Transition Camaro

[MX145]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I don't know how I missed this thread! And a fellow NorthWetner as well!


Great work.. and a lot of it! I just went from page one.... and my first thought to myself was "why do guys always start out with such clapped out shells...." Because it usually turns out to be way over the guys head... but by golly you've knocked it out! Very impressed with your fab work and planning. Kudos to you!


Now -- stick an LS motor in there! LOL

Thanks Gregweld. I follow you guys bantering back and forth along with all the great stories and awesome car projects. It's very entertaining and keeps me motivated! I'm also a hotrod guy so I can appreciate your perspective. We used to run an Enderle injected SBC 34 Ford coupe in B Gas. It's one of my favorite cars and hope to build a 33 or 34 some day.

Northwetner is right. I'm ready for some sunshine.

My priorities are still with my kids until they are both out of college so I had to start with something relatively cheap and work my way up. Believe me, more than once I've wished I could have gone out and picked up a nice car like Flash68 Dave did and make it my own from there.. Although Dave has just about rebuilt the whole thing now

I'd like to put a LS motor in it but my daughters tuition and books dictate otherwise.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by MX145

My priorities are still with my kids until they are both out of college so I had to start with something relatively cheap and work my way up. Believe me, more than once I've wished I could have gone out and picked up a nice car like Flash68 Dave did and make it my own from there.. Although Dave has just about rebuilt the whole thing now

I'd like to put a LS motor in it but my daughters tuition and books dictate otherwise.

God you got that right!

You are kickin butt man. Keep rockin it and stay focused. You seem to really have a nice balanced plan.

And no, please don't put an LS in it.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by Flash68

God you got that right!

You are kickin butt man. Keep rockin it and stay focused. You seem to really have a nice balanced plan.

And no, please don't put an LS in it.

I'm not sure I have a plan.. Other than to get this thing on the road as soon as I can. It's funny you guys mention plans as I've been thinking I have no particular style or goals in mind other than I want a good handling car that I can drive comfortably. The muscle car equivalent of my wife's 335. More like a newer Corvette I guess, although I haven't driven one. As I'm nearing the end of fabrication I'm starting to sweat the styling aspects. I guess I had a plan in terms of function but not in style.

The LS is appealing to me as I intend to put a lot of miles on this thing

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by MX145

I'd like to put a LS motor in it but my daughters tuition and books dictate otherwise.

Hey -- You know if you've read my posts -- I was teasing. I totally get it.


Dave "flash" who?? Does he have a Camaro? <rubbing my eyes trying to focus>

[MX145]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Hey -- You know if you've read my posts -- I was teasing. I totally get it.


Dave "flash" who?? Does he have a Camaro? <rubbing my eyes trying to focus>

No kidding.. Even though Dave gets heckled for only 2 hours of seat time in 3 cars that's two 2 more hours than me. Although.. Yeah, I think he's building a car of tomorrow.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by MX145

No kidding.. Even though Dave gets heckled for only 2 hours of seat time in 3 cars that's two 2 more hours than me. Although.. Yeah, I think he's building a car of tomorrow.

I think you guys have it right though. Track cars seem to be the way to go. I'm just easing my way into it Every time I see Dave or Payton post NASCAR parts it makes me want some. My pan hard bar is now known around the shop as a track bar.

[MX145]

Slow and steady. Nothing exciting to post as I'm going through my punch list trying to get ready for body work. I ordered Corbeau GTS II seats from Kim at Matt's last week. I also ordered a NRG hub, quick release and Momo Tuner steering wheel so I can figure out my column. (Thanks to info from Vince and Sieg I now know what will fit)!!

I got the dash bolted in but I need to order a windshield and test fit before I can weld it. The steering wheel location won't really change so I can now mock that up. I just want to make sure the bottom windshield seal surface is correct before I weld it.

[pitts12driver]

Great work! Looks amazing and coming along well.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by pitts12driver

Great work! Looks amazing and coming along well.

Thank you!

[MX145]

My head was touching the roof with the Corbeau seat brackets, sliders, and GTS II seats. I decided to cut the tabs off the brackets to move them down to the seat pan, back, and toward the tunnel 3/4 of an inch.




It took a little work to be able to mount the brackets tight to the pan in the front and up 3/16 in the rear while allowing room for the bolts.