This is MY 67 Camaro [Archive] - Page 7

Sonar Chief

03-31-2020, 08:39 PM

Heck Yeah!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thought it looked cool w lights off .... thanks!

I dig the blacked out too as well. Good job!

Yeah it will tie in the front end great ... thanks!

Winner Winner chicken dinner ... thanks Shane for the tip, went to Youtube and found an AAW video concerning their [chinese] made switches and it worked ... APITA

It's good to hook up your battery and find out you wired the circuits correctly, no fuses blew and lights came on ... yeah. So I put the taillights in to make sure all was ok and BAM they worked also, hell yeah.

The headlights are not adjusted of course but WOW the Dapper Lighting LED 7's are bright. couldn't be happier, well I could if I had an LS3 525 hp installed but that's another day, right?

A win is a win ...

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Steve68

04-01-2020, 09:06 AM

jmac

04-01-2020, 09:42 AM

Nice job!

It's always a plus when you don't see smoke or smell anything funny!

Sonar Chief

04-01-2020, 02:39 PM

Can you tell me the roll bar distance from the hoop to the roof cross braces, please my welder seems to want to weld on my car, so I have a list of things for him, hehehehe,

Great updates, Ive actually been working on my car,

It's good to get some quality time with the car ... as far as the roll bar question see attached picture, the top bar is not under the cross brace cuz the angle I installed the bar. But, to answer your question the top bar is 1.75" from the center roof brace to the top of the bar and closer to 1.5" out to the down/ trunk bar.

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Nice job!

It's always a plus when you don't see smoke or smell anything funny!

Thanks, and being trained in electronics in the Navy I knew I dun it right :thumbsup::thumbsup:

XLexusTech

04-01-2020, 04:48 PM

"installed my OEM door handles and measured the lock cylinder [AMD skins] for filing,"

yo mean you had to file the holes to get the lock cylinder to fit correctly?

Sonar Chief

04-01-2020, 05:17 PM

"installed my OEM door handles and measured the lock cylinder [AMD skins] for filing,"

yo mean you had to file the holes to get the lock cylinder to fit correctly?

Can't tell if you are being sarcastic or for real :action-smiley-027: Yes the slots for the lock cylinder [AMD skins] were not the same as the lock, and this can come back to kick you hard if you didn't test fit the lock.

Steve68

04-01-2020, 09:39 PM

[QUOTE=Sonar Chief;702054]It's good to get some quality time with the car ... as far as the roll bar question see attached picture, the top bar is not under the cross brace cuz the angle I installed the bar. But, to answer your question the top bar is 1.75" from the center roof brace to the top of the bar and closer to 1.5" out to the down/ trunk bar.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/2499/aVufEU.jpg

Thanks, Yes it's good, I'm actually getting a lot done, might have to start a thread, after all the years I've been one here,

jarhead

04-02-2020, 09:42 AM

as the kids all say "those headlights are sick", Nice work!

I am going to check into them

214Chevy

04-02-2020, 12:21 PM

Glad you’re pleased with the Dapper headlights. I plan on running them too. I heard good reviews on them.

Sonar Chief

04-02-2020, 04:33 PM

as the kids all say "those headlights are sick", Nice work!

I am going to check into them

Thanks and that was with 12.8v from the battery .... wait til 14v hits from the alternator, Wowza!!

Glad you’re pleased with the Dapper headlights. I plan on running them too. I heard good reviews on them.

I did my research also and it was pretty clear that the quality was built-in and with no mods needed it was a no-brainer for me!

orangevert

05-23-2020, 08:05 AM

Now to get to work:lol: Just wished it wasn't this dang hot, maybe I should work through the night when it's cooler, lol.

Still waiting on some cable sheaving and shrink wrap for the electrical, a starter solenoid with cables for a truck mount battery. Pictures for you viewing pleasure ….

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Speedtech inner fenderwells made by Glastek, I already have the down bars!
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Control panel will get mounted in the center dash somewhere!
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Got the EZ-clips for the AC hoping for better bend radius and ease of installation.
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Got the evap unit mocked up!
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Had to search hard to find these bulkhead fittings for the Finch plate
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Mastercool flaring tool for the AN fittings for fuel and brake lines. Fragola nuts and sleeves for -6 AN and Eastwood tubing straightener for 3/8.
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Tube bender, fuel filter, SS 3/8 line and GM quick disconnects and -6 AN line to fuel pump!
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My HWY 15 kit is going to be modified still need relays for fuel pump, AC, fans, and accessories.

