Mike Reckley's 67 Camaro Project

[Reckley]

Well I’ve been hanging around Lateral-g for a few years now and have met a lot of great people. Until now I haven’t made much progress on my project so, never posted any pics.

Here it is, my 67 Camaro project. I’m building the car in my garage and plan to do as much myself as possible. To help me along I’ve recruited my Dad who has an extensive knowledge of engine building, machining and overall mechanical and automotive engineering experience. During this project, I’ve learned more about building cars than I would have thought possible. I think my Dad has actually learned a few things as well.

Here are the planned specs for the car

Engine
Stock LS2 with aftermarket camshaft and headers

Drive Train
T56 6-speed
Ford 9 inch housing 3.73 trutac, moser 33 spline axles & strange 12 bolt aluminum carrier.

Suspension / Chassis

Front suspension

DSE upper control (stock mounting position)
Coilover shocks with custom upper mount.
ATS tall spindles
DSE lower control arms

Rear Suspension

DSE Quadralink
DSE minitub

Wheels

Front – 18x8.5 Forgeline ZX3 with 255/35ZR18 Yokohama advans
Rear - 18x11.5 Forgeline ZX3 with 315/30ZR18 Yokohama advans


I’ll begin with what I started with and post pics as the project progresses.

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Looks pretty nasty doesn't it? more to follow

[GHOSTDANCER]

[Reckley]

More pics You gotta love the outer wheel houses.. The previous owner actually put new quaters over them...LOL

[DOOM]

How are the floors Mike? Look solid...
Mario

[Reckley]

Originally Posted by DOOM

How are the floors Mike? Look solid...
Mario

floors weren't too bad. I had to add a few patches. I'll post some pics of the floors.

[waynieZ]

When your done are you staying with the same colors?

[Reckley]

I'm still undecided on the color but, I doubt I'll go with the some colors.

Mike

[Reckley]

Here's some pics of the car once we got it stripped down and on the fixture we built for it.

[Reckley]

The C pillars were actually rusted through under the drip rails!! I guess you never really know what's under the roof and quarters. One of the previous owners figured he would braze over the rust.

[bruce webster]

Mike Reckley,
I am your neighbor in Oakland Township. I will be coming to see your 67 Camaro project with Fred Reckley in September.
It looks like a lot of work!
Bruce Webster.