Almost done! - 67 Camaro Vert [Archive]

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suite67

11-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Hi everybody,

This is my first posting, so I'd like to introduce myself and my project. I live near Memphis, TN and have recently gotten my car back on the street. It's an early production 67 Camaro Convertible that's been subjected to a frame-off restoration. It sports a full Hotchkis suspension front and rear, fast-ratio steering, ceramic coated headers, Magnaflow exhaust, 18" Rushforth Rated X's on Nitto 550's, a custom mix pearl red with black cloth top and other goodies. Still working on the stance, but let me know what you think!

I want to say thanks to all you guys for your posts. The info I've gained here has been a great help.

Also, thanks to Jason Rushforth and Jon Henson of DriverzInc for their help in creating the custom wheel finish and fitment.

Kevin

Autokraft

11-23-2009, 07:55 PM

Now that is sweetness :thumbsup: Welcome:D

XcYZ

11-23-2009, 07:59 PM

Now that is sweetness :thumbsup: Welcome:D

x2. :thumbsup:

Welcome aboard. :cheers:

lil427z

11-23-2009, 08:15 PM

x3 first class:cheers: :cheers:
rick k

70rs

11-23-2009, 09:05 PM

That is a really nice, classy looking vert you have! I REALLY like the color.:thumbsup:
Welcome!!:cheers:

NOT A TA

11-23-2009, 09:24 PM

Welcome! Nice looking car!

68LS1

11-24-2009, 01:09 AM

Red 1st Gen convertible? Gotta luv it, looks great :thumbsup:

I might be biased though :D

Here is mine http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18143&page=2

tones2SS

11-24-2009, 06:05 AM

Very nice looking car. Looks great.:thumbsup: :cheers:

almcbri

11-24-2009, 06:17 AM

welcome to :lateral:

Nice convertible. Those Rushforths look killer.

KPC67

11-25-2009, 08:22 AM

One of the best looking convertibles no doubt:thumbsup:

suite67

11-28-2009, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the kind remarks, guys. Any suggestions on the stance?

fleetus macmullitz

12-02-2009, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the kind remarks, guys. Any suggestions on the stance?

More specifically?

Looks outstanding by the way. :thumbsup:

94snglturbo

12-03-2009, 06:28 AM

i think the stance looks gret.. but would like to see more pics alittle closer of the car :)

Josh69

12-03-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the kind remarks, guys. Any suggestions on the stance?

First off, she's absolutely gorgeous! I think by your inference to the stance, you may feel that it sits a tad high? From what I recall, the Hotchkis package is around a 1" drop. It'll probably settle a bit, and the '67-8's are tough to get a real tucked look due to the round arches. The wheels are spot on for the car's style though, I like it!

You might cut a coil in the front and do a 1" lowering block in the back. I am in the same boat....mine is a '69 though and the fender design helps. My front sits higher than I would like, but the back is OK. I may cut a coil, I used Hotchkis 2" drop BBC springs since I have an iron headed Pontiac motor and it's heavy as sin.

70rs

12-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the kind remarks, guys. Any suggestions on the stance?

Have you thought about a bolt in coilover conversion in the front and a set of DSE dropped springs in the rear?
You would get a better stance and gain much better handling at the same time with the new components. Not to mention it's very easy to do and the least expensive upgrade.

redfire69

12-03-2009, 11:45 AM

Looks great! Wheels are dead-on awesome!:cheers:

suite67

12-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Red 1st Gen convertible? Gotta luv it, looks great :thumbsup:

I might be biased though :D

Here is mine http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18143&page=2

Thanks for the compliment. Your Camaro looks great! I almost went with the same wheels - they look fantastic. What did you do to the front suspension to get the front wheels tucked so well?