Trying to plan ahead and think of all the parts I might need :rolleyes: and I thank Vince for sharing his knowledge and answering all my stupid questions!

Post install pictures to come, thanks for looking …

Your car is going to be amazing...

Did you buy the AAW crimping plyers With this kit?
I bought water tight crimping kit from Eastwood, Research a lot, Buy once.
Chief, Im off of Parker and Arapahoe. Are you close by?

Thanks Kirk

Sonar Chief

07-12-2020, 07:35 PM

Your car is going to be amazing...

Did you buy the AAW crimping plyers With this kit?
I bought water tight crimping kit from Eastwood, Research a lot, Buy once.
Chief, Im off of Parker and Arapahoe. Are you close by?

Thanks Kirk

Kirk .... thanks bunches!!!

Sorry for the late reply, I already had crimpers. I am off Chambers and E Mexico if you want to stop by sometime.

Michael

Sonar Chief

07-12-2020, 07:52 PM

Well here's the status of the apparatus .... been on the injured reserve list for several months with a pinched nerve in my back, osteoarthritis in the left wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome, and right shoulder rotator cup injury. Yikes ... COVID pushed any operations and rehab out months but I did get the carpal tunnel release surgery (big ol honking slice in my palm) in May and injections at L4/L5 and L5/S1 in June.

The left hand is better after 8 weeks but not back to 100%. So to work on my mental health I have been working on the Camaro doing bodywork on the driver's fender, header, and valance panel. Laid down two coats of SPI epoxy inside and out, and fixed the low areas with some filler. Now to spray some primer surfacer and get the panels sanded down to 400. Then spray some Raptor on the inside of all these panels, that's all :lol:

I'll post pictures as soon as ImageShack lets me upload pictures ...

Sonar Chief

07-13-2020, 04:02 PM

Some car porn ....

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Finished sanding all the small parts to 220 and started on the hood, couple low spots to fill on the corners and then spray some primer/surfacer hopefully tomorrow ... going to be cooler than 98 :rolleyes: maybe?

Thanks for looking ...

waynieZ

07-13-2020, 04:35 PM

Sonar Chief

07-21-2020, 08:29 PM

Crap I thought I was reading my doctors report. lol Nice progress.

Thanks Wayne, I think my warranty ran out and everything is breaking now!!!

Not much to show but a whole lot of work to get here .... prime, sand, and repeat multiple times! Filled the low spots and re-primed with SPI epoxy primer then 2 coats of primer/surfacer ... if you really want to see how bad your body work is sand the surfacer w 400 and it shows all the bad areas, ask me how I know, :lol:

And I used a SEM Urethane Flexible Foam between the inner and outer layers of the hood where I cut out for the hood vents ... the skin was moving too much when I was sanding. When the directions say 2 minutes cure time they ain't kidding, if you pause to reposition or think the foam cures at the nozzle .... went through 5 mixing tubes :bang:

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Little more sanding before surfacer ...

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2 coats of Primer/Surfacer...

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Sanded the hood with 400 grit ... not too bad but needs some putty in a couple spots!

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Mandatory for straight body work ...

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Thanks for looking ....

DWC

07-22-2020, 05:02 AM

I don't miss that stage of the build, but it's totally worth it.

Looking good.

Daniel

waynieZ

07-23-2020, 09:18 PM

Flat body work that’s the only place I’m ever allowed to try.

Sonar Chief

07-23-2020, 11:06 PM

Flat body work that’s the only place I’m ever allowed to try.

Wayne ... thought your body work had white caps when you were done :ohsnap:

waynieZ

07-24-2020, 11:35 AM

That too, it looks different every time I check it lol

Spiffav8

07-30-2020, 11:30 AM

Great progress!! What hood vents are you planning to use?

Sonar Chief

07-31-2020, 10:51 AM

Great progress!! What hood vents are you planning to use?

Thanks bunches, this body work definetly requires a sharp eye :) She's all mocked up for the Trackspec vents!!!

Thanks ....

