1968 Camaro - Project "BLUE HOUR"

[MaxHarvard]

The rear-end is in!! No thanks to (you know who you are).

I should have listened to Roger, the rear end when I measured was spot on with his measurements, but I had to be stubborn and go in 1/2" and of course... it's a 1/2" too narrow. Got spacers, all is good, not a big deal, but I should listen better next time. The wheels and tires are TIIIIGGGHHTTT... maybe 1/2" of room on the inside, pretty close, hopefully there isn't a lot of deflection from the torque arm when cornering hard.

Either way, it all adds up to the fact that it will be on the ground very very soon!!


Oh, one other thing... I guess there's a difference between stud thread sizes??? I didn't know this. The old style is a fine thread and the newer versions are a course thread... Now i have to have 2 different lugs, one set for the front and one set for that back LOL!

[MaxHarvard]

Welp, the bad news is that I now have to buy a new jack! Awesome! Spending money and not being able to any faster... BOO!! LOL

Oh well, the good news is that the rear suspension and brakes are done! It's on the ground now and my weekend project is to clean up the garage so I can move the car to the other stall so I can park my DD in the garage just in time for the snow.

The car sits 3.5-4.5" off the ground .... I don't remember the roof line ever being that low before... yeesssh!!

Anywhoozle, next project after that will be to get the rear end squared up and ready for an alignment in the spring

I still have lots of mini projects to do over the winter, but I wanted to make sure it had wheels under it before snow came.

[WicKeD_SS]

love it! Congrats

[awr68]

Great transformation! Love it!!

[MaxHarvard]

Minor update:

Had to move the car around the garage, snow is coming and I'd like to park my daily driver in the garage. Wiping snow off a car daily is a pain. I had to dismantle the front clip, which really isn't that big of a deal considering i'm about to put in the AutoRad radiator and core support. Makes for more room in the garage any how.

Not so glamorous, the life of a guy cleaning up the garage. LOL

I had to cut and install the Unisteer steering shaft though, made it a lot easier to turn the wheels with the steering wheel as opposed to kicking each tire a million times. Guess I can cross that job off the list.




Someone asked me for a shot of the rear to see what the gas tank looked like from behind. Well, here you go!

[Roberts68]

Hey,

That will probably be the best for putting the front clip back on anyhow. The one piece removal worked but it wasn't the most careful and meticulous method .

Anyhow, maybe you are working on it but the pics don't show for me here, I saw them on the PT post though.

Pretty impressive stance you have there and the progress is remarkable.

[70rs]

Looks great Eric. I bet it feels good to be putting parts back on instead of removing them huh? Nice work.

[Chicken Louie]

Awesome work!! Love how it has all come together. What did you use for an accessory drive? It is the factory vette setup?

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

Hey,

That will probably be the best for putting the front clip back on anyhow. The one piece removal worked but it wasn't the most careful and meticulous method .

Anyhow, maybe you are working on it but the pics don't show for me here, I saw them on the PT post though.

Pretty impressive stance you have there and the progress is remarkable.

Thanks Robert!

The front clip wasn't all that bad taking off, just some people making sarcastic remarks

Originally Posted by 70rs

Looks great Eric. I bet it feels good to be putting parts back on instead of removing them huh? Nice work.

It certainly helps make room in the garage! HA!

Originally Posted by Chicken Louie

Awesome work!! Love how it has all come together. What did you use for an accessory drive? It is the factory vette setup?

I used a stock Camaro drive kit with a Kwik performance AC bracket relocation kit.

[Spiffav8]

Max I just got caught up on the transformation. I am very impressed!

Let's hope this winter goes by quickly.