71 Camaro Build
 

Been reading many of the posts and appreciate everyone sharing their learnings. It's really been helpful in the last two years to get my project this far. Hopefully we will be driving it early next year.
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Currently working on installing the roll bar

Welcome to LatG! Your project looks killer! Tell us about the car...drivetrain, suspension, etc.

Nice to see you came out of the shadows and started posting. Some impressive looking work there. Hope you'll share more about your build.

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Here's what I started with...I bought it back in '82 as my first car while in high school. It sat in the barn for probably 25 years then moved with me quite af few times before I had the time and funds to get it on the road again. Been working on it for about two years now...trying to bring it out of the '70s


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Hers a pic after we got the speedtech torque arm rear suspension in, with DSE mini tubs and full quarter panels. Decided some new forgelines looked a lot better than the aluminum slotted mags.

Engine: LS-7 by Texas Speed
Transmission: Magnum T56
Rear: Currie 9 inch
Wheels: Forgeline 18x10 and 18x12
Suspension: Speedtech rear torque arm and front a-arms

Great project, welcome to the site!

That's a pretty sick build keep posting pics and updates!

Got a good start on installing the door bars this weekend. Better half likes that they swing out.

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Door bars are finally in. took a little while to get everything lined up so the pins go in easily.

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Got the brakes on just need to plumb in the lines and bleed them.

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Awesome! I'm kinda partial to 2nd gen cars......might be because of my 70 but I'll never tell!!!

Thanks, I'm really hoping to have it on the road next spring.

Here's a clip of the engine running...sometimes I start it up just to listen.

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Nice project. Where about in Texas are you?

Love the wheels. :drool: Can we get a close up shot of them?

Very nice project. I love those 2nd gen cars.

Just north of Houston in the Woodlands

Wheels are Forgeline DE3C with Transparent Smoke centers and Gloss Black inner and outer wheel. 18x10 and 18x12 with Rival G's. Attachment 56252

Getting ready for paint
 

Finally got it off the jack stands! New hood is in - thank you Anvil. Will paint it in Imola Red, it's already on the firewall and radiator support. Thinking about stripes though. Maybe rally stripes like a Z28 but undecided at this point. Any thoughts on stripes?

What color stripes? I like to see red broken up typically. I wouldn't do white stripes. Maybe gray or a darker silver.

Congrats on getting it back on the wheels!

Good luck moving forward

I have anvil's Carbon hood, trunk lid and filler. Was thinking that some part of the stripe scheme would show the carbon fiber weave.

It's alive!!!
 

Good lord that looks and sounds badass.

Thanks. I was real happy that when I let the clutch out, the car actually moved without making any bad noises. Btw, I did put a set of mufflers on it to tone it down a bit for the neighbors and my dog.

That video got us excited. It looks so mean with those front tires!

Nice.

Inner fender test fit

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Looks like you used some of same parts i did on my 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro Like the Baer Brakes. I also like the 1970-3 Z-28 /SS stripes.I have a picture of my car with the stripes. They are CAN-AM white and I put 1970-3 Z-28 emblems as well.I hate decals .because they peel after time.Good luck on your build.http://s1064.phorobucket.com

Looking good! That engine sounds wicked!

Thanks. I have some odd and ends to take care then hopefully off to the body shop by the end of the month.

Thanks for the advice...you got me thinking on the dark silver. I'm going to get some panels painted to try that out.

Pulled apart the front end to square away the plumbing and wiring prior to installing the body panels. I've been looking at options to replace the factory type plastic wire looms and like the braided type materials, but I'm looking to see if anyone has some suggestions?

Modified the power steering reservoir to accept a AN fitting. Should look cleaner than the slip-on hose set up.

this stuff looks nice but isn't split loom so you may have to remove and re install a few connectors. click on Flame-Retardant
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or the Summit split loom stuff covers

Thanks Vince, I'll take a look at them. I'm favoring the split loom types because I'm hesitant to remove the connectors and probably introducing some gremlins.

Finally ready for the body shop. We will fill the side marker lights, but trying to decide on changing out the door handles. I don't think the chrome is going to work.

You could also body color or power coat the handles to make them hide away without much trouble.