Sonar Chief

08-17-2020, 02:29 PM

This body work is hard work ... but I just pick a piece and get at it. So far the hood, driver fender and lower extension, header, lower valance, and wiper cowl is flat and sanded down with 400 grit ... just need to spray a coat of epoxy on the bare spots and get some Raptor liner on the underside of the fender and Speedtech inner wheel wells.

Pulled the passenger side fender and got it prepped for epoxy. This fender has some rough spots that will require some hammer and dolly work and I'll need to close up the OEM antenna hole ... wish me luck, :confused18:

Here's some car porn ....

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Ths staging area, lol!
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This lower patch I bonded in and it's pretty close ...
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Sure is nice to work with clean metal ...

I'd get more done if it wasn't so dang hot during the day ... spraying epoxy after dark when it finally cools down.

Thanks for looking ...

EVIL SS

08-17-2020, 05:47 PM

Good luck, looks great so far!

Dave

camcojb

08-17-2020, 11:32 PM

:thumbsup:

Spiffav8

08-18-2020, 11:08 AM

Looks fantastic!!

Sonar Chief

08-18-2020, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys ... I was working with the shrinking disc and some hammer and dolly work to get this fender straight. Seems it had some previous work done ... with a 2X4 :shakehead:

Instead of spraying epoxy and sanding it all off, I figured I'd take a page from an Eastwood video and use the Sharpie as a guide coat which worked out really well. After three rounds of disc work and sanding it is mo better, the camera angle doesn't do it justice ... take a look!

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Did some touch up work on the back side too ...

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Mo Better!!!

I'll continue this tomorrow, thanks for looking ....

Sonar Chief

08-21-2020, 08:10 PM

Wow, think I'll stick a fork in it ... I would guess I have WAYTOO many hours into these fenders but I know they are dun right:D

I am getting the hang of the shrinking disc and it's kinda of like therapy ... and it works great, don't start hammering get the disc out and work the metal back to shape!!!!

The only low spots are where the metal is doubled so I'm ok with that, take a look ....

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Not too bad for 53 year old fender, going to get some epoxy on the fender and the bare spots on the other parts this weekend, it's going to be hot ...

Thanks for looking ....

Goosesdad

08-22-2020, 05:24 AM

Well done

jarhead

08-22-2020, 07:45 AM

Looking good Chief! Nice work on the fenders!

WSSix

08-22-2020, 03:13 PM

Good job! Looks professional.

Sonar Chief

09-06-2020, 09:26 PM

Spraying more epoxy sanding, ....repeat process over and over ... been working to get the fenders finished sanded to 400 grit and I've finished the drivers side fender and got the passenger side in epoxy and sanded to 180 grit ... keep working with putty and sanding to 400 grit.

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I know it just looks like a fender finished in SPI white epoxy but there are many hours to get to this point and I am proud of the results, thanks for looking ...

jmac

09-07-2020, 08:57 AM

You should be proud, doing it all yourself.

Looking real good!

slimjim

09-07-2020, 11:32 AM

nothing feels better than running your hand over a p400 finished panel for the last time, other than maybe the finished product.

Sonar Chief

10-09-2020, 06:25 PM

OCD is a beeotch!!!! She does look good in SPI White Epoxy maybe I'll just clear coat and call it patina, lol :lol: One more round of epoxy and primer surfacer on the driver's fender and extension and I'll stick a fork in it! Working on passenger side fender, underside of the hood and body worked the inner fender wells and radiator support.

Car porn for your viewing pleasure, in no particular order ....

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I ran out of black ss paint to do the underside of the hood ... on the things to do list: paint the underside of the hood black, get the driver's door in epoxy and then the passenger door all before the weather turns and it get too cold :action-smiley-027::action-smiley-027:

You'd think I was building a Riddler car!!! Thanks for looking ...

214Chevy

10-09-2020, 09:35 PM

Nice work!! Keep it up...

Sonar Chief

10-10-2020, 01:18 PM

Nice work!! Keep it up...

Thanks, will do ...

Grit er Dun .... sanded the underside one more time and epoxied and then sprayed some ss black, heck yeah!!!

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The hardest thing is keeping the ash off the fresh paint, APITA!!!

Thanks for looking ....

WSSix

10-10-2020, 07:21 PM

Great work. Better hurry as that cold weather will snap soon.

