KYTP 1970 Camaro Build
 

I sold my 2002 Z28. Made a 17hr round trip to pick up this 1970 Camaro. Is needs a roof skin but other wise is 95% rust free.

The plan is to build a budget minded 2nd GEN PT Camaro.
-LS1/T56 Combo
-Mild Suspension Upgrades
-Wilwood Brakes
-CCW or like wheels and 18" tires
-Solid color paint

Pretty much a solid handling, good looking car.

Pics when I got it home:

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Me and a buddy spent a little time with the car last night. managed to pull the seats and rear carpet to check the floors. Spent a little time on the roof too.

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More pics at:
http://rides.webshots.com/album/5707...WO?vhost=rides

I am gonna sit down this weekend and put together a build plan and budget.

If you are selling stuff from it. I need one of the seat belt buckles. Just asking. If not great project. GO SECOND GENS

It will be great to see another 2nd gen getting the treatment. I know they are not too popular yet, because I will post updates to my build thread and no one even looks at it, but they are great cars. I am sure the appreciation of them will go up soon.

Plus, I keep thinking, people are going to be tired of 69 Camaros soon, right?

The original plan was a 68 Camaro. I am just burnt out on them. The early 2nd Gens cars have always been my favorite.

They arent in the greatest shape. Which ones do you need?

Cool build :thumbsup:
What suspension mods are you looking at?
10sec Latg loves second gens

2nd gen
 

Great to see another second gen project. I have always been a fan of them. I am also working on a 70R/S myself called project Re-Peeled, let me know if you need any body panels or suspension parts I am authorized Goodmark dealer & Heidts suspension dealer.

Thanks Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.)
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Was this car on ebay? I saw a 2nd Gen with the roof smashed in from a car carrier or something.

Will do Randy.

This is the car.

I have looked into everything some a mild leaf rear setup and factory style front setup, to full tilt after market subframe fronts and 4 bar rears.

The plan is to keep the car with in a realistic budget for the average guy. I amy get into building some of these cars. I have the turbo thing nailed down at the shop. Looking at bring my best freind who is a body guy on board and looking into new venues.

theres alot of options these days
Are you going twins?
Check with Mike www.musclerodz.com hes a sponsor for panels etc

Nothing really to update. I traded the 396 I got with the car for a Roof skin and lower passenger side fender panel. That should round out the body work end of the car after I get my new deck lid in.

I am still working on a build plan. I want to use the car to promote my Turbo shop for I am leaning towards a Twin Turbo setup on a SBC. As for a trans I am thinking about a 4L80E instead of a stick. I have a complete Richmond 6 Speed setup that should be here tomarrow. I just know how turbo engines like auto trannys to help load the engine and build boost. Then again with a smaller set of turbos the stick wont have any problems building boost eigther.

End of my rambling... :cheers:

It looks like you have a nice build going there. I love second Gens. I like that hood you have on it . I had one on my 73 Z28 back in the 70's Good luck with the build.

Suspension plans...
 

This is what I am looking at for my 70 Camaro Project:

70-81 Racing front end kit 2CS-835 $679.00
67-92 F-body 600 steering box kit 2CS-838 $559.00
67-81 Solid Body Bushings OCF-801 $93.00
70-81 Sub Frame Connectors 2CF-821 $169.00
70-81 Comp kit W/adjustable shocks 2CS-436 $739.00
Front and rear sway bars $379

All from Pro Touring F-Body.

Total $2618

I am not a open track racer or avid auto-x guy. I just like to have a well sorted car that is able to handle when pushed, yet be compliant enough for a 4-5 hour highway drive to a car show or two.

Here are some updates: Nothing really new. Benn busy at the shop with customer turbo setups. My buddy has been working on the cmaro a little at a time. Found some rust issues that we were not expecting, as well as some damage fromt he trailor ramp dropping on the roof. Its all fixable. Just time and Money.

Pics:

From here:

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To here:

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He says its not as bad as it looks. He knows what he is doing. He had already cut out alot of the bracing before I took the pics. I have to make some new bracing for the Quarter and such now. Just more work as usual...

I have decide to go toward a more street strip setup. It will be a quicker and far cheaper build, but will be just as much fun.

We got the new Roof skin and passenger 1/4 on last night. Still have plenty of body work left to do before paint.

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