First Post - 67 Camaro
 

Hello all. I found this forum by accident, and looks like it has some good info as well as some hearty F-body enthusiasts. I am building a recently acquired 67 Camaro. The car has a straight six with a 3-spd on the floor, with original paint, and an almost perfect body, including floor pans.

I had an original 68 Z in high school that I Autocrossed on weekends. My plan is to build a 302 rotating assembly with a Muncie Rock Crusher tranny and a 9 inch in the rear for strength and ease of gear ratio swaps.

After reading a lengthy discussion on suspension I am going to call DSE and probably go with their Speed Kit 3 for the front, frame connectors, and their rear leaf suspension kit with a 2 inch drop. I want low and fast!

I am going to add a 2 inch cowl hood and rear spoiler, then paint it Irmine white with black stripes. Wheels will be 7 inch rallyes, with a stock black interior (no console).

I want the body to appear original (I know a 67 Z did not have a cowl hood and spoiler) but have an updated suspension. There will be no badges on the car, the sound of the 30-30 Duntov cam will be the only hint.

Its already built in my head, and appears to be a fun car...:lol:

I love the high-strung nature of a 302... when I had one in my nova, it was fun showing the honda guys even my old V8 outrevved thier 4 banger!

If it wasn't for the six/3spd engine combo, I'd advocate not molesting a survivor, as they're only original once... but given that it has a six, go to town!

Thanks Nick. Flat tappets really get my blood flowing. As a side note, everything removed from the car will be preserved and stored. Not sure why right now, but it just seems like the right thing to do.

Sounds like an awesome project. Post some pictures.:thumbsup:

Welcome to the fourm Sounds like a great build. Growing up I had 3 60's Z/28's all with the 30-30 cam. Loved them 302's