DWC's 1968 Camaro project - Lateral-g Forums

**DWC** · #1 04-10-2018, 05:03 AM

Thanks Mike. I still have the original pieces. So, if the new AMD metal is a really poor fit, I can go that route.

Daniel

Musclerodz · #2 04-10-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DWC

Thanks Mike. I still have the original pieces. So, if the new AMD metal is a really poor fit, I can go that route.

Daniel

Most of AMD's parts fit fairly well that I have used, but I have not used their fenders so I have no advice on how they fit.

**CarlC** · #3 04-16-2018, 07:30 AM

Great job and good on you for diving in.

If you're considering an aftermarket seat and are over 5'-8" tall you may want to consider doing something different with the drivers side seat pan. Many aftermarket seats have a taller lower section which may mean your head hits the headliner. Many have left the seat pan out and reinforced the floor so the seat mounts lower.

**DWC** · #4 04-16-2018, 10:06 AM

CarlC- thanks for the heads up. Yes, I'm 6' tall and I'm planning to use these aftermarket seats:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...SABEgJ62vD_BwE

I need to order the seats and brackets and then see where I stand (or sit

).

Daniel

**DWC** · #5 05-07-2018, 05:25 AM

Body work is s-l-o-w...at least when I'm doing it. I've been chipping away at stripping panels and spraying some etch primer. I'm trying to consistently devote time to the body work in order to get it to the painter soon, so I can turn my attention to other areas of the project.

Aircraft paint remover on the roof and quarters

The result after 2 coats

Stripping with Avanti Pro Quick Strip discs- these work well

Daniel

ur-n-8 · #6 05-07-2018, 04:57 PM

Not being critical but you'll get better performance from paint stripper if you keep it out of the sun and or breeze, anything that will dry it out.

**DWC** · #7 05-08-2018, 06:37 AM

I don't take that as being critical, I'm here to learn. I have mechanical experience, but virtually no paint/body experience.

I found that out through trial and error and tried to move it into shade after the first stripper coat.

Daniel

orangevert · #8 03-28-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlC

Great job and good on you for diving in.

If you're considering an aftermarket seat and are over 5'-8" tall you may want to consider doing something different with the drivers side seat pan. Many aftermarket seats have a taller lower section which may mean your head hits the headliner. Many have left the seat pan out and reinforced the floor so the seat mounts lower.

Do you have any pictures? It be nice to see how they reinforced the floor.
Thank Kirk. Not trying to hijack a thread here.

Musclerodz · #9 03-28-2019, 05:10 PM

yes you still the center bolt. Its what holds the balancer to the crank

**WSSix** · #10 03-28-2019, 05:55 PM

x2 Get and ARP one at this point if you don't already have a center bolt.

I'd mount the battery over the right side frame rail behind the tire. Battery mount looks good.

Glad you're making progress. Love the color combination you've chosen.