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68 Camaro Project
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This is my Standard 68 Camaro, I bought it about a month ago in North Carolina. Its solid all the way around minus some surface rust but nothing serious. Currently the subframe is being off getting powdercoated. I have a 11'' disc brake conversion waiting in the garage and I will be ordering global west coilovers and control arms in a few days. Ill put up more pics when I get the subframe back. You can see in the pics that i have an older house with a garage that barely allows the door to shut with the car rolled in. It makes working on the car interesting but so far I have made it work.
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It looks like you have a nice start for a project there. Keep us posted.
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I just found out that you arent allowed to leave a camaro shell on jackstands in your driveway in virginia beach if you are getting the subframe powder coated. Appartently I have 7 days to move it, only problem is im on a training trip for another 10 days. The ticket discribed my car as Junk/trash/ scrap metal.
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What a honey!
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Subframe
I Picked up the subframe today, i still need to call frank and get some parts ordered. Im going to go with Hotchkis Control arms, and drop springs up front. I hope to have the order in by the end of the month.
Also can anyone tell me what this is? I tried to put a red circle around it hopefully you can see it. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...camaro/WTF.jpg some pics of the subframe http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/P5240100.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/P5240105.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/P5240104.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/P5240108.jpg |
I took all of the glass out, and got the firewall stripped down yesterday. Thanks a lot to Frank from Prodigy Customs, he saved me a lot of time and headache with a quick tip on the E-brake cable. I hope to get it off to Media in the next week or so. from the looks of things im going to need to replace the whole floor pan, and do some work around the rear window
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Don't you love to get parts back all new and ready to go like the sub frame. It looks great.
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I believe that the part your are looking at is the charcoal canister used for emissions back in the day. Dont quote me on this though
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The Latest News
Most of the work is on the garage, I got a bench set up in the front. I picked up a Miller 211, and a engine hoist which I have used about 10 times and only used it on the engine 1 time. Im still debating where to put an air compresser so i havent made that purchase yet. I got the craigslist special on a engine for 200 bucks. I had a buddy pick it up for me as I was overseas at the time. when i got home i rechecked the casting numbers to find that my 4 bolt main 350 was actually a 2 bolt 305....so that was depressing and the guy moved out of town so my loss. I put in my order for my front suspension,(Thanks to Frank at Prodigy) so that should be waiting for me when i get back from my next trip. A Member is helping me out and giving me a deal on a set of wheels that should also be here when i get back. Here are some pics of my no so much progress,please excuse the mess http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/78855805.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/95cfdea3.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/6455116d.jpg my Bargin of an Engine http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/0571e811.jpg And my attempt at a bench http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/99482aa6.jpg |
That canister is a vacum reserve that must have been a factory ac car ,good luck with the build looks like your off to a good start. Bob
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So this weekend i go the welder set up which took about 5 minutes of playing around once everything was put together. the miller is unbelieveably easy to use, and the helmet works awesome. This was my first time welding with a auto darkening helmet. i wish i would have had one when i did my truck when i was 16.
I built a cart to get it to and from media which is all it is intended to do so its nothing special. i finally saw the floor of my garage again. I didnt take any pics of the cart. I am already off training again so i wont be working on it until at least thanksgiving. but i should have a pile of parts waiting for me when i get home.:D :woot: http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/09e12603.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/a03237c0.jpg I think this should be on millers website...just a thought http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/c957dcec.jpg there is some room in there i guess http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/7d6d7cd3.jpg |
I came home from training this week....4 boxes waiting in the garage for me
My Boyd Furys came in with pilot sports mounted:D I also received my QA1 shocks I'm waiting on my hotchkis arms and springs and I'll put it all together I'll post up pics tomorrow when I have light |
Here's some pics of the wheels, they arent the greatest i took them on my iphone
Im taking the body to the media blaster tomorrow morning http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/010a1f34.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/14ab2ff0.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/e750d9c5.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/f488291f.jpg |
Nice wheels.
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WITH THE SIZE OF THE TIRES I'D say WE'RE GOING FOR A MINITUB,
hey whada know the kids were on the computer, expains the caps lock!!! Nice project, looks clean. hopefully you didnt pay too much for the motor, chock another up to Craigslist, keep looking you'll find one, |
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The motor cost me all of 200 bucks and i got a bunch of extra parts (cam,2 carbs,2 edlebrock intakes), I think I'll come out ahead once I sell the block Im planning on ordering my rear suspension around thanksgiving. AME tri 4bar set up. I dropped the body off at the media blaster this morning and I should have it back in a couple of weeks:D |
looks like a nice project.im in almost three years of redoing my car.im very close to being done.i just need about a 5k side job to wrap it all up.until you build one you would have no idea of the costs involved in the parts after parts.hang in there seems like your dealing with frank so iknow your in good hands.keep us posted on how things are going.i have some leftovers so try me if you need anything.:thumbsup:
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Where in VA Beach did you get your car media blasted?? I just so happen to live around the area.
