TAALA 1 Build Thread
 

Introduction
I purchased this car 4 years ago and decided to do a frame off. Well one thing led to another (as you'll see in the pictures) which resulted in buying pretty much ALL new metal. I've had a Jeep build (TAALA 2) consume all my extra cash over the last couple years...but it is time to start back up on TAALA 1 (the Camaro).

Table of Contents

Phase 1
The purchase

Phase 2

Phase 3

The purchase.

67 Camaro, 454, 350 turbo, 10 bolt rear. This is where I started...

The tear down.

Well it started with "Let's just replace the quarters for now" to ripping all the metal off and starting over.

Recovery.

Recovery continued.

Alright, well yesterday I placed an order with Art Morrison on their rear subframe, 4 link, coilovers, 9" housing, 35 Spline strange 3rd member with true-trak, Mini-tubs, Subframe connectors, Wilwood 12.19" brake kit, and a few other small things.

THIS is the Art Morrison kit (minus the built 9")

My plan is to buy a LS2 and T-56 out of a GTO. I have an LS1 right now, and HAD a T-56 until someone stole it. :( Anyway, it's been a while and time to get this thing built. Here is a picture of what my money has been going to over the last year (see attached).

Cool project and nice rig

Awesome.I will be watching this.I have everything pc. to build a 69 body from scratch.:thumbsup:

Well I stopped by the storage unit to get the numbers off of my LS1 engine i initially purchased. Now that i'm wanting to do the LS2, my current one is going up for sale to help fun towards the new engine, although i'm very very tempted to put the LS1 into my jeep... hmmmmm.

Anyway, here are the numbers i pulled off the engine:
Block #: 12561168
Head #: 241
Intake # 12573572

I have no idea what this engine is worth...maybe some of you would know. Anyway, it looks like it has an LS6 intake (that must be good) haha.

Next are the wheels. These are the original set i got (boyd coddington's smoothy II........i think). Anyway, now that I'm doing mini tubs i'll be running a 335 (maybe a 345 if i can get it to clear) so these won't work anymore. They are dirty from sitting in a storage unit for years, but they'll be up for sale also. Who knows how much i should sell them for. the rear has g/force 285/40R18's and there are no tires on the front wheels yet.

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I'll post up pictures once i get my order from Art Morrison! :relax:

Yes, that is an LS6 intake.

What are your power goals? The LS1 is a great engine.

I want a platform that I can do enough work (cam, lifters, turbo) to eventually get a solid 550-600 on the ground. I'm planning on doing the turbo the same time i do the new front clip (winter of 2014). I'm planning on having this rig drivable by next summer (no turbo). I know a lot of people claim high numbers on horsepower, but i think i'm one that isn't 'all talk' (at least based on my jeep build i just finished dumping way too much money into...haha).

Power Plant
 

Well, just purchased the Engine and Transmission today. 2006 LS2 (out of a GTO) w/ 31k miles, Patriot Heads, LT headers paired up with a T-56 6 speed transmission.

Posting my LS1 for sale soon...

Nice drivetrain pics!

2006 GTO LS2/T56 running (before being pulled and shipped) Can't wait to get this thing bolted into my car!

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Last night i pulled the harness off the engine/transmission and mounted the engine on a stand. I ordered a new oil pan and pick up tube since the GTO pan won't fit in the 1gen subframe. Pulled the clutch off, and it's a least a stage 3 monster clutch :) Looks like it has some life left, so I won't be replacing the clutch...yet.

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Some axle parts came in today :) Strange 3rd member and axle shafts (35 spline, true-trak).

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Got the new oil pan on and started a rough fitting of the engine. This is going to be interesting with the A/C condenser and alternator on the bottom....

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Progress
 

Well, I haven't reported anything new for a while....but I finally have some to report.

First off, I have a few things on the way. Rear wheels will be here tomorrow. Rear tires will be here Friday. New engine mount plates (moving the engine back 3") will be here Friday. MGW shifter will be here Friday (short throw and moving the sifter 3-4" forward from the GTO location). Vintage Air system shipping out Thursday.

Rear tires I ended up with:
345/30r18 g-force t/a drag radials
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Rear wheels:
Boyd Coddington SOB 18x12. 5.5" bs
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Art Morrison rear clip installed. Ford 9" assembled (brakes and all). Axle under the back.
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Gto pan
 

How much do you want for the gto pan & pick up tube?

Make me an offer :)

Boyd Coddingington
 

Rear wheels showed up today :ups:

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TAALA 1 is a roller. Off to final body/paint.
 

Tires got here Friday, mounted over lunch, and bolted under the car after work. Rolled the car onto the trailer and took it to the shop for final body work and paint. Planning on doing gloss black, no rally stripes. I'm happy with these 345's under there!

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That's a lot of rubber! :wow:

The project is coming very good.Look's great.