Updates to the LM7-67 Camaro

[coolwelder62]

This is a very cool project.Can't wait to see it running agin. Scott.

[LM7_67]

woo! finally more updates!

Got the inner fenders and the main brackets back from the powder coaters a couple weeks ago. They're just sitting waiting to be installed.


After 5 weeks of waiting, I finally got the subframe from the junkyard. They still hadn't gotten it pulled when I came down for the 3rd time and was like "wtf guys". To make up for it, they gave me all the suspension bits that were on the sub for free. "uhh, thanks, I'm not going to use any of that stuff anyway."


Subframe all cleaned up and ready to go. Also got some nifty LCAs, but I believe those will be modded as well.


Currently waiting on a package from Speedtech and for the weather to cool a bit so I can start cutting up the sub. Hopefully most of the waiting game is behind me at this point. Now hoping for a mid-Sept finish date.

[tgvettes]

Who did the sand blasting for you? I'm about to have my Chevelle frame blasted,welded and powdercoated.

Tonny

[LM7_67]

Originally Posted by tgvettes

Who did the sand blasting for you? I'm about to have my Chevelle frame blasted,welded and powdercoated.

Tonny

Arizona Powdercoat on Washington. I've had a few things done by them and have always been really happy with quality, price, and turn-around time.

[LM7_67]

Made some good progress this week considering it was over 110* every day...

Laying out the game plan. If you ever want to see some truly terrible welding, sand blast an original 60's frame.


All chopped up. Only need to do a bit of clearancing on one of the notches and to cut out the upper spring pockets.


Bolted up the new LCAs and the rest of the old suspension bits to determine just how much clearance I made.


There is nothing linking the steering arms at this point so the tires are at maximum possible deflection.




At this point, I'm waiting on a delivery from Summit that should arrive Monday. Then I can place an order with Speedway Engineering, and from that point, the only parts left to source are the springs/shocks. And then to weld it up and put it all back together...

[Bustin Dailey]

subscribed.

Can't wait to see what's next!

[Chad-1stGen]

Pics make it look like you gained a lot of clearance.

Two questions.

1) Did you articulate the suspension up and down through it's travel? Does that bring the tire closer at any point?

2) Have you found the need to clearance the rear inner fender area?

[Jr]

How wide is that tire?

[LM7_67]

Originally Posted by Chad-1stGen

Pics make it look like you gained a lot of clearance.

Two questions.

1) Did you articulate the suspension up and down through it's travel? Does that bring the tire closer at any point?

2) Have you found the need to clearance the rear inner fender area?

The tire does get a little closer as the suspension cycles, but definitely not enough to worry about. The steering angle is already greater than what's possible stock with normal sized tires so I'll just use the adjuster on the LCAs to limit rub.

When I install this subframe, I'm going to bring it forward as much as possible to help out with clearance in that area. If that's not enough, I'm not opposed to a little hammer persuasion.

Originally Posted by DJW32

How wide is that tire?

275/40/17

[dwfastcam]

Awesome project! I dig that your notching the frame. What is the width and offset of that front zr1 rim? What spacer did you use? Can't wait to see more updates.