This is MY 67 Camaro

[Sonar Chief]

fer sure, got the brackets welded onto the connectors and figured since I had to wait until I get the C5 knuckles and the Ride Tech 4 bar on the 12 bolt I'd get the 'ol 12 bolt out and take a look at what I bought 3 years ago!

This 12 bolt has all the goodies already done, (c-clip eliminators, welded tubes, posi, 1/2 wheel studs, summit cover, and all brand new!) professionally rebuilt and never had gear oil in it ... I couldn't remember since I covered it with plastic and put it in the corner. I need to get the perches off and prep for the airbar install.

Some car porn for ya'll .....














I'm pretty stoked about this purchase, its almost ready to put under the car ... waiting on parts. I thought I had a lot of upgrades to do to get this ready to thrash on, guess not!

I'll get the perches off and start on something else, oh yeah I got motor parts coming from Jegs, that'll keep me busy too!

Thanks for lookin ....

[waynieZ]

Its nice when you go back to something you bought and its better than you remember!

[Roberts68]

What brakes do you have there Chief?

Whats the gear ratio?

Nice piece for sure. I was debating having my tubes welded to the center while mine is out.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Its nice when you go back to something you bought and its better than you remember!

Its much like Christmas in October!!!

Originally Posted by Roberts68

What brakes do you have there Chief?

Whats the gear ratio?

Nice piece for sure. I was debating having my tubes welded to the center while mine is out.

It came with Wilwood 12.19 4 pistons, should be good for what I need, I remember calling Wilwood with numbers and they told me which kit it was .... don't recall right now thou.

The gear ratio is 3.55 .... just perfect for a driver!

[Roberts68]

Awesome, I would be happy as heck with those brakes. That's the same ratio as the 12 I picked up this summer which I had wished was still 3.73 like when it was new... But I bought it anyway.

The previous owner changed it to 3.55 and had it all gone through and freshened up, but the brakes came off and went in the scrap box the other night.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

Awesome, I would be happy as heck with those brakes. That's the same ratio as the 12 I picked up this summer which I had wished was still 3.73 like when it was new... But I bought it anyway.

The previous owner changed it to 3.55 and had it all gone through and freshened up, but the brakes came off and went in the scrap box the other night.

Are you gonna change out the gears? I figure I'll see how these go for a starter ... there is always something to change in the future, that's hot rodding!!!


the brown truck, it was the white one! Either way I got my C5 suspension parts, they look really good - piston bores are shiny, bushings look good, and they saved all the ball joints!!!

So .... other than a scotch brite and some wd40 what is the best way to get all this cleaned up? I know someone has done this before me .... suggestions? I'll start with the pad and see how far I get.

More car porn ....







Man this stuff is light, and those 12 7/8 rotors are cool .... well have to go out and start cleaning and source some bolts to get this on the sub.

Thanks for lookin .... I already sourced new GM hubs for this setup, just have to drive down to ColoSprngs next week and get them.

[waynieZ]

Sweet !

[Roberts68]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

Are you gonna change out the gears? I figure I'll see how these go for a starter ... there is always something to change in the future, that's hot rodding!!

If my wishes were fishes and my net was full there would be 3.73, 33 spline axles & true trac, with upgraded bearing ends... In all reality your Rear brakes are my pinnacle. I have 6p up front.

But yeah, I will likely run the 3.55 posi and probably transfer my drums off the 10 bolt until I nab some rear disc brakes with a parking brake... Which may be sooner than later with any luck at all.

Sweet score on the c5 parts, consider brown scotchbrites for heavy deposits, maroon is the first I would try, grey is a waste of time in my opinion. I got some dark grey from the local weld supply but they are messy and coarse as heck.

Wear some gloves or you will have 80 grit finger tips by the time you are done.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

If my wishes were fishes and my net was full there would be 3.73, 33 spline axles & true trac, with upgraded bearing ends... In all reality your Rear brakes are my pinnacle. I have 6p up front.

But yeah, I will likely run the 3.55 posi and probably transfer my drums off the 10 bolt until I nab some rear disc brakes with a parking brake... Which may be sooner than later with any luck at all.

Sweet score on the c5 parts, consider brown scotchbrites for heavy deposits, maroon is the first I would try, grey is a waste of time in my opinion. I got some dark grey from the local weld supply but they are messy and coarse as heck.

Wear some gloves or you will have 80 grit finger tips by the time you are done.

I started on the arms with maroon and WD40, seemed to get most of the grime off. The lowers are worst with grease and smuck all over them .....


What have I been doing? Cleaned up the upper and lower C5 arms, ordered all the Grade 8 hardware I need to bolt up the C5 on Mock's frame, replaced front disc pads on the GMC truck, replaced the clutch out on the XR650R ( friction discs were at the service limit), and started working on the SBC .... JEGS delivered yesterday. No sense wasting time, can't do anything til the Grade 8 hardware gets here .... work on the SBC!!!

Torqued the heads and PTV clearance (check), pushrod length (check), ...... where the heck is the rest of my ARP polylocks? Don't know, they just vanished, end of the night!!!


New friction and discs for the ol bike!

The SBC getting some work prior to installing!

Comp Cams 1.52 rockers set on #1.

Pretty good markings for push rod length 7.80

Piston to valve clearance .... plenty!

Can't wait to fire up these AFR's .... sweet!


I'll get back on the engine tomorrow, as soon as I find the dang polylocks ... or buy a new set, GRRRRRR.

Thanks for looking .....

[waynieZ]

The motors looking good.