67 Camaro project "It Don't Fit" - Page 5 - Lateral-g Forums

makoshark · #41 05-30-2012, 06:16 PM

Also, I suggest making a template of the new tub on some poster board. The rear curve, DSE, does not give you the instructions as to what to do there. If you make a template off the new tub, then transfer that to your pan, you'll have the correct line to cut on

makoshark · #42 05-31-2012, 03:47 AM

A few more shots of the progress I have been making.

Started setting up the rear suspension only to find 2 of the 4 u-bolts I ordered were the wrong size. I have since pulled the rearend back out of the car also.

I started to rebuild the posi with new carbon fiber clutches and 400# springs. When I pulled the springs out I noticed they were considerably smaller than the original springs. I grabbed the boxes for the clutch pack kit and spring kit and ran the #'s online. I found out Jeg's, who I purchased the parts from, sent me, not only the wrong springs, but the wrong clutches. I now have to pull it all back apart and send them back. I did debur the posi carrier and clean it up real well. I also installed the new 3.73 Motive ring gear.

I halfa$$ sandblasted the original subframe to my car. I welded the seams up on it and began test fitting the ATS coilover brackets. I screwed the threads up on one of the lower arms cleaning out the powder coat. I had to call Speedtech to order the double shear brackets for the lower control arms. I'm waiting on those to arrive. I also found out my Ridetech coilovers hit the bracket, so I have to order new upper spring cups that will clear the brackets.

I pulled a muscle in my neck, so no progress over the holiday weekend. I'm just now started to get full movement out of my neck again. Sucks getting older

Warang27 · #43 06-01-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by makoshark

A few more shots of the progress I have been making.

Started setting up the rear suspension only to find 2 of the 4 u-bolts I ordered were the wrong size. I have since pulled the rearend back out of the car also.

I started to rebuild the posi with new carbon fiber clutches and 400# springs. When I pulled the springs out I noticed they were considerably smaller than the original springs. I grabbed the boxes for the clutch pack kit and spring kit and ran the #'s online. I found out Jeg's, who I purchased the parts from, sent me, not only the wrong springs, but the wrong clutches. I now have to pull it all back apart and send them back. I did debur the posi carrier and clean it up real well. I also installed the new 3.73 Motive ring gear.

I halfa$$ sandblasted the original subframe to my car. I welded the seams up on it and began test fitting the ATS coilover brackets. I screwed the threads up on one of the lower arms cleaning out the powder coat. I had to call Speedtech to order the double shear brackets for the lower control arms. I'm waiting on those to arrive. I also found out my Ridetech coilovers hit the bracket, so I have to order new upper spring cups that will clear the brackets.

I pulled a muscle in my neck, so no progress over the holiday weekend. I'm just now started to get full movement out of my neck again. Sucks getting older

good updates about your project. keep doing it man and in the end you are the one will see through all your hardwork.

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Jay Hilliard · #44 06-02-2012, 07:23 AM

Nice job on the tubs and write up. You are going to have a nice car to enjoy when finished.

makoshark · #45 06-02-2012, 10:03 PM

Thanks guys...I hope all my hard work pays off with a nice car.

makoshark · #46 06-10-2012, 01:17 PM

I am beginning to become seriously burnout on my car. I began early last year to make a push in getting this done. My original timeline, set last year, has not panned out. My timeline had this car done by now. I have suffered from many set backs due to mistakes made by suppliers and waiting on others to perform their job which always took WAY longer than they originally quoted me. I am running out of time to have to devote to this car. I do not see myself having the time to finish this anymore. Things in my life have changed and take precedent to the build of this car. I, at this point, am ready to sell it. I'll continue to finish up the mock up and fabrication of this car's setup. However, I expect to be putting this thing on the market in the coming weeks, unfortunately. I could set it aside for a future time when I have time again, but I do not foresee that being within the next few years. I'd rather move on from this and concentrate on my schooling, work and most of all family. I, intend, in the future to get back in the game, but this time around, I'm gonna have to bow out.

Rick D · #47 06-10-2012, 01:50 PM

Well that sucks, sometimes you have to just walk away for a while and then come back to it. I have had mine for 10 years now, at first I bought it to flip, then I was just going to sell it. I tried to sell it and trade it a few times, but in the end I would just move out of my shop and put it in storage and then when I would feel like the time was right I would pull it out and start to work on it. I have done that 4 times over the last 10 years. Just food for thought, you have some nice parts and lots of time already in your ride, but you are going to lose half of what you've got in thows parts or maybe more. Try walking away for a few weeks, or a months or two and see if you have the desire to get back on it. At the very least get it a roller and then try to sell it you will get way more for it!

Good luck with what ever you decide to do.

Oh and DO NOT put a time line on it unless you are a shop and that is what a customer wants. Everytime you miss that completion date you will get more upset! I go some months with out touching mine and then I hit it hard for weeks or months at time.

makoshark · #48 06-10-2012, 01:55 PM

I understand what you are saying, however that is not the case with my car. I have owned this for over 12 years now. I have stepped away from it from time to time throughout the 10 years I have been restoring it. I am getting burned out on it, but not enough to quit. The reason for my post is my time is about to have to be completely devoted in another direction for the next few years. I do not intend to keep it just sitting in the garage again for several years. I'd rather sell this car to someone who can finish and enjoy it as I had planned. I will have the car driving before I let it go, so it won't be a pile of boxes. It's unfortunate I have to make this decision, but its the better decision for myself and family at this time.

Sonar Chief · #49 06-10-2012, 04:29 PM

Sorry to hear you are selling the car ... but you gotta do what is best for you and your family

I understand cuz I raised my boys and then they went off to college and then I started on the my car.

makoshark · #50 06-10-2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks guys...I really hate to let this go and am still not completely convinced to do so, but time is becoming a priceless commodity to me. I'll see what things will be like in the coming weeks for me and the project. With all that said, it's more than likely going on the market