo thing I didn't put the headliner on, boy I would've been pissed! So I used the remaining FM on the floor, and used Damplifier for the rest. Just like anything, when you try to go the budget route you might end up buying things a 2nd time around. And costing yourself more than you set out, if you just would've bought the good stuff 1st. Second Skin's products are A1, compared to the FM or even Dynamat the Damp is awesome stuff! :cheers:

Where are you located? that first picture in the second post looks like Pleasanton, very nice car. From another 67 guy!:yes:

I'm in the San Jose area. That is at GoodGuys in Pleasanton last year. I'm hoping to get it back together for the show next month. But it'll be cutting it close. Thanks! :thumbsup:

Looks great! Welcome aboard.

Wow Jay, beautiful car, you really went the extra mile to do it right. Looks like a real quality job!:thumbsup:

Hey Jay. I did see your car at the last show they had in April or May. I liked the engine bay and do remember your car. Nice work. :thumbsup:

Thanks Mike! Funny, I was checking out your website for your Camaro just last week. After I saw your post on Team Camaro about the show @ Goodies. I love the Marquez Design Tail Lights you've got, I was thinking about getting those myself. We should hook up sometime! :thumbsup:

No problem, anytime. Love to chat cars. Your car looks great though.

Thanks man! Yours is freakin awesome! :thumbsup:

Finally, all the sound deadening is in! I've got cut fingers, and a achy back it was worth it. I can't wait to start putting it back together. :woot:

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Looks like you did a great job with the interior. Where in San Jose are you?

Off the Alameda, born & raised in San Jose.

Jay,
You have a very clean car. What Rust Preventive Primer did you use? Is the grey color from lizard skin?

David

You're about 6-7 miles from me. You going to the November show?

I used Rustoleum's Rust Tough in an aerosol can for the doors, roof, etc. And a brush on Primer Sealer from Sherwin Williams. The gray is the Lizard Skin. When I first sprayed it, it came out purple but dried gray. :cheers:

Hopefully if the car is ready and the weather is good. Even if the Camaro isn't ready I could take my vette. What about you?

Hurry up and finish the car, I want to see it next month. :yes:

Steve,

I should be ready in a few weeks. Ill have to talk to the boys are CAR to see if the car is done or not.

Ah I see. What are they doing to it now?

Some final stuff with the wiring and water injection for the supercharger. A few other mods as well are on the way.

Supercharged :morepower Man that thing must be a monster! What kind of S/C are you running?

man seeing both of your cars makes me drool! :hail: I'm almost ashamed to tell you how long my car has been in paint prison! Hopefully soon I will get it back! Hey Jay, I've chatted with you before over on Camaros.net. I have a question on your ididit steering column. I can't tell from the pics but how do you actually mount that under the dash? Also what about the rag joint? I bought an Iroc steering box along with the rag joint so I'm hoping I can still utilize that?? I'm hoping to go to Good Guys too so maybe I will see both of you there! take it easy

What's up man! When I ordered the Ididit column, I bought their rag joint they sell that's specifically for their column. And it's mounted up just like the stock one, very easy. I heard the Iroc boxes are the way to go now a days. I'm running a 69 Camaro steering box on mine. Hopefully my car's interior will be done by the show. I'm putting 4th Gen front buckets, new headliner, new cut pile carpet, new kick panels, a bunch of stuff. Man your ride must be on solitary confinement, what color did you end up with again?

the car is being painted a copper color. It's called Dark Copper Metallic. Here's a pic of the front clip that has recently been painted. Just waiting on the rest of the car now! :woot:

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interesting color, cant wait to see the whole thing painted

Hey Jay, I must have missed this. I'm running a Procharger setup on a modified ZZ430 motor built for boost power.

Good god that thing must be an animal! :yes:

Haven't posted in a while, got some new pics of the car all together.

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Very nice! Are those 4th gen seats? They look good in there.