73 camaro project

[ma73z]

Hello guy and gals, thought I would take a minute and actually introduce myself. I've been hanging around here for a couple years and have never said HELLO.

Anyways my name is Matt and I'm slowly building my 73 camaro.

Here are the thoughts I've come up with so far

I've built a 370 (I know I should have stroked it) starting with a 6.0 iron block, mahle pistons, scat rods, lunati cam & lifters and some other goodies.

I'm planning on running t56 magnum and a 10 bolt I have that's been narrowed (it should last for a lil while).

I'm gonna run stock sub with speedtech arms & coilovers in front with DSE 2in drop mini tub kit in rear with mini tubs.

Already have the tubs installed along with the DSE sub frame connectors.

Basically just getting going on this again after lil break (kid #4) progress will be slow and updates will be slower, but I'm getting there.

Here's the car when I got it.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/CIMG2735.jpg

Here's the way she sits now.http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2230077.jpg

[70rs]

Well its about time man! Lol!

Cool to see another early second gen getting the PT treatment.
Keep those updates and pictures coming. I need them for ref on my project haha!

[waynieZ]

Nice project.

[Ralphlovs72chev]

Your car looks like my last project. I had a 72. I just sold it in March. Looking at your pictures brings back good memories. Good luck shes. Looking good!!

[ma73z]

Hey thanks guys I'll try to get some updates before long, Matt

[syborg tt]

Hi Matt,

Cool project looking forward to watching this build

[Rick D]

Hi Matt welcome to the place that will help you change your mind at least 10 time before you ever get paint on your car :lol: . Nice looking project, man the 2nd gens are deffinitely the new 1st gen :thumbsup: Good luck with the build.

[DIGI-TAILS]

Good Luck Matt!!!! :)

[bavtech]

Nice Project!! Mine is back off to the Body SHOP!

GOOD luck!

[ma73z]

Well not much of an update but little progress made :D

Welded up large and unused holes in rad support and got it primed. Stripped paint from pass. door and started fitting panels. http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P8170089.jpg

Subframe connectors done.http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2130042.jpg

Mini tubs done.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2130038.jpg

[70rs]

Its looking great Matt.
:cheers:

[ma73z]

Hey guys, little bit of an update.

I purchased full quarters and tailight panel from Classic.

I got her braced and started cutting last night, so far so good :D

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/PA050003.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/PA020101.jpg

Also mocking up engine, I'd like to get it an inch or so lower.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/PA020104.jpg

[DIGI-TAILS]

nice :) good luck!!! :)

[70rs]

Awesome Matt!!!!! I'll be watching close, my car is moving Sunday then I am doing the exact same thing with the quarters.
I am curious how that tail panel will fit. Please keep the pics and detailed info coming.

[ma73z]

Thanks guys, hopefully if I don't have to work to much this weekend I can get some more done. Glad to hear you're getting your car moved Eric, looking forward to seeing yours come along.

:cheers: Matt

[70rs]

How's yours coming along Matt?

[ma73z]

How's yours coming along Matt?


Mine's going sloooooooow, finally got back on it and got some done this weekend. I'll post some pics tomorrow.


Matt

[ma73z]

Here are a few new pics. I've never done any of this before so it's a learning experience. :unibrow:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/CIMG0426.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/CIMG0427.jpg

Still cutting off the driver's side
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/CIMG0424.jpg

If any of you experts see anything I'm doing wrong
PLEASE chime in.

[70rs]

Looks good Matt. Come over and swap my quarters next ok? ;)

[SS1156]

subscribing.... nice work

[coolwelder62]

Look's good to me.But I am new to this kinda stuff.:_paranoid

[waynieZ]

Its looking good, Nice work.

[Jay Hilliard]

nice job. Its looking good. Keep the pics coming!

[ma73z]

Thanks for the kind words fellas. I'll hopefully get something done this weekend on it.

Oh and thanks mods for moving it for me.

[70rs]

Looking great Matt!

[ma73z]

Didn't get a lot done this weekend, I had my lil helper with me. :) I managed to get the drivers side mostly cut off and was actually able to fit all the new pieces on which made my day, it looked like a whole new car. I also took a few pics of some parts I had laying around.


http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P1140007.jpg

Here's a pic of the Speedtech chicane kit.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P1140022.jpg

Here's the DSE firewall plate
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P1140014.jpg

And my stock spindles I've modded to fit with the Kore3 Z06 brake kit.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P1140027.jpg

[coolwelder62]

It look's good.But what are we lookin at here.Does everybody run making tape under the bearing.I have been told it prolong's bearing life.:_paranoid

[maxxom]

Are those DSE mini tubs installed? Did you install the kit that relocates the leafs and requires a narrow gas tank? If not, how much wider a tire can you fit with just the tubs installed?

