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LSXZ28
08-13-2009, 03:22 PM
New to the board and wanted to say Hey...

Recently picked up a 1980 Z28. Was originally going to go all out drag car like the Trans Am I had to sell last year... but decided to do a pro-touring car this time around. Here are some pics of it now and the wheels I'm thinking of going with...


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z135/blk02ws6/80Camaro3.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z135/blk02ws6/80Camaro5.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z135/blk02ws6/Trig.jpg

My current part of the project includes rebuilding the entrire suspension... have done all of the tie rod ends and drag link. Control arms and lowering springs just came in and so did the Calvert leaf springs/traction bars... should be a busy weekend!
Bret
silverz28
08-13-2009, 08:50 PM
Nice car, cool wheels!
camcojb
08-13-2009, 09:41 PM
love the second gens.......................... :thumbsup:

Jody
silver63c10
08-13-2009, 09:55 PM
Looks like a good base to work with, those wheels will look killer, too.
Zedzag
08-13-2009, 10:03 PM
Welcome. I like your car. I'm doing an 81Z28 myself.
XcYZ
08-14-2009, 07:38 AM
Welcome aboard. Keep us posted. :cheers:
tones2SS
08-14-2009, 09:30 AM
Very nice. Pete & Brian have a GORGEOUS '81 Z28 pro-tour in the shop right now. Got a 572 crate motor that is carb'ed right now, but going to fuel injection. I do believe Pete said over 630 horses or so, roll cage, mini tubbed, Wilwoods all the way around, KILLER silver paint, Global West suspension. The car is NASTY!!!:wow:
Good luck with your build.:thumbsup:
ProdigyCustoms
08-14-2009, 10:12 AM
Those cars can make a really nice Pro Touring car. Welcome
70TWO NOVA
08-14-2009, 01:28 PM
nice car, like to see more PT later second gens.
LSXZ28
08-14-2009, 04:50 PM
Thanks all! Gonna be awhile till its where I want it, but it should be a fun project... Started on the rear suspension this afternoon - had to cut most of the bolts off and the springs are broken in several places. Should be a big difference with the new ones on!
70rs
08-14-2009, 07:23 PM
Good luck with the project. It looks like you have a good one to start with. Keep the updates coming please! :cheers:
george paul
08-27-2009, 11:39 AM
Welcome...good luck and most of all...Enjoy!
89 RS
09-04-2009, 03:31 PM
Welcome to the site. Look forward to seeing the progress, looks like you have a solid car to start with.