Sonar Chief

10-23-2020, 05:37 PM

Great work. Better hurry as that cold weather will snap soon.

Thanks, buddy and boy did the weather turn ... from 70's to 30!

Well make a goal and :gitrdun: Got the radiator mount painted a single-stage black along with the Speed Tech inner wheel wells and then mounted driver's side to see what interference with the clutch master cylinder ... :superhack: needs a hole to clear master and AN3 fitting.

Looking like a car again ...

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While the weather was good I got some putty on the fender and sprayed some SPI epoxy on the driver's door and passenger fender and left in the garage with a heater on overnight to cure the paint ...

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Still needs a layer or two of primer/ surfacer and sand down w 400 grit!
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Hopefully I'll get the door hung and semi straight before long and then get the rest of the front end sheet metal installed and aligned.

Thanks for looking ...

syborg tt

10-23-2020, 07:36 PM

Car is looking good and I am going to steal some idea's from your build for my car. Keep posting pics and looking forward to your next post.

davin24

10-24-2020, 08:28 PM

Are you using aluminum AN fittings for your brake lines? That's a big no no if you are.

Seen lots of builds with an fittings coming out of a wilwood master cylinder.
Are you only suppose to use 45 degree double flare ??or an made out stainless??

Sonar Chief

10-26-2020, 12:15 PM

Seen lots of builds with an fittings coming out of a wilwood master cylinder.
Are you only suppose to use 45 degree double flare ??or an made out stainless??

The fittings coming out of the master and the proportioning valve are double flair and then the other end heading each corner is made up for AN fittings.

Sonar Chief

06-26-2021, 05:03 PM

Still here working on my girl ... 2020 is hindsight, mental illness is real and I'm working on getting better every day ... it's a journey, not a destination!

So, I started a new job that I get to work on hot rods and get paid for my time ... should have seen this 20 years ago. My happy place is in a garage working on cars, call it simple as it is my place to be me and not impress anyone and look forward to getting back to work the next day!

So, first job is re-wiring a 70 Cuda Pink Panther for Holley EFI and AC w dual fans, then working on a 64 Malibu LS7 transplant gone wrong to de-burring a 65 401 nailhead for a Riddler Car ... heaven, maybe so?

I have been working on my Camaro, still getting the passenger side fender straight ... driver's side is looking good!!

My time in the garage is my therapy and glad to be still in the game ...

Thanks for looking ....

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clill

06-28-2021, 03:12 PM

Whoever you went to work for is lucky to have you. Stay in your happy place....

Che70velle

06-28-2021, 03:55 PM

Whoever you went to work for is lucky to have you. Stay in your happy place....

Well said sir.

waynieZ

06-28-2021, 05:10 PM

A guy who gets to do what he loves for a career is a lucky man. Glad your enjoying yourself.

214Chevy

06-28-2021, 05:33 PM

Whoever you went to work for is lucky to have you. Stay in your happy place....

Well said sir.

mental illness is real and I'm working on getting better every day ... it's a journey, not a destination!

Amen brother...!!

Sonar Chief

07-10-2021, 02:52 PM

Thanks guys ... get r dun little at a time!!!

Well that looks purtty ....
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Let's see how she fits ...

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Not worth a ****e, almost 3/8 " high in the center and low at the corners!
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Low on both sides ... I can push down in the center and it'll come up some

Any suggestions or has this been seen before??? I'll call Anvil this week and ask what to do.... that really sucks!!!

Thanks for looking ...

dhutton

07-10-2021, 03:07 PM

I repaired a couple of these by making kerf cuts in the underside bracing, clamping it in the correct shape and then bonding the cuts with panel adhesive. Not pretty but the only fix I could come up with.

Don

214Chevy

07-10-2021, 04:03 PM

As I've said before...that's the only drawback to carbon fiber I hate, that it's far too expensive to often not fit. Very beautiful though.

Sonar Chief

07-11-2021, 01:42 PM

As I've said before...that's the only drawback to carbon fiber I hate, that it's far too expensive to often not fit. Very beautiful though.

Yeah I know, I thought I'd be ahead of the game w an Anvil trunk, guess this thing is going back to them and I'll beat on the AMD one to get er to fit worth a shote!!!

