67 Camaro - Dad and Son build
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Nice project. Heres the the rear brake lines I did on my rear end ( Moser ), I welded 1/4"nuts to the rear for straps for the brake lines. I used a mopar "y" with a homemade bracket ( I think it is a gm bracket flattened out ) attatched to the top of the rear- drilled & tapped a 3/8" bolt to the top . that cover will prevent you from using the stock type "t" bracket and moser recomended that I use tie wraps to attatch the lines??. I can get some better pic if you need. JOHN
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got the s/s tank from ricks...thanks frank!! next on the list is the transmission..brake lines, and fuel lines..more updates coming soon..big install once the tranny is ordered and arrives..heres some quick blurry pictures..
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alright ladies/gentleman its been a while but money and time don't grow on trees. Late in the summer we had someone come by and take a look at my shell. Basically the guy told us to even start with that shell your looking at 25k. Well that is out of the question. So me and my dad have been eying this shell. Only problem is that is was over 5 hours away. So we saved up and made the trip this past weekend. After a 14 straight hours and many miles..here what we got.
so me and my dad rented a 6'x12' enclosed trailer from uhaul only to get there after a 5 plus hours drive and realize that the smallest opening on the trailer is 5 1/2' so there is no pulling the car on..had to lift the car in the air over the trailer and then lower it. To say it was tight was an understatement. But all in all it was worth it because now it all done.
and now I need franks help. The car I got has one of your 4 link set ups on it. The problem is my rear does not have the brackets I need. The guy I bought everything off of said that they make a bracket (in the picture to the left) that can be bolted to the leaf spring mount.The other bracket (in the picture to the right) has to be welded on to my rear. I need to know where to find that bracket and also the dimensions or some kind of guide as to where to weld those on at. Any help is greatly appreciated guys. Thanks and talk to you soon, Steven
so me and my dad rented a 6'x12' enclosed trailer from uhaul only to get there after a 5 plus hours drive and realize that the smallest opening on the trailer is 5 1/2' so there is no pulling the car on..had to lift the car in the air over the trailer and then lower it. To say it was tight was an understatement. But all in all it was worth it because now it all done.
and now I need franks help. The car I got has one of your 4 link set ups on it. The problem is my rear does not have the brackets I need. The guy I bought everything off of said that they make a bracket (in the picture to the left) that can be bolted to the leaf spring mount.The other bracket (in the picture to the right) has to be welded on to my rear. I need to know where to find that bracket and also the dimensions or some kind of guide as to where to weld those on at. Any help is greatly appreciated guys. Thanks and talk to you soon, Steven
on mine heres a pict
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1829961785
I used 1/4 plate drilled 4 holes so it would bolt the the stock leaf spring mount and got some 1/4 3x3 id square tubing cause my lower bars are 3" so the would fit inside of the 3x3. I welded the 3x3 to the 1/4 plate and cut out the front of the 3x3 for the bar to go through. what bars are u using for the lower ones? u can buy 4 link tabs from suicidedoors.com
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1829961785
I used 1/4 plate drilled 4 holes so it would bolt the the stock leaf spring mount and got some 1/4 3x3 id square tubing cause my lower bars are 3" so the would fit inside of the 3x3. I welded the 3x3 to the 1/4 plate and cut out the front of the 3x3 for the bar to go through. what bars are u using for the lower ones? u can buy 4 link tabs from suicidedoors.com
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So I worked on the car this weekend. Figured out the subframe assembly and speedtech solid mounts. I also have polyurethane mounts but figured if I don't like the solid mounts I can always switch them out. The undercoating should be here tomorrow. So hopefully that will start soon. I also stripped and painted the U bolts for the rear assembly and received the brackets I need to start putting the rear together. Hopefully the assembly of that will start tomorrow night after work. More updates to cone soon.
Two questions for you guys.
1. How does moser know the angle that would be needed for the 4 link set up? I know they have a jig but wouldn't ever car be different?
2. I have to weld in the upper support for the dash. Anyone know where I can see some info on this..? Measurements? Ect..?
Two questions for you guys.
1. How does moser know the angle that would be needed for the 4 link set up? I know they have a jig but wouldn't ever car be different?
2. I have to weld in the upper support for the dash. Anyone know where I can see some info on this..? Measurements? Ect..?
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So finished test fitting the rear yesterday night to make sure everything is good in that area. The upper brackets will need to be welded to the rear but from what im told I wont be able to find that angle untill I have a motor and trans so that will have to wait for now. Im picking up the undercoating tonight and hoping to start that this weekend. Everything will be removed from the car and the whole underside, trunk and interior floor/firewall will be done. More pictures and updates to come soon. Also I think eventually Ill need some bigger wheels and tires all around. Mainly in the rear. My 17x9 w/ 275/45 are just lost in those tubs. Any one have something that will fit better for the right price..? Heres some pictures..
Looks good,
Franks local to me known him for a long time, waiting to go pick up my g link, Vintage Air kit, and waiting on a Ricks Vapor works tank!
Franks local to me known him for a long time, waiting to go pick up my g link, Vintage Air kit, and waiting on a Ricks Vapor works tank!
Last edited by Steve68; Dec 8, 2010 at 05:22 PM.
Nice.
Me and my pops built my 85 vette and now I bought a 70 elky for our next project. He is a lot happier working on some classic muscle but knows I will still do it how I want lol
Me and my pops built my 85 vette and now I bought a 70 elky for our next project. He is a lot happier working on some classic muscle but knows I will still do it how I want lol
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Merry Christmas everyone.!! My wife really suprised me with this wonderful gift and they where supposly out of stock. Big thanks to anvil for the great service and fast shipping.
In other news I am looking for a decent set of fenders and am going to start putting it all together for test fitting..then the body work will start. Hoping the updates will come often when that starts. Hope everyone has a merry Christmas
In other news I am looking for a decent set of fenders and am going to start putting it all together for test fitting..then the body work will start. Hoping the updates will come often when that starts. Hope everyone has a merry Christmas
Awesome build is that a reproduction shell or is that all original sheetmetal? The door gaps look like they are perfect! It's always hard to find a 1st gen Camaro with door gaps like that. We adjusted doors for hours trying to get it as close as possible on my dad's 69' and he ended up selling it when we got it almost perfect. Love to buy one and keep it a secret from him for a couple years
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So been looking for a set if fenders for the car but dont want to spend too much. Found a set on craigslist for 150 and picked them up this morning and then started fitting some panels and trying to get ready for the body work. The passager side is pretty good but the drivers side needs some work and tweeking still. Trying to have the body done by the beginning of spring then we would like to focus on the mechanical aspect of things. We all know how that goes. It will get there. In the mean time we have to decide on a color. I was stuck on yellow since as long as I can remember but there just something about a black camaro that I can't seem to shake..any opinions? Untill the next time here's some pictures..
And my work space..
And my work space..
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Awesome build is that a reproduction shell or is that all original sheetmetal? The door gaps look like they are perfect! It's always hard to find a 1st gen Camaro with door gaps like that. We adjusted doors for hours trying to get it as close as possible on my dad's 69' and he ended up selling it when we got it almost perfect. Love to buy one and keep it a secret from him for a couple years
I've thought about that but it's so hard to find any pictures of that combo. I mean I can see it in my head and I don't think I really like it. Plus whatever color I do I wanted to leave some of the carbon fiber to show through. Probley s/s stripes left in carbon. I'm pretty sure the car will be yellow. As we get closer I'll really be kicking around some ideas in my head.