My '68 Camaro Project "Pro Vintage"

[CrossRamRich]

Originally Posted by jlwdvm

Similar concept to what I am doing with my 69 Trans Am clone. Are you going with aftermarket upper control arms, and did you bend your own roll cage?

Stock uppers with offset shafts and steel bushings. 1/2 inch taller ball joints on upper and lower. Roll bar started as a 6 point Comp Eng. piece. Changed a few bars to my liking. Don't think I will cage it.

[jlwdvm]

Gulstrand mod for the upper a-arm mount? Did you get part numbers for ball joints and offset shaft from Pozz's web site? How was the fit on the Comp engineering main hoop? I thought about going with that hoop and maybe bending some rear bars to save the back seat area. Thanks for the info!

[Track Junky]

Love this old school stuff Rich. LCA's are awesome. Smokey would be proud

[Flash68]

[CrossRamRich]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Love this old school stuff Rich. LCA's are awesome. Smokey would be proud

[Roberts68]

Besides the upper control arm mounts and welding the seams is there anything else you are doing with the stock sub?

I'm just about to embark on swapping my stock sub for another stock one I sourced so any hints or ideas are appreciated.

I really appreciate what you are doing with this Camaro with vintage TA tricks paying homage as opposed to just and waiting for the latest and greatest mail order package etc...

Not that there is anything wrong with that approach...

Just a quick image copy/paste out of admiration...

My car was originally gold so the Smokey theme has always had an appeal to me besides the obvious nod to the icon himself. Yours is going to be the ultimate with that motor.

[CrossRamRich]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

Besides the upper control arm mounts and welding the seams is there anything else you are doing with the stock sub?

I'm just about to embark on swapping my stock sub for another stock one I sourced so any hints or ideas are appreciated.

I really appreciate what you are doing with this Camaro with vintage TA tricks paying homage as opposed to just and waiting for the latest and greatest mail order package etc...

Not that there is anything wrong with that approach...

Just a quick image copy/paste out of admiration...

My car was originally gold so the Smokey theme has always had an appeal to me besides the obvious nod to the icon himself. Yours is going to be the ultimate with that motor.

Thanks for posting tha pic. My car will have that paint scheme and look, I did not bulge the fenders because its alot of work and I don't have much free time, as you can see how long it has taken to get here. I owe the Subframe engineering to Dave Pozzi, I picked his brain for days before I made a cut. He would gladly share with you aswell I'm sure. The only thing left to do is reinforce the sway bar mount on the frame itself. Fixing the bumpsteer is another big part of the equation, I will post that mod after its done. Thanks for the interest.

[Roberts68]

Originally Posted by CrossRamRich

Thanks for posting that pic. My car will have that paint scheme and look, I did not bulge the fenders because its a lot of work and I don't have much free time, as you can see how long it has taken to get here. I owe the Subframe engineering to Dave Pozzi, I picked his brain for days before I made a cut. He would gladly share with you as well I'm sure. The only thing left to do is reinforce the sway bar mount on the frame itself. Fixing the bumpsteer is another big part of the equation, I will post that mod after its done. Thanks for the interest.

You are very welcome.

I thought I detected a subtle flare to the #13 '68 in that pic but wasn't sure. The shot I am pasting below really looks to me like the front is sloped more than stock but it might be an illusion of the two-tone or something. See how the top of the headlight appears to be below or at the top of the wheelwell? I never realized it before but as I wrote this I went and measured my '68 (attached garage ) and there is only about an inch difference.

Yes, David Pozzi has made vast contributions to this game and if I am ever fortunate enough to shake his hand I will humbly offer him a cold beverage of his choice. He has responded to a few messages of mine over the years when I have waited for time, money and know-how to align in my favor. Funny how difficult it is for me to corral all three!

Reinforcing the swaybar does not sound like a bad idea and will certainly be added to my meager plan... so,

Here is another view:


Below in Red is a link to the article I nabbed them from which you may have seen or might appreciate if you haven't.

The Smokey clone is driven by Christi Edelbrock of the Edelbrock performance parts family according to the caption about 3/4ths of the page down.

Speedhunters: Trans Am Lives

[Sieg]

This is lighting a little fire under me as I have a spare sub and control arms sitting in the garage.

Dave what's the deal posting this silly mini pic?

My little brain and old eyes are not capable of extracting details..............

Rich - Did you match the gauge of the control arm for the reinforcing stock?

Pre-shape the plates to fit the arm or tack and clamp as you go?

Upper mounts were cut and lowered 3/4" and moved .25-.5" rearward?

Stock height upper ball-joint?

You started this thread right after I joined Lat-g and I'll never forget the wow factor impression I got from that pic of your motor.......and it still does. It's awesome to see this car taking shape and I absolutely love the direction you're going with it.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Dave what's the deal posting this silly mini pic?

My little brain and old eyes are not capable of extracting details..............

Hey man it's not cool to shoot the messenger. I just post what is sent to me.