New member with 73 Z28 project

[thedude327]

Hi,
I'm a new member with a 1973 Z28 project that is ongoing and I have to say that the build quality on this site is top notch. The feel of the site is all about the cars and making them better, and to me , that's the fun of it.
Here are some pics of my project............

Paul
Happy Holidays


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/Camaropreppedforpainting009.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/camaroinwhite012.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/dashinstall008.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/Camaroride008.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/Camaroride010.jpg

[jy211]

welcome :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Cool, welcome Paul. Great car, post up some more pics please. :cheers:

[Nvrenuf]

Excellent car! I am working on acquiring a '70 right now to start another project. Welcome:thumbsup:

[thedude327]

Here are some additional pictures of the engine compartment and the interior install.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/seats005.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/camarostartup007.jpg

While my camaro is back together, there are still a few items I have to do this spring. I'm planning some upgrades to the brakes , wheels/tires and the engine and will post more soon.

Thanks for the welcome to the site
Paul

[tony byram]

Great looking Camaro Paul! Welcome to the site. Lots of info and friends here!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Welcome to the site Paul, I love the car. I had a hard time deciding between a first and second gen for a project because I love them both. Keep us updated .
Wayne

[awr68]

Paul, welcome! Great car, it looks very crisp, clean, fresh...love it! The gaps look great on the car!

[lil427z]

good color.
rick k:lateral:

[syborg tt]

wow - beautiful car

[Kendall Burleson]

Cool project It work for me.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[thedude327]

Been collecting parts for upgrades to the brakes, wheels/tires. Here's a picture of the new pieces. Am really looking forward to the second phase of my project.

Paul

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee49/pixpups/fiksewheelpix003.jpg

[srh3trinity]

Nice collection of parts. Great looking second gen. I love the round taillight cars.

[thedude327]

Picked up some of Heidts bolt in subframe connectors and installed them. They really do tuck in tight against the underside. Nice product and easy to install. Sure improves the 'maros feel on the road. Also installed Hedman's shorty headers. They fit well and perform great!! Couple of pics of the progress...............

Paul

http://i42.tinypic.com/10wqfph.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/jpwtnk.jpg

[89 RS]

Looks good man. :thumbsup: Can't wait to see those wheels installed, should look awesome.

[70rs]

Wow! You have one nice, clean Camaro. I'm doing a second gen now too, hope mine is as clean looking as yours. The white color really looks good!

[gearheads78]

White 2nd gen with Fiske wheels. Rick K is gonna be mad :lol:

Car looks great. Look forward to seeing more.

[thedude327]

Looks good man. :thumbsup: Can't wait to see those wheels installed, should look awesome.

Thanks!! Should start swapping brakes/wheels about late august.
Paul
Wow! You have one nice, clean Camaro. I'm doing a second gen now too, hope mine is as clean looking as yours. The white color really looks good!
I appreciate the compliment. Just got it back on the road after a 2year teardown. My camaro was originally white so I decided to stay with it when I was thinking about what color to paint it.
Paul
White 2nd gen with Fiske wheels. Rick K is gonna be mad :lol:

Car looks great. Look forward to seeing more.

Uh oh.............No harm intended for Rick K.:) Got one small motor project to do then time to drive it some. Should be neck deep into the brake/wheel swap by late August. Will post up more then. Here's a peek at the motor proj. ................starting this one tomorrow.
Paul
http://i39.tinypic.com/d8n83.jpg

[thedude327]

Roller rockers going in. Should be test driving by the weekend.
Paul


http://i42.tinypic.com/117fi3m.jpg

[tones2SS]

Nice looking car Paul.
You did a good job.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[thedude327]

Nice looking car Paul.
You did a good job.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks, I am really enjoying having it back on the road again. Although, driving it already has me thinking about future changes to the car. Today I finished the rocker arm swap and went for a test drive. Runs much better, especially at the high rpm range where the engine power feels like there's alot more there now!!

Paul
Here's a couple of pics of the finished install and the tall valve covers....

http://i41.tinypic.com/fxw95x.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2euncpz.jpg

[nvr2fst]

Looks good Paul, Great job and welcome

[thedude327]

Been awhile since I've updated so here's the latest

After driving my camaro some this summer I realised that the performance wasn't where I wanted it so I ended up making some changes. Swapped out the cam for one with about 6 degrees less duration and .010 less lift. Went also with a performer air-gap intake and Holley 650 spreadbore carb. After a little tuning, it runs great !! Much more responsive and fun to drive. That did put my brake/wheel upgrades on hold till next spring though. The good thing about the delay is that now, I'm going to add some aftermarket control arms to the swap as long as I've already got it apart ...................

It really felt good to do some small projects on the car for a change and getting to drive it was great !!! Now if spring will just hurry up and get here.

Paul
Oh and the performer air gap will clear a stock hood on a second gen camaro using a 3" element and a drop base air cleaner. Not sure about the performer rpm air gap .

http://i36.tinypic.com/1z3ci6o.jpg

[camcojb]

great car Paul! :thumbsup: I'll be looking for a 70-73 second gen when I sell my car, I've had four of them in the past.

Jody

[70rs]

Thanks for the info on the hood clearance. Nice car! Wish I was driving mine now!:cheers:

[thedude327]

great car Paul! :thumbsup: I'll be looking for a 70-73 second gen when I sell my car, I've had four of them in the past.

Jody

Thanks Jody !! If your next Second gen turns out like your Chevelle, it'll be one sharp ride !!

Paul

[thedude327]

Thanks for the info on the hood clearance. Nice car! Wish I was driving mine now!:cheers:

LOL....me too....just put mine up for the long Michigan winter....


Paul

[protour73]

I'm a sucker for a 2nd Gen!!!....................looking good, man....keep the pics coming........get those wheels on!!! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I agree - get those wheels on the suspense is killing me.

okay that's it I am bringing the Camaro home this weekend I don't care what the wife has to say.

[protour73]

okay that's it I am bringing the Camaro home this weekend I don't care what the wife has to say.

ummmmmm Marty, what Camaro???? hmmmmmm??? :unibrow:

[$mike70Z28]

more 2nd gen on the site looks nice sweet!!!!!