Updates to the LM7-67 Camaro

[LM7_67]

Time for updates!

After a few SCCA SoloII events, a couple GoodGuys AutoX's, a Super Chevy AutoX, and RTTC 2, I decided I needed more. After getting home from SuperChevy Vegas, I started taking the front end of my car apart. The goal is to clean up the sheet metal and make the whole engine bay look good. Also, I'll be finding another subframe to perform some serious modifications on. Thinking coil-overs and even more tire clearance. The goal was to have the car back together for the Camaro Performers Summer Jam in August. With that event possibly not happening, that's still approximately my goal. Can't stand going more than 3 or so months without driving my car :6gears: Currently, all the sheet metal in front of the fire wall is apart, some pieces already at the blasters. I hope to find another subframe next week so I can start the modifications to that. I'll keep this thread updated as I make progress. For right now, just time lapse steps of front end disassembly.

The easy stuff:






This is about where I started thinking, "oh ****, am I ever going to get it back together?!"


This is exactly 1 week after I began the tear down:


Open wheel racing, anyone?


And when I was going through the pics on my camera, I found these gems from right after RTTC II.

After I covered my car with mud Saturday morning spinning out on the road coarse, I hosed it off and I thought I got most of the mud off. But I was wrong. This stayed with me all through the rest of Saturday, all of Sunday, and a 400 mile drive home.


This is what happens when you don't have enough static camber.


Hopefully more updates in a few days

[itsals1]

Looks like your really having some serious fun. Keep us posted!

Travis

[Vegas69]

Nice to see you using the car to it's full potential. I need to introduce myself at the next event.

[6D9]

Sweet ride man....If I ever pick up a second car I would love to do something very similar to your car....

[LM7_67]

Two weeks after starting this project. Only thing holding the engine and trans in are the motor mount bolts. Just need to convince one of my friends to lend me their hoist for a bit so I can get them yanked. Then on to find another subframe and break out the cut off wheel and welder

[DFRESH]

T, do you need another stock subframe?

Big Wanda

[LM7_67]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

T, do you need another stock subframe?

Big Wanda

Yeah, I'm looking for another one. Pretty sure mine is bent a little, and I'd like to have one to modify while comparing to my stocker.

[LM7_67]

Well, after experiencing computer issues, camera issues, and starting a new job, I'm finally posting updates.

Yanked the engine/trans out a few weeks ago. Freakin' easy with nothing in the way



Then I scrubbed down the firewall and cowl area to get it ready for paint.



After removing the heater box and blower motor, I was able to reach inside the cowl vent area. This is what I found. Car's going to be faster just from the weight savings!



And this is where I'm at now.



Inner fenders and brackets should come back from the powdercoaters tomorrow. Then it's time to order up some parts and get to work.

[70rs]

Nice work! And nice job in all the events you have been running too! Every time I open mag with any event coverage I see your car.

[Chevy Kid]

Nice address you have there!