DWC's 1968 Camaro project - Lateral-g Forums

DWC · #1 03-09-2018, 06:54 AM

I borrowed an old plasma cutter from a buddy of mine and enlarged the front spring openings.

The plasma cutter was very finicky and the cuts reflect that.

But they cleaned up fine in the end.

Daniel

DWC · #2 03-09-2018, 06:55 AM

My Ridetech front end bits showed up the other week. I mocked up the front control arms, spindles, and coilovers to be sure I had proper clearances before welding the Chicane mounts in. Everything looked good so I burned them in.

I pulled the 8.2 rear end and cleaned it up. It was *caked* in crap. Once the rear brakes arrive, I'll pull the axles and replace the axle seals & bearings and the pinion seal.

Daniel

DWC · #3 03-09-2018, 06:56 AM

Been chipping away at the mundane stuff as time allows.

The rear end is painted. The axle bearings/seals and pinion seal were replaced. Started the Wilwood brake install.

The subframe is painted and ready to reinstall.

Cleaned, sanded, re-seam sealed the firewall. I don't have a current photo, but it's been primed and painted

The majority of my time has been spent on my back...scraping, sanding, priming, seam sealing, and painting the underbody. Not glorious, but it needed it for sure.

I've "massaged" the rear tub area so the Ridetech 4-link cradle fits nicely now.

Daniel

DWC · #4 03-09-2018, 06:58 AM

I got the subframe, front suspension, and brakes installed. I used the Detroit Speed body mounts- very nice pieces.

The upper link tabs were installed. I never figured out an accurate method to measure how straight the axle was before/after the welding. So, in an effort to reverse the warping from mounting the tabs on the top of the axle tube, I welded roughly the same amount of beads on the bottom of the axle, then ground it off. Not very accurate or scientific, but it will hopefully function until I upgrade the rear end.

Finally got it all together and installed.

Once I install the rear brakes, I can get the car on wheels and install the subframe connectors.

Daniel

DWC · #5 03-09-2018, 07:01 AM

The progress in the above posts' took place over the past 5 or 6 months and is up to date with how the car sits now.

Daniel

JON Q · #6 03-09-2018, 07:05 AM

Daniel, if you posting pictures, there are no pics on any of your posts

DWC · #7 03-09-2018, 07:11 AM

Well, yes, I thought I was posting photos. I can see them on my end. Let me work on that.

Thanks for the heads up.

Daniel

*Edit- photos are hopefully working now.