[ma73z]

Hell yeah, you don't do that ? :lol: That is some bomb can primer from work I had them coated with, then I was shooting an engine later that day and had some leftover gray so they got shot with that.

[ma73z]

Are those DSE mini tubs installed? Did you install the kit that relocates the leafs and requires a narrow gas tank? If not, how much wider a tire can you fit with just the tubs installed?

Yes they are DSE tubs, I have but have not started the relocating part.

[ma73z]

Hey guys, haven't gotten squat done lately but have been stocking up on some parts. I ordered upper/lower Speedtech arms and Ridetech single adjustable shocks from Mike at muscle rodz. Also got my Magnum from American powertrain. I hope to get the back end primed this week and get started welding. :thumbsup:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2190073.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2290081.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2190066.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P2190070.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice looking part!

[coolwelder62]

Nice part's.:thumbsup: Now get to work.We want to see some photo's.:D

[tones2SS]

Great mods. Nice to see the updates.

[ma73z]

Well not much progress lately but I'm finally getting back on my project. I have a question for you body guys out there. I'm fitting new quarters and I can't seem to get any door gap, every thing else seems to fit pretty well. The gap around the doors are pretty even just not wide enough. So my question for you is, do I grind the door edge and re-weld or something else. :question:

Here you can see my passenger door which actually kinda overlaps.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P6230060.jpg

And here is the drivers door which has a gap but not much.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/P6230069.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Lookin good.We need to move you to the PRO-JACK stand class.:thumbsup:

[jr2226]

The aftermarket 1/4s seem to have a problems with the door gaps. I hang my doors to the old panles before I cut them off so I know I have door gaps. Can you slide the door forward to get some gap? But you will have to grind and weld the gap to make a nice gap. Take your time its worth the time spent. I have a complete build of my camaro over on nasty z28 under the name project Siknss in project section. Your doing a great job nice work.

[ma73z]

The aftermarket 1/4s seem to have a problems with the door gaps. I hang my doors to the old panles before I cut them off so I know I have door gaps. Can you slide the door forward to get some gap? But you will have to grind and weld the gap to make a nice gap. Take your time its worth the time spent. I have a complete build of my camaro over on nasty z28 under the name project Siknss in project section. Your doing a great job nice work.

I had all gaps set pretty well before cutting anything off, they weren't perfect but close. I have doors, fenders, etc. still in place, I just can't seem to get the quarter to door gap back like it was before. They line up great around the back glass and trunk area. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to grind the doors to make them fit just wanted to check with the pros around here first.

I appreciate your response, I'll head over to nasty to check out your build right now. :cheers:

[WSSix]

Can you not slide everything forward? My understanding is these cars have the doors aligned to the quarters and then the fenders to the doors. So would sliding the doors and front clip forward help?

[syborg tt]

A little at best

Don't forget the glass has to fit in the opening

[jr2226]

I had all gaps set pretty well before cutting anything off, they weren't perfect but close. I have doors, fenders, etc. still in place, I just can't seem to get the quarter to door gap back like it was before. They line up great around the back glass and trunk area. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to grind the doors to make them fit just wanted to check with the pros around here first.

I appreciate your response, I'll head over to nasty to check out your build right now. :cheers:

Ya thats what I would do (grinding) had to do same with my camaro. Had great lines on 1/4s with the gm panles but the aftermarket panles need work to make great lines.

[syborg tt]

Updates ????

[ma73z]

No updates Marty haven't gotten squat done, I'm hoping to get back on it soon though.

[syborg tt]

No updates Marty haven't gotten squat done, I'm hoping to get back on it soon though.

trust me I understand where your coming from.

[ma73z]

Finally managed to do something on my car. It's not much, but it's progress.:hapdance:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Photo5.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/Photo5.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Photo4.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/Photo4.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Photo8.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/Photo8.jpg.html)

[Rick D]

Hey Matt any progress is good progress! Nice job on getting the rear sealed up!

[ma73z]

Well I've managed to get a little done lately.

Got the frame welded, blasted and painted.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/AD1EAEE4-DC31-4350-8439-D7391C94F580_1.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/AD1EAEE4-DC31-4350-8439-D7391C94F580_1.jpg.html)

Mostly finished my engine and started assembling frame.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/26F4E21D-77AE-4019-9C24-F81B4CF5B9AB.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/26F4E21D-77AE-4019-9C24-F81B4CF5B9AB.jpg.html)


http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/C3189050-6A68-4ABC-BAD0-209AF915EE03.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/C3189050-6A68-4ABC-BAD0-209AF915EE03.jpg.html)

Started cleaning up firewall.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/F71061C5-E473-413C-9436-ECF405B04824.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/F71061C5-E473-413C-9436-ECF405B04824.jpg.html)

Got inside quarters and trunk area primed and painted, quarters and tailpanel are almost finished.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/null_zpscd286a59.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/null_zpscd286a59.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Looking good. That motor looks real pretty in there!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looking good Matt.

