First Post - 67 Camaro

[Leadfoot]

Hello all. I found this forum by accident, and looks like it has some good info as well as some hearty F-body enthusiasts. I am building a recently acquired 67 Camaro. The car has a straight six with a 3-spd on the floor, with original paint, and an almost perfect body, including floor pans.

I had an original 68 Z in high school that I Autocrossed on weekends. My plan is to build a 302 rotating assembly with a Muncie Rock Crusher tranny and a 9 inch in the rear for strength and ease of gear ratio swaps.

After reading a lengthy discussion on suspension I am going to call DSE and probably go with their Speed Kit 3 for the front, frame connectors, and their rear leaf suspension kit with a 2 inch drop. I want low and fast!

I am going to add a 2 inch cowl hood and rear spoiler, then paint it Irmine white with black stripes. Wheels will be 7 inch rallyes, with a stock black interior (no console).

I want the body to appear original (I know a 67 Z did not have a cowl hood and spoiler) but have an updated suspension. There will be no badges on the car, the sound of the 30-30 Duntov cam will be the only hint.

Its already built in my head, and appears to be a fun car...

[nickcornilsen]

I love the high-strung nature of a 302... when I had one in my nova, it was fun showing the honda guys even my old V8 outrevved thier 4 banger!

If it wasn't for the six/3spd engine combo, I'd advocate not molesting a survivor, as they're only original once... but given that it has a six, go to town!

[Leadfoot]

Originally Posted by nickcornilsen

I love the high-strung nature of a 302... when I had one in my nova, it was fun showing the honda guys even my old V8 outrevved thier 4 banger!

If it wasn't for the six/3spd engine combo, I'd advocate not molesting a survivor, as they're only original once... but given that it has a six, go to town!

Thanks Nick. Flat tappets really get my blood flowing. As a side note, everything removed from the car will be preserved and stored. Not sure why right now, but it just seems like the right thing to do.

[CamaroBill]

Sounds like an awesome project. Post some pictures.

[intocarss]

Welcome to the fourm Sounds like a great build. Growing up I had 3 60's Z/28's all with the 30-30 cam. Loved them 302's