LS7 1969 Camaro SS Convertible - Project "Overt"

[King Nothing]

Beautiful!!

[Nine Ball]

Its only been a few days since my last update, but it has been a busy few days!

-Installed Ram Clutch (part 98931HD, single disk ceramic/bronze disk material)



-Installed engine into engine bay





-3M Scotchbrite brushed the intake manifold and valve covers, sprayed them with Dupli-color clear engine paint to seal them.



-Intake manifold was too tall at the throttle body mounting flange, so I had to cut it down and reshape the flange to clear the hood. I removed about half an inch from the flange, and flipped the throttle body upside down. It should actually work better this way, since my throttle cable comes from the driver side anyways.









Brown Truck Santa showed up on Monday.



Continued...

[Nine Ball]

Forgeline GZ3 wheels are one of my favorites. I also had a set on my '14 Viper TA, and love them. I did things a little different than most, went with a Hyper Silver powdercoated lip. I do not plan on having any chrome on this car, but wanted the appearance of silver color instead. All emblems and rear bumper will be done in a similar Hyper Silver color. Centers are Matte Graphite. I designed the centercap logo, and had Forgeline cut them for me.

Forgeline GZ3
18x8.0 front with 245/40-18 Toyo R888 tire
19x12.0 rear with 345/30-19 Toyo R888 tire (wheel has 6.0" lip depth)
Matte Graphite Center
Hyper Silver Lip and Inner









I put the wheels on the car, and pushed it outside for some photos. It was finally great to see the car on the ground again, with nice wheels. It has been over 2 years since it had decent wheels on it.



















Here is a fun before/after photo that I posted on my Facebook page.



Car is now moved to my 4-post lift, for final assembly.



Tony

[paulk68]

Such a great build thread!! are you happy with the holley/hooker engine mounts? did you have to raise the trans tunnel at all for the T-56?

[Nine Ball]

Originally Posted by paulk68

Such a great build thread!! are you happy with the holley/hooker engine mounts? did you have to raise the trans tunnel at all for the T-56?

I plan to install the trans today or tomorrow. Already raised my trans tunnel, prior to deciding on the Holley/Hooker combo. I had the body shop install the SpeedTech tunnel plate.

[paulk68]

thank you, I can not wait for more updates, the center caps area a GREAT touch!

[dhutton]

Beautiful car. Is the convertible top frame modified to fit around the minitubs? Could you post some pics if it is.

Thanks,
Don

[jy211]

center caps are sweet!

[Nine Ball]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Beautiful car. Is the convertible top frame modified to fit around the minitubs? Could you post some pics if it is.

Thanks,
Don

Not installed yet. It is not modified. If I have to, I'll hammer the tops of the mini-tubs to make sure the frame sits low, just like the factory did.

[ZMAN1969]

Awesome, just Awesome Tony! Nice work! I'll hit you up for a ride on HRPT