Starting to tear into her - 1st, we are re-designing our Tubular A-Arms
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Full Version: My New '73
Free R&D, and some great marketing.
Is the owner paying you to do it too?
Rich
Is the owner paying you to do it too?
Rich
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Free R&D, and some great marketing.
Is the owner paying you to do it too?
Rich
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
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 18 2016, 12:57 AM)
Free R&D, and some great marketing.
Is the owner paying you to do it too?
Rich
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
It's why this project might get done!
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 29 2016, 11:18 PM)
Oh noooooo! That sucks. I hope they take care of it.
Nope, they denied the Claim!
QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Apr 28 2016, 02:55 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.
On the car!
Our redesign A-Arms, Front Lowering Coils & Rear Lowering Leafs (this will be coming off in the next few weeks)
Great looking Camaro.
That looks awesome.
Any updates??
Soon, very soon!
QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Aug 7 2016, 11:38 AM)
Any updates??
Yes Sir!
Front A-Arm design is done, all my Suspension pieces are made and everything went through PowderCoat today
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Also started tearing into the motor to do Updated Oil Pump, Cam, Headers, & Oil Pan - this will be done tomorrow
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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 
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Very nice TC...those engines work well in teeners too! 
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Nice looking ride buddy.
QUOTE(stuttgart46 @ Aug 30 2016, 07:53 PM)
Nice looking ride buddy.
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!
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.
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.
Stance looks perfect.
Wow - that is some serious hardware you have in that car. That is going to be a killer street car.
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
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
What would parts retail, ballpark, be for a f&r package like the one on your car.
For the Suspension, about 5 Grand
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For the Suspension, about 5 Grand
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
Sweet.
This car and your cool mods just keep getting better and better.
That thing is bitchin.
That thing is bitchin.
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)
. 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)
QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 25 2016, 07:52 PM)
Very nice TC...those engines work well in teeners too!
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I may have a line on five LS3s with under 100 miles each, pretty cheap
When is it going to be for sale? You know you can't hang on to a car for more than a year... 
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 $$$ to be made on this car
I caught this from my Mom who was always getting a different New Car. She is also the one that named me Carr!
That said, I think there is serious $$$ to be made on this car
That's gorgeous.
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
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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?
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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?
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
I got a sweet 10:1 Steering Box
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!
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Man, that is one very cool Camaro coming together...
Well done!
Well done!
TWO kegs and pretty girls?
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TWO kegs and pretty girls?
Of course! and Burgers & Brats on the Grill too
I went Nuts and totally Gutted the Interior!
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