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This is cool John!!! Hows the Camaro now?
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the car is at the media blaster right now and Im waiting on my front suspension
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I made the journey home again for the long weekend. I found a 350 on craigslist for 100 bucks this one was confirmed before I took it home. I am gonna rip it apart next weekend and see what im working with.......:_paranoid
The media blaster says he should the car stripped and primed by the weekend as well Im pretty excited to get it back and see what im really working with!:woot: Ill try to post up some pics next weekend |
Back from the blaster
I picked up the 68 today from the Media blaster found some more hole, but what do ya do...
Heres some pics, there is a few more in the Photobucket link. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/0572ae71.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/1a9de792.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/e0386355.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/26547684.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/2152f2b4.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/f2f73a54.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/4e0e7ff8.jpg |
I talked to Frank at Prodigy today my front suspension should be at my house next week and I placed the order for my AME tri-4bar today it's going to be a good Christmas this year. I should have something worthy of an update up soon
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John - wait till you see the AME front end. It's a work of art! Here's a couple of teaser pics for you:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...h911/053-1.jpg http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...h911/052-1.jpg Congrats man... |
I havent been on in a while to give an update about the car so.....
Subframe is back under it with the DSE Body mounts i dropped in my 305 just because I had nothing better to do. Im currently debating going with a crate LS or a drop out LS motor but thats a long way away. My girlfriend has been harrassing me about the pile of boxes in the entry way at home and txt me pictures of all of them. So when i get back from my current training trip next weekend ill be able to fully assemble my front suspension and get the front back on the ground. The AME Tri-4bar should be done soon, I need to give Prodigy a call and check the status. Hopefully i can get the car back on the ground before January Ill get some more pics up soon http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/2621ae57.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/d651efc6.jpg |
Its been a while since I have updated..
since my last post i have assembled the front suspension, minus the steering linkage which a buddy of mine is sandblasting some the parts. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/6634aee9.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/3ab65fa3.jpg I started on the mini tubs, i have one mocked up it still needs some trimming and fine tuning. I still have to cut the floor for the right tub, I began to remove the frame rails for the AME rear which I should have this week. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/92f9aec4.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/445acdb1.jpg Im going to wait to weld the tubs in until i get the suspension in. I am still debating if i can save the quarters or if i just want to replace them someone did a pretty terrible job of patching them. the outer wheelwells will definately need to be replaced. Is there a way to roll the 1/4 lip without buying the 300 dollar tool im going to use one time and never touch again? ive been told that I will regret cutting them. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/543a46be.jpg sorry for the bad pics I took them on my Iphone |
I like the wheels they'll look great. I don't know how they work but Eastwood has a set of plyers to do the lip. I don't know anyone who used them.
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The suspension arrived yesterday....however I'm on a training trip a friend of mine picked it up and sent me some teaser pictures
I'll post some better pictures when I get home http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...6/d311ca84.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...6/af7422f6.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...6/3593d5fc.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/a...6/9c5c2282.jpg |
Nice PS3!
Hahah parts look good. |
Great parts.:unibrow:
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Cool, nice stuff,
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love getting new stuff.....looks great!!
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I'll be home in two weeks, the car is prepped and ready for the clip I'll try to take a lot of pics of it going in. I can't wait to get it back on the ground.
Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find a LS/T56 dropout? I've been looking at the LSX 376 and 454 I'm not sure which direction to go yet. I'm open to suggestions |
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I'm a complete newb when it comes to LS engines I'm seriously considering a dropout package but I really don't know Which LS to go with. Due to my short 23 years of knowledge gathering time I've had on this earth I have a limited amount knowledge of engines except for the standard sbc 350. I've done a lot of reading on lat-g and protouring but I'm still learning any information on an engine I should or should t go with would be helpful Thanks |
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Im finally home again, I just ordered full length floor boards, and a DSE firewall fill plate.
Tomorrow is the big day, I get to see my AME rearend for the first time tomorrow. I'll post some pics tomorrow of the rearend and hopefully get it installed before my shoulder surgery in 2 weeks. I still havent decided on a motor, but I will have plenty of time to figure that out while my shoulder is in a sling. |
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