This is MY 67 Camaro

[waynieZ]

Hell Yeah!

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Hell Yeah!

Thanks for the encouragement ...but it didn't work out like I'd hope



One step forward and two steps backward ... that's how this week has been going. First, the steering column was too long, then the radiator support bolts didn't fit the subframe, and then the gas tank strap rubber u-channel was too narrow.

So I did a little this and that and made some progress. I finished installing the 31 spline Strange axles, which went as engineered, finally, and then installed Millerbuilt end caps ... and filled with gear oil.

Fearing the worst I installed the gas tank and radiator with no surprises.

Oh, the wrap didn't work out as planned mainly cuz of my technique and lack of experience. I sure could have used a second pair of hands too. Lessons learned, don't stretch the vinyl too much cuz it makes wrinkles that are apita to get back out. Had I known the technique of the proper squeegee angle of the dangle I probably could have saved it ... another time I guess. Oh, and if you wet the felt squeegee you won't scratch the vinyl, duh!

So I sacrificed a piece of black vinyl no biggy, I'll have my nephew help me next time, he can hold the vinyl off the panel until I work it down without wrinkles. Didn't take any pics, sorry.


Duh that won't work ... used a 5/16 bolt to attach for now! Frame is too wide!

Pulled the column into the cab the distance of the mounting pads, roughly 2 5/8", the bottom bolts are now top bolts!

That'll work just fine

That's beefy axle fer sure!

Installed as engineered!

Little Loctite on set screws and thread sealant on the cap and it's all set!

That's a cool feature of this Motul gear oil

Gas tank in ....

At least something went right!

Radiator installed w/o a hitch!


So I've been on the phone with Blake and he will pay for shortening the column from the Retro Fit 31.5" down to the 29" where she's at now, that's service, thanks, Blake! The car does steer now! The frame horns being too wide caught Blake off guard, never heard of that happening. Solution ... take some material off the inside slot to get the designed bolts to fit!

Well, that's my week so far, I'll get the front end on this week and hopefully, my rear rims will be in soon so I can get this rolled onto the transport.

Thanks for looking ...

[RdHuggr68]

I like thr radiator, I haven't pulled mine out of the box since UPS dropped it off. Can't wait to see the 67 in person!

[MillerBuilt]

Well done Chief, very detailed and looks amazing!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Ok, that hood came out better than I thought!!

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

I like thr radiator, I haven't pulled mine out of the box since UPS dropped it off. Can't wait to see the 67 in person!

Kevin, she's heading your way here real soon ... and thanks, buddy!

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by MillerBuilt

Well done Chief, very detailed and looks amazing!

Thanks Jay for the compliment and working with a nube like me ...

Michael

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by Vince@Meanstreets

Ok, that hood came out better than I thought!!

Thanks Vince, it was a vision and now it's reality ... black wrap will put this hood over the top! Hopefully ...


Persistance ... another word for not giving up! Or I could be a little stubborn ... had to try the wrap again with my new found knowledge, take a look ....


BIG tip ... don't take the wrap off the paper until you need it and NO HEAT until you are ready to set the adhesive!!!

Complex curves cause these wrinkles ... just have to work each one out one at a time!

Working with the lip and reading the wrinkles and applying pressure to relieve the tension ... fingers worked best!

Didn't get them all out but still learning ...


I have to keep on keeping on and get the other side done ...

[DT69Cam]

Wow, your on your way now !!! Looks great! I love that radiator too. Which brand is it, I couldn't find it in the thread. Thx!

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by DT69Cam

Wow, your on your way now !!! Looks great! I love that radiator too. Which brand is it, I couldn't find it in the thread. Thx!

Hey thanks a lot! The radiator is an Entropy LS conversion.


Good garage day ... did some body work on the extension and the header, I'll put some epoxy on these tomorrow, the wrap definitely shows the imperfections just as paint does ...

More experience w the vinyl on the wiper valance, this one was tough, had one Mulligan but overall came out great, take a look ...


Still have to cut the slots out ... this is one tough part to wrap cuz of the vents mainly.

Coat of epoxy and wrap them just like Christmas!


I'm gonna make some waffles now, thanks for looking ....