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Posted by: carr914 Mar 14 2016, 06:34 PM

Not a Porsche, but I've got another 914 coming soon too!

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 14 2016, 06:45 PM

Sweet! Staying stock?

Posted by: mepstein Mar 14 2016, 06:46 PM

Nice!

Posted by: achman_73_2.0 Mar 14 2016, 06:48 PM

love those '73s!

Posted by: carr914 Mar 14 2016, 06:57 PM

No, Interior is getting Black Leather Corbeaus, Suspension will be Coilovers with a Torque Arm, Wheels will be Minilites, Motor will either be a Ls3 or a 383 Stroker

Posted by: Camaro Mike Mar 14 2016, 07:02 PM

Very nice!

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Mar 14 2016, 07:17 PM

I'm just about ready to fire up my 70 LS conversion Camaro. Car was a original big block 4speed car.
Been meaning to talk to you about a Torque arm suspension. I see you posting on Lateral-g and pro touring.com


Bob

Posted by: Coondog Mar 14 2016, 07:19 PM

More pics and more info please.....

Posted by: porbmw Mar 14 2016, 07:30 PM

well...of COURSE you do...

Posted by: r_towle Mar 14 2016, 07:39 PM

Maybe your employer could donate stuff to your future SEMA promotional vehicle? Just sayin

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 14 2016, 07:54 PM

C'mon...this is T.C. we're talking about here.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 14 2016, 11:13 PM

I love the '73 Camaro!

Posted by: falcor75 Mar 14 2016, 11:20 PM

Here's how a friend of mine builds his '74.

http://www.propontiac.com/

Click the Us flag and then build blog in the lower left corner.

(Warning, this is a pretty epic build...read at your own risk)

Posted by: Mueller Mar 14 2016, 11:53 PM

Neat...neighbor had a 71.5 with SBC and 4 speed.

There is super clean silver 71 running around here all g-lateral'd out with huge 3 piece wheels and a turbocharged motor and T56

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 15 2016, 01:57 AM

Nice project & build you propose there TC!

maybe you could eliminate the driveshaft & put the engine in the back seat with a 928 transaxle, & create a new kind of middie!?

I remember that my uncle thought I was crazy to have paid as much for my used 73 914-2.0 - as a used `73 Camaro or Vette! .... until he drove in the 914, that is!

Personally I prefer the 67-69 Camaros, but yours is nice too!

Good Luck!
Tom
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Posted by: carr914 Mar 15 2016, 03:44 AM

It will be arriving from California today (Enclosed Trailer)

Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 15 2016, 07:48 AM

What'd you trade to get that

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 15 2016, 01:07 PM

Always liked the sounds and power of the 383 strokers


Small Block Chevy 383ci Dress Engine w/Aluminum Heads
•Aluminum Intake manifold
•Carburetor
•Distributor
•420HP/450TQ

Posted by: Catorse Mar 15 2016, 01:30 PM

Yeah my other Porsche is a Camaro too. Funny, I own 4 porsches...and one Camaro. There is no rhyme or reason to it at all.

Here is a pic. Built 6.2, cam, ported heads, upgraded trunions, hi flow oil pump, Vortech v7 Ysi blower.

coilovers, CTS-V big brakes, complete suspension, etc etc.

720 RWHP.....


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Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 05:00 AM

$$$

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 05:01 AM

I sell Suspension Bits for Camaros

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 05:03 AM

They make one dressed out with EFI too.

I have a bead on a Ls3, 6 speed & all electronics out of a '14 Camaro with under 20,000 miles for a really good deal

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Mar 16 2016, 06:27 AM

Working on my LS/6spd camaro now. Just about ready to start it up. Pictures are from when I removed the stock 396 engine.



Bob


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Posted by: Chris H. Mar 16 2016, 06:45 AM

Nice!

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Mar 16 2016, 06:49 AM

Thanks

Bob

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 06:41 PM

Give me a Call, I'll give you the Best Deal I Can- My Torque Arm went into production today - it will be Powdercoated Roush Silver, since we make make Parts for Roush & Shelby

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 06:43 PM

Since I sell so much ViKing Shocks, I got a Killer Deal on my Full Coilover Shocks

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2016, 06:45 PM

I'm buying the Ls3/TR6060 Tomorrow

Posted by: bigkensteele Mar 16 2016, 09:05 PM

Is it a real Z? If so, do you not worry about resale?