1965NOVA

07-29-2021, 07:32 PM

Can you give some info on what black paint you are using for under the hood and engine compartment?

Sonar Chief

07-30-2021, 03:40 PM

Can you give some info on what black paint you are using for under the hood and engine compartment?

You bet, it's a single-stage I get from my local paint jobber, here's pics:

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Sonar Chief

07-30-2021, 04:10 PM

Hey it's been sometime now ...but I set a goal and got my Raptor bed liner sprayed today cuz it's supposed to rain all weekend. I sprayed my Speed Tech inner wheel wells, the backside of the fenders and dropdowns, as well as my lower valence and header panel ... one coat and it looks great.

And, my Anvil trunk lid came in to replace the glossy one that fit like crap ....

I also received my trunk repair panel so I can cut out a fuel access hole and use the repair to fabricate a lid which will be nutsert with 10-32s. I'll undercoat and paint to match the bottom gray color and should alleviate the need to drop a fuel tank.

Here's some porn for y'all:

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that was a lot of tape to cover all the surfaces from over spray ... thought I skinned a kangaroo!
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This lid fits a little better .... the jury is out whether I send it back or mess with it to fit better!!!:confused59:

I also have my brake lines almost done, ordered -3 an hoses from Summit to mock up the lines and set the brackets on the frame ...
Thanks for looking ....

Build-It-Break-it

07-30-2021, 10:39 PM

What did you end up doing to get your carbon trunk to fit better? I had to cut my carbon hood on the inner structure to get it to lay flat then repair it.

Sonar Chief

07-31-2021, 08:45 AM

What did you end up doing to get your carbon trunk to fit better? I had to cut my carbon hood on the inner structure to get it to lay flat then repair it.

I didn't do anything, that is a replacement trunk in satin which I ordered instead of the glossy they sent me. Just goes to show the variations in manufacturing ... either made on Monday or a Friday :headscratch:

ScotI

07-31-2021, 09:11 AM

I didn't do anything, that is a replacement trunk in satin which I ordered instead of the glossy they sent me. Just goes to show the variations in manufacturing ... either made on Monday or a Friday :headscratch:

Curious how they handled it on their end..... Did you get any grief about returning/wanting one that 'fit' better?

Sonar Chief

08-01-2021, 06:31 AM

Curious how they handled it on their end..... Did you get any grief about returning/wanting one that 'fit' better?

No grief on their end, they said they would take a look at the curvature and see what's wrong/right. And they sent me a return label for the glossy trunk.

Musclerodz

08-01-2021, 09:12 AM

Do you have a seal in it? It will completely change how it fits.

Sonar Chief

08-01-2021, 01:43 PM

Do you have a seal in it? It will completely change how it fits.

No I don't .... hmmm, let me go find my seals :knokwood:

dhutton

08-01-2021, 02:05 PM

No I don't .... hmmm, let me go find my seals :knokwood:

Make sure you use the hollow core Metro.

Don

Sonar Chief

08-02-2021, 06:22 PM

Make sure you use the hollow core Metro.

Don

Thanks, they are on order ....

Sonar Chief

10-16-2021, 09:22 PM

WOW, been some time .... I did not like the fit of the Anvil carbon fiber trunk lid so I asked to return it, no questions asked they said issued a RA and I sent it back. It was 3/8 high in the middle and low on the front corners, now to beat on the AMD lid some more :lol:

Other than that I have been busy with work ... working on classic cars is cool except some people should not be trying to do their own electric mods or rust repair. I have been working on a 69 VW bus that some ha hoo did the metal/ rust repair and warped every panel that he worked on, grrrrr.... Step away from the welder cuz you are an IDIOT!!!!! Been using my Big Kids sanding blocks to get her straight ... not that there is a straight panel on a VW bus :action-smiley-027:

So I got my inner fender well repainted last weekend and thought something was wrong, it didn't match the other one .... hmmm, I even called the paint jobber and asked about the ratios. Well, come to find out the satin black is mixed 4:1 not 3:1, so I had to respray the inner wheel well today.

Learning a lot at work, been working on a 69 Mustang fastback, 58 Impala, 88 Thunderbird, 76 Bronco, and a 55 Thunderbird. Having a blast, they pay me to work on classic cars ... I learned a lot about the Dakota Digital VHX system installed on the 58 Impala troubleshooting the fuel level sending unit ... pretty cool unit if you follow their directions, lol.

