1968 Camaro - Project "BLUE HOUR"

[Tom Fuehrer]

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by Tom Fuehrer

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

Thanks Tom, but I'll pass on it.

[MaxHarvard]

Ok, so things have been happening pretty quickly lately as it's all about throwing things on the car.

I felt like Dr. Frankenstein last night as I plugged in the battery to see if the lights were working hehe. For some reason the backup lights weren't coming on, but that may just be until I hook up the dash stuff... not sure yet.

It's ALIVE!!!!




Then I figured I have enough time to throw in the radiator from AutoRad... MUUAHAHH!! This thing is ginormous! haha.

[MaxHarvard]

While I wait for the new LS3 intake to get here, I thought I'd finish the wiring in the dash since the rest of the car wiring is pretty much done.

Trying to integrate the AAW system with the LS wiring harness with the Stack Cluster was a bit of a noodle-scratcher, but it wasn't all that bad all things considered.

The fuel pump comes on nicely for 5 seconds and stops just like it should. Radio works, all the lights work (head lights, turn signals, brakes ..etc..)... the only one I haven't hooked up yet that I'm sort nervous about is the LS wiring harness wire for the "start" signal.... Too nervous!! HAH!

Anyways, I think I'm a bit low on oil pressure, eh?

[waynieZ]

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien

[firebirddady69]

tight!!great job mr Harvard

[WicKeD_SS]

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien

Originally Posted by firebirddady69

tight!!great job mr Harvard

Thanks!

Originally Posted by WicKeD_SS

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.




UPDATE:

The intake had to go, so off it came. I'm really bummed to see it go, it's such a cool piece and looked wicked. *sigh*

Oh well.



In other news, it looks like Rupp wrote up a small piece for Camaro Performers and Nick printed my build in their magazine. Such a cool thing to see your own build in print. Hope they don't mind I posted this little snap shot I took the other night. Thanks again guys! If you guys don't have a copy, go out and get one!

[WicKeD_SS]

Originally Posted by MaxHarvard

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.

Hmm They look HUGE! haha thought for sure they where 18x10. Are they 275? and Is there lots of room on full lock? I also seen your plug in camaro per Congrats!

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by WicKeD_SS

Hmm They look HUGE! haha thought for sure they where 18x10. Are they 275? and Is there lots of room on full lock? I also seen your plug in camaro per Congrats!

Just checked the sales order from Forgeline and here's what it says:

GX3 18x9.0 5x4.75 6.5" BS - FRONT
GX3 18x12 5x4.75 7.5" BS - REAR

Front tires are 275/35/18. Speedtech guys told me that with the new subframe it will allow full lock with that large of a front tire. I'm super psyched!!



Smallish update:

Interior is going back in! YA!! This is going to be so awesome! Really nice to finally clear up some space in my basement that's full of parts hehe.