My first car was a '73 LT-1 that I bought when I was 15. Did a Wheeler Dealer level restoration on it and loved it until I came across a fixer upper '76 BMW 320i that I had to have because I was a budding yuppy. Sold the Camaro, bought the BMW and ended up driving my Dad's old Pinto because the 320 was always broken and I had to choose between fixing the car and paying tuition. I would give your left nut to have that Camaro back!

Posted by: smg914 Mar 16 2016, 09:06 PM

Got a 73 Chevy with a 383, Fuelie heads with a Hurst on the floor.
"Racing in the Street"

TC, I still need that info on the Dyno place your Camaro Land guys use.

Posted by: carr914 Mar 17 2016, 07:49 PM

Ls3/6 Speed are paid for!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 17 2016, 09:04 PM

pictures, pictures, pictures.

Posted by: carr914 Mar 18 2016, 06:21 PM

Lowering Springs - not much difference from the sagging originals but nice even stance

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/_MG_0769_zpsoh6sba0p.jpg.html

Posted by: carr914 Mar 18 2016, 06:42 PM

I wish they made Flush Mount Glass kits like the 1st Gens

Posted by: carr914 Mar 23 2016, 05:41 PM

Ls3 & TR6060 on the way!

Posted by: carr914 Mar 23 2016, 05:41 PM

Leather Corbeaus

Posted by: JTdevine Mar 23 2016, 06:37 PM

My 70 nova with 383 stroker. Awsome engine 510+ horsepower

Posted by: carr914 Mar 23 2016, 07:27 PM

They will be available soon!

Posted by: r_towle Mar 23 2016, 07:58 PM

Just my opinion,

Those wheels look cheap and wrong.

Posted by: carr914 Mar 23 2016, 08:08 PM

They look horrible, but they are super expensive Bonspeeds. I'm getting Superlites!

Posted by: carr914 Mar 29 2016, 07:55 PM

FedEx broke my shifter

Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 29 2016, 09:18 PM

Oh noooooo! That sucks. I hope they take care of it.

Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 3 2016, 11:21 PM

Did you end up getting this one out of Sacramento? I like 67-73 camaro's, I sold my 71 chevelle a few years ago. If I get another muscle car it'd be a 71-73 camaro.

Are the Hotchkis suspension kits good at all?

Posted by: carr914 Apr 4 2016, 04:32 AM

Yes, it came from Sacramento.

Hotchkis is OK - more expensive than what I sell for the same product

Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 4 2016, 10:05 AM

Well keep us posted, are you tracking this build on another forum?

Curious, do you know how the handling on this will compare to a 914 once completed with your upgrades?

Posted by: carr914 Apr 9 2016, 04:59 PM

Yes, I have a Build Thread on 2 Camaro Forums (NastyZ & Team Camaro) I will update this Thread with major goings on.

Comparing this to a 914 is Apples to Oranges. But should be interesting. The Camaro will have about 550hp vs my 125 hp 914 2.0. The Torque Arm, TruTrac Rearend, Full Coilovers should make it handle nice but a nicely set-up 914 is the perfect handling car.

Posted by: carr914 Apr 27 2016, 06:08 PM

Here are my Vintage Wheel Works Mini-Lite look wheels that came in today , Very Lightweight - 17x9 and 17x8

Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 28 2016, 12:55 PM

Nice wheels!

If my chevelle handled like your camaro will I probably would have kept it. I hope to build one of these someday.

Posted by: carr914 Apr 30 2016, 08:23 PM

mounted up

Posted by: carr914 May 17 2016, 05:55 PM

Bob, I can get you one real cheap right now!

Posted by: carr914 May 17 2016, 05:57 PM

Starting to tear into her - 1st, we are re-designing our Tubular A-Arms

Posted by: r_towle May 17 2016, 10:57 PM

Free R&D, and some great marketing.
Is the owner paying you to do it too?

Rich

Posted by: carr914 May 18 2016, 04:15 AM

I've got 2 Guys working on it. I'm too busy in the office, but I go back there a bunch during the day

Posted by: carr914 May 18 2016, 07:00 PM

It's why this project might get done! a lot more done today - no pictures butt the CARR connection!

Posted by: carr914 Jun 28 2016, 04:46 AM

Nope, they denied the Claim!