Did you ever figure the door gap issue?

[coolwelder62]

Lookin great.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I like the headers too. Just what I've been looking for. What brand are they?

[ma73z]

Thanks guys it's coming along thankfully!

The headers are hedman 45120's they also have them coated 45123 and 45126 depending on color. I'm very happy with the fit, nothing below the frame!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Thanks guys it's coming along thankfully!

The headers are hedman 45120's they also have them coated 45123 and 45126 depending on color. I'm very happy with the fit, nothing below the frame!

Damn, Hedman and I have a very violent past. It's a shame.

What size rear tire are you running? I have a suggestion for better fitment if you still have the quarters off. It involves cutting and sectioning the outer wheel house.

[syborg tt]

Progress is Progress and it's good to see it's still moving forward

[carbuff]

Thanks guys it's coming along thankfully!

The headers are hedman 45120's they also have them coated 45123 and 45126 depending on color. I'm very happy with the fit, nothing below the frame!

Are those 3/4 length? What size primary and collector? And how is the steering shaft going to fit in there? :) Looks tight!

Everything is looking great!

[ma73z]

Been playing a bit lately, haven't gotten a whole lot done though. I did get in on the forgeline deal thanks to Mike at Musclerodz.

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/82D557EC-7581-4353-BD84-22C79C90F4E8.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/82D557EC-7581-4353-BD84-22C79C90F4E8.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/37FA4EDF-2AF5-4BF7-BE25-8082948F2C0D.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/37FA4EDF-2AF5-4BF7-BE25-8082948F2C0D.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/3FB689CB-6CE9-49E5-98B1-7D22634E12FB.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/3FB689CB-6CE9-49E5-98B1-7D22634E12FB.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[ma73z]

Not a lot of progress but moving forward.

Picked up a hood locally for cheap!
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/5EF02901-0EBD-41AC-A554-D5EC63482B34.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/5EF02901-0EBD-41AC-A554-D5EC63482B34.jpg.html)


Changed plans on the 10-bolt I had narrowed for this project and put it under my brothers 56.
So I narrowed a 12-bolt using Millerbuilts housing ends.

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/1844738F-CDE5-4DEA-8E48-032F40C00F00.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/1844738F-CDE5-4DEA-8E48-032F40C00F00.jpg.html)


http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/565ED738-D1A1-4980-858F-53741014B372.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/565ED738-D1A1-4980-858F-53741014B372.jpg.html)


http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/09F87250-3621-4C3A-8AAD-2A1243BC1DC4.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/ma73z/media/09F87250-3621-4C3A-8AAD-2A1243BC1DC4.jpg.html)

[Jimbo1367]

Great build. ANy pics of the calipers f & R?

thanks,'
Jim

[SS Performance]

Who's pulley/accessory drive setup is that.

Thanks
Craig

[ma73z]

So I get an email today about my project on lat G! WHAT?!? I Figured they kicked me into the archives or something since it's been a year since I've posted on here and no the car still isn't done yet 😬.

Anyways, the car is finally progressing. I've got a few more things to mock up, exhaust, radiator hoses, fine tune gaps after ring bros. hinges get here 🤔 Do the body work and it'll be close.

The accessory drive if Holley stuff, fits well and after a little cleaning up casting marks looks real good.

I'll see if I can find some good pics to post up.

Thanks, Matt

[syborg tt]

Matt,

Don't worry life takes over sometimes and we all understand. However I am glad to see your working on it again and with summer looking like it may come earl here in Chicago I may actually start working on mine this week.



So I get an email today about my project on lat G! WHAT?!? I Figured they kicked me into the archives or something since it's been a year since I've posted on here and no the car still isn't done yet 😬.

Anyways, the car is finally progressing. I've got a few more things to mock up, exhaust, radiator hoses, fine tune gaps after ring bros. hinges get here 🤔 Do the body work and it'll be close.

The accessory drive if Holley stuff, fits well and after a little cleaning up casting marks looks real good.

I'll see if I can find some good pics to post up.

Thanks, Matt

[spinedoc]

Looking great sir!

[DKz Garage]

Car Looks great!!..... The struggle is real (finding time to work on your ride). What solution did you come up with on the quarters? I have full AMDs that I will be installing....keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have to fight them too much!