This is MY 67 Camaro

[makoshark]

I purchased Global West bushings. They are very nice and were about the cheapest I found available. As long as they are inter-locking, then they are all pretty much the same.

I just found the Anvil inners say they accommodate 10" wide tires, but they call them deep tub. A call to them would clarify. My 275's are wider than 10" and do fit in the inner tub, but I'm going to do some massaging to the metal to make sure I get no interference later once I get the car drivable. IF I ever get it drivable.

[makoshark]

From Anvil's site...


67-68 INNER FENDERS
67-68 CAMARO INNER FENDER Replace your steel originals with lightweight, smooth carbon fiber inner fenders. Custom made to allow for more clearance in the outer lip, wider and taller than stock. These supercar inner fenders allow 10 inch wide tires to be used on cars with corresponding frame clearances.

[coolwelder62]

SC,look to Mcmaster-carr.com for some nice SS 5/8 bolts.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by makoshark

I purchased Global West bushings. They are very nice and were about the cheapest I found available. As long as they are inter-locking, then they are all pretty much the same.

I just found the Anvil inners say they accommodate 10" wide tires, but they call them deep tub. A call to them would clarify. My 275's are wider than 10" and do fit in the inner tub, but I'm going to do some massaging to the metal to make sure I get no interference later once I get the car drivable. IF I ever get it drivable.

Thanks Jeremy ... just ordered the Global West bushing thru Jegs, good price they are interlocking!

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

SC,look to Mcmaster-carr.com for some nice SS 5/8 bolts.

I will look there, there is a Fastenal here in town ... I'll try them first! Thanks.


Got out in the garage with the heat going, finally got above freezing outside ... maybe 40? So I got the jamb brace drilled out and got to use my new Clecos .... those are cool. Definitely made getting the quarter on and off much easier and I could just slip the brace in thru the wheel well opening and cleco it in place and not have to wrestle with the quarter.

The lower part of the quarter that meets the rocker panel is not stamped correctly ... to low in the back and when you push it in place onto the rocker it bows the quarter and puts it under tension .... NOT GOOD!!!!

I'll have to think this one over, meanwhile take a look at the pictures and chime in if you have an idea to get this correct. I don't really want to straighten the flange and re bend it, .....but


Got the brace off and cleaned up the metal.

Got to use the clecos I ordered ... these are the Cat's Pajamas!!!

It makes contact with the rear first and if I force it .... the quarter panel is under tension, NOT GOOD!!!!!!

Only got to work in the garage a couple hours cuz of my back being tweaked ... MRI told of two bulging discs, hurts like heck and my legs go to sleep!!! Anyway, any good ideas on this panel?

Thanks for looking ....

[makoshark]

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your back problems. Is this a recent development or have you been dealing with it often? I know so many people with back problems and it makes me feel fortunate to not, at least, have back problems. Hope it gets to feeling better for you!

Car's looking great, as always.

Snap a picture of the back and at the sail panel area, so we can see more of what's going on. Quarters can be such a pain to deal with, but once you find that magical position, they seem to almost fall in place. You're right though, if it's under tension, then something isn't right.

How does the alignment look at the bumper line in the rear?

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by makoshark

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your back problems. Is this a recent development or have you been dealing with it often? I know so many people with back problems and it makes me feel fortunate to not, at least, have back problems. Hope it gets to feeling better for you!

Car's looking great, as always.

Snap a picture of the back and at the sail panel area, so we can see more of what's going on. Quarters can be such a pain to deal with, but once you find that magical position, they seem to almost fall in place. You're right though, if it's under tension, then something isn't right.

How does the alignment look at the bumper line in the rear?

My back was fine until this summer's field work ....must have done somethin'? The alignment at the bumper line looks good ... I haven't really messed with the back much, I'll try and get some pictures today. Supposed to be 49 today ... and if I can get the garage to that temp I'll be happy

A fix I dreamed about .... slice off the lower inch, line it up correctly and weld in a piece of 1 inch 18 ga angle! Or... hammer the flange flat and re bend it were it needs to be .....GRRRRRR!

Thanks!

[waynieZ]

Take it easy doing little things in the garage it takes very little to set you back a long way. Hope you feel better.

[lodeb]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

My back was fine until this summer's field work ....must have done somethin'? The alignment at the bumper line looks good ... I haven't really messed with the back much, I'll try and get some pictures today. Supposed to be 49 today ... and if I can get the garage to that temp I'll be happy

A fix I dreamed about .... slice off the lower inch, line it up correctly and weld in a piece of 1 inch 18 ga angle! Or... hammer the flange flat and re bend it were it needs to be .....GRRRRRR!

Thanks!

Well, I just read your post and I congratulate you for your courage.
As it must have to do all the body work which you attack you, there is not a place where you do not have rust. Really impressive!

For my part - the other side of the Atlantic because I'm French - I also restore a 1st gen 67 RS SS 396. I order my parts from you in the USA (summit, Rick's) and like you I completely disassembled. Luckily, no rust.

I'll really say congratulations on your perseverance and courage.





Et ça c'est juste pour faire la comparaison avec ton travail sur lequel je suis admiratif