My Dream 68 Camaro

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by Heather1124

I tried putting pictures in the post, but they didn't show up so I edited them out. How do I embed pictures?

Read this link...

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=48664

[Heather1124]

Thanks! I think I got it figured out with resizing and posting as attachments. I'll try to post some photos later today.

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Heather1124

Thanks! I think I got it figured out with resizing and posting as attachments. I'll try to post some photos later today.

Heather! Glad to hear that the process has started and stoked that you have a build thread going!! Let me know if you need any help with the pictures. Super stoked to see this one go together.

[Heather1124]

As promised here are some pictures.

This is what the car looked like the day it arrived.


After tear down, but before sandblasting.




After sandblasting.


After metal work.





Found another spot on the floor pan that need to be replaced, and I need to finish grinding the underside of the floor pan seam that was already replaced. Then I'll try to spot weld the last of the little holes in the floor that don't need to be completely replaced and try to fix the rest of the dents. Then I think it will almost be ready to paint the interior to protect against future rust. Then the real fun will begin!

[Spiffav8]

You're not wasting time! Pretty quick on the metal work! Keep at it.

[Heather1124]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

You're not wasting time! Pretty quick on the metal work! Keep at it.

Thanks! I have a rough timeline in mind and I don't want this build to take 10 years. I hope to be putting in the new suspension and rear in early spring. I'll try to keep this thread updated as I reach certain points in the project. Always nice to have people to share this with as I'm sure my friends are getting tired of hearing about it!

[SlowProgress]

There is a lot of good info on this site. Since 67 -69 are similar you have lots of choices. Also in case you haven't looked yet there are a ton of good photos over at Detroit Speed showing some of the more common repairs and modifications.
I am on the 10 year plan so hope you get there quicker :-)

[Zoomin]

Great job on doing the pix!


I think your car's in pretty decent shape. So what do you have in mind on this?

[Heather1124]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Great job on doing the pix!


I think your car's in pretty decent shape. So what do you have in mind on this?

The car is in really good shape. Just trying to get the surface rust under control so I don't have issues down the road. As for the final outcome, I'm thinking a street/strip use.

Here is what I've already decided on:
Hotchkis TVS Kit 2
Moser 12 bolt rear
Wilwood disk brakes all around
200 4R transmission (still deciding who to go through)
15" rims (still deciding on the tire size)
383 stroker engine (Don't know if I want to go with a crate or a short block. Will depend on whether I can get what I want in the crate.)

I'm sure there will be plenty of other decisions to make along the way, but I think I've got a basic idea of what I want it to be.

[WSSix]

Welcome to the site, Heather. Sounds like a great project. One thing I would highly recommend is that you reconsider the 383. GM's LS3 crate motor is a bargain. For the record, I'm currently building a 383. If I was in the position you are in, I would not be though. Good luck with the build!