Posted by: carr914 Jun 28 2016, 04:50 AM

On the car!

Our redesign A-Arms, Front Lowering Coils & Rear Lowering Leafs (this will be coming off in the next few weeks)

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/_MG_2352_zpsilcebncm.jpg.html

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/_MG_2353_zps8klium0v.jpg.html

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/_MG_2354_zpsgbysabwr.jpg.html

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 28 2016, 06:21 AM

Great looking Camaro.

Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 28 2016, 07:36 AM

That looks awesome.

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Aug 7 2016, 09:38 AM

Any updates??

Posted by: carr914 Aug 7 2016, 11:40 AM

Soon, very soon!

Posted by: carr914 Aug 23 2016, 05:35 PM

Yes Sir!

Front A-Arm design is done, all my Suspension pieces are made and everything went through PowderCoat today

Posted by: carr914 Aug 23 2016, 05:38 PM

Also started tearing into the motor to do Updated Oil Pump, Cam, Headers, & Oil Pan - this will be done tomorrow

Posted by: carr914 Aug 25 2016, 05:35 PM

Yanked the 307 out today! The LS3 would have gone in today if the company that made the Motor Mounts hadn't sent me 2 passenger sides

Posted by: Cracker Aug 25 2016, 05:52 PM

Very nice TC...those engines work well in teeners too!

T

Posted by: carr914 Aug 27 2016, 06:57 AM

The LS is in!

Posted by: carr914 Aug 30 2016, 05:33 PM

Posted by: stuttgart46 Aug 30 2016, 05:53 PM

Nice looking ride buddy.

Posted by: carr914 Aug 30 2016, 08:02 PM

Thanks Chad! How have you been?

I was originally hoping to take the Camaro to Watkins Glen this weekend, but we didn't really get started until last week. Now it will be done at this shop this week and then I will take it down to Carlos DeBonis's shop in Sarasota. I know Carlos is a Porsche Master Mechanic, but his HS car was a '73 Camaro. Plus, he's my friend and we will finish it up pretty quick.

My Trip to Watkins Glen is all FUBAR. I scheduled the AutoTrain up from Orlando to DC on Thursday, but I just learned it was cancelled due to Tropical Depression #9 or whatever the Fuch it is. So I'm thrashing to pack my Hondo up to drive up after work tomorrow! 2,600 Miles in 6 Days!

Posted by: stuttgart46 Aug 31 2016, 04:07 PM

I'm doing good. Working at MSR Houston as an instructor on the weekends and occasionally during the week when my day job allows.

Let me know when you come over to COTA or any of these tracks in my area and I'll meet you. I miss hanging out with you buddy.

Posted by: carr914 Sep 7 2016, 06:34 PM

Out with the Old



In with the New!

Posted by: carr914 Sep 7 2016, 06:36 PM

The Torque Arm & Watts Link!

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Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 7 2016, 08:19 PM

Stance looks perfect.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 7 2016, 08:19 PM

Wow - that is some serious hardware you have in that car. That is going to be a killer street car.

Posted by: carr914 Sep 7 2016, 08:59 PM

Thanks! The Radiator I bought wouldn't fit (and it was a work of Art!). Wiring Harness is a couple of weeks out, Gas Tank just got here, Driveshaft I will Order tomorrow.

I'm moving the car to my Porsche Master Mechanic friends shop - I have to wait about 10 days, as his Shop filled up with cars for the 1st PCA DE of the Fall

Posted by: carr914 Sep 10 2016, 06:43 AM

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 10 2016, 08:00 AM

What would parts retail, ballpark, be for a f&r package like the one on your car.

Posted by: carr914 Sep 10 2016, 09:54 AM

For the Suspension, about 5 Grand

Posted by: carr914 Sep 10 2016, 06:24 PM

Not including the TruTrac RearEnd, Brakes, Motor, Motor Mounts Tranny, Trans Mount, Wiring Harness, Headers, Exhaust, Radiator, Steering Column, etc.

The Key to this Build is I bought a CA car cheap, Parts are Discounted/Free, all Labor to this point has been free. I'm under $20k and unless I paint it, I will be only in a couple more K. If I Paint it, I will still be under $25k

Posted by: carr914 Oct 11 2016, 07:49 PM

I got the Shaft!

Posted by: Cracker Oct 11 2016, 08:00 PM

Sweet.

Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 11 2016, 08:19 PM

This car and your cool mods just keep getting better and better.

That thing is bitchin.

Posted by: carr914 Oct 11 2016, 09:11 PM

What most people think is the tough stuff, I'm really only way 1/2 way through. I'm moving the Camaro tomorrow to my friend Carlos' shop in Sarasota. Carlos is a Master Porsche Mechanic that I have know for at least 25 years and many 1,000s of Michelob Ultras . One of his 1st cars was a '73 Camaro, so he has been excited to put his touches on it. One of the best things he does (IMO) is electronics. The fact that I have a CustomBuilt Harness that has been run in on a Dyno, a Custom Electronic Dash that is stupid simple to plug in, so that should be easy.

Other Things we will do down there;
Install Radiator & Hoses
Install New Gas Tank & Lines
Install Pedals/Master Cylinders/Lines
Install Tilt Column w/ MOMO Prototypo
Custom Exhaust

it will come to my house where I will see to the Interior - I have Leather Corbeaus, Gauges & Dash are taken care of and I have in my head what I want the rest to be.

after that, it will might need paint work ( not full boat, I aint staying in Paint Prison no more, no more)

Posted by: carr914 Oct 11 2016, 09:15 PM

I may have a line on five LS3s with under 100 miles each, pretty cheap

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 11 2016, 10:00 PM

When is it going to be for sale? You know you can't hang on to a car for more than a year...

Posted by: carr914 Oct 12 2016, 04:49 AM

C'Mon Man! The Fact that I've had more cars than my age doesn't count!

I caught this from my Mom who was always getting a different New Car. She is also the one that named me Carr!

That said, I think there is serious $$$ to be made on this car

Posted by: mbseto Oct 12 2016, 08:23 AM

That's gorgeous.

Posted by: carr914 Jan 16 2017, 05:47 AM

It's been a while since I updated this. I moved the car to my Buddy's Shop in Sarasota (about a hours drive each way, so I can't get down there a lot), then he moved into a new shop. Things are still getting organized in the shop. Then I broke my hand in November and then 2 weeks my buddy cut off two fingers his hand.

But we've got the Subframe Connectors done

Posted by: carr914 Jan 16 2017, 05:50 AM

And the Exhaust is made & hung!

Posted by: Justinp71 Jan 26 2017, 02:07 PM

Looking Good!

Is there much of a difference from 70-73 Camaros? I found a nice 70 I like but should I hold out for a 72-73? I heard something about the later ones had stronger chassis?

Posted by: carr914 Jan 26 2017, 06:15 PM

If you can find a GOOD '70 get it as they were released very late in the Model Year, and most are considered '70 1/2.

The 2nd Gen's rear Frame Rail's are a weak point as is Rust just like a 914

The Early 2nd Gens are the cars to get - 74 on got heavier, smog-chocked, big rear window & T-tops

Posted by: carr914 Mar 15 2017, 06:00 AM

I got a sweet 10:1 Steering Box

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/s-l1600%201_zps8lrwbplo.jpg.html

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/73Camaro/s-l1600_zpsvdrljbrv.jpg.html

Posted by: carr914 Mar 15 2017, 06:03 AM

The car had been hit on the drivers side at the back of the door. The Door & Quarter were replaced but didn't line up right and sometimes the door wouldn't shut.

Broke open some welds, took out a patch piece, beat things into place , welded it back together and now the door works like butter!

Posted by: carr914 Mar 15 2017, 06:04 AM

Then a Party Broke out, the Band started Playing & the Beer Flowed!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Mar 15 2017, 11:03 AM

Man, that is one very cool Camaro coming together...

Well done!

Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 15 2017, 11:38 AM

TWO kegs and pretty girls?

Posted by: carr914 Mar 16 2017, 04:46 AM

Of course! and Burgers & Brats on the Grill too

Posted by: carr914 May 7 2017, 04:49 AM

I went Nuts and totally Gutted the Interior!

Posted by: carr914 May 21 2017, 04:05 AM

a Nicer Original Trunk Floor can not be found!

Posted by: carr914 May 21 2017, 04:06 AM

so I covered it all up!

Posted by: carr914 May 30 2017, 07:23 AM

The Short Ratio (10:1) Power Steering Box is in! 3 Times in & out

Posted by: carr914 May 30 2017, 07:28 AM

and this is how the Exhaust looks from under the car