Thanks for looking ... I'll have some pixs next time.

marksawatsky

10-19-2021, 04:25 PM

Sonar Chief

10-24-2021, 07:17 PM

I have just begun the build of my 1967 Camaro and this thread is going to prove to be very helpful. I am doing many of the things that you did. Thanks for showing your work. With the Vintage Air system, is it necessary to weld up the big hole in the firewall where the original heater goes?

That is why we share our progress with the dos and don'ts. I welded a panel where the original heater plate was and covered it with an Al plate w AC inlets.... Finch firewall plate.

Sonar Chief

04-03-2022, 04:01 PM

Wow, time has flown by ... here's an update that deserves sharing. Been working in a classic car restoration shop here in Littleton CO and loving my job. Do what you love but call it work is mental happiness. I have been working on all sorts of cars, learning a lot, and always looking for the next challenge ... keeps the mind active and engaged in the task at hand with a goal in mind!

Anyway, FedEx finally delivered my LS 430hp engine and I mounted the Quick Time bell housing and the T56 Magnum ... hoping it would mount into the car but NO .... seems I have the wrong trans tunnel hump from SpeedTech installed in the car. So now I have to remove the cover meant for a T56 and install the hump meant for the Extreme Subframe .... grrrr.

So here's the porn for you visual people ...
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That's just some of the cars we get to work on everyday. The VW Bus body work was time consuming, you wouldn't guess that roof is 13' 10" long! The Eleanor was a Holley Sniper install and I got to test drive her ... wow, she'll scoot. Anyway, make the best of everyday and thanks for looking...

Mikael A

04-03-2022, 04:59 PM

Congratulations on the job looks like a good time:thumbsup:

camcojb

04-03-2022, 05:33 PM

Looks like a great place to work!

waynieZ

04-03-2022, 07:36 PM

Glad to get to hear from you, enjoy the job. Nice looking drivetrain.
I like the citrus green second gen.

Sonar Chief

04-03-2022, 07:43 PM

It is a great place to work but more importantly it is the people that make a great day possible ... can't ask for more!!

Sonar Chief

04-03-2022, 07:47 PM

Glad to get to hear from you, enjoy the job. Nice looking drivetrain.
I like the citrus green second gen.

Yeah me too ... it's a full restoration to oem specs, well ... except the perfect body work and two stage paint job cut and buffed to perfection. The owner has had this car since new and wants the new back, willing to oblige, it's a lot of work but also each stage has it's goal of perfection!

syborg tt

04-04-2022, 07:02 PM

Looks like some very cool projects.

Sonar Chief

04-07-2022, 05:23 PM

Looks like some very cool projects.

Yeah most are ... and there are those that come in and you have to fix the horrible work someone else did to the car but attention to detail is like OCD!

Right now I'm lead on a 1970 GTO ... repair and repaint the endura bumper, fit a Dynacorn hood with a functional cowl induction system and align the front end sheet metal. Pretty blue paint but lip stick on a pig is still a PIG!!!!

Sonar Chief

05-30-2022, 06:07 PM

Here's an update in no particular order .... some work pictures, the GTO Dynacorn pos hood made 'mo better, endura bumper cracks fixed and blended the fenders and cleared, wet sanded and buffed to perfection.
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I'm wiring the 71 Camaro Z28 now and after all the parts are sanded and buffed it's time to put 'er together!
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Then ... 68 Camaro restomod, LS engine T56 and RS chassis. The shop did all the rust repair last year and the customer brought back the car to get fitted and paint! Should be fun :mock:
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My Camaro ... working on the tunnel still. Bought a Bowler T56 tunnel cap and been fitting it to my car ... it's close, measure 12 times and cut 2 times. SO, I have it real close but not happy with the width of the front so I'll use the break at work to match the width of the car.
Oh, and the transmission mount that came in the kit was not the correct one ... seems I needed a reduced height mount to lower the tail shaft and get my 2.5 degrees and keep the headers from hitting the floor pan, lol.
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Mo better!
Ok, back to the tunnel cap ...
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Pull the engine and tranny again ...
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Measured a dozen times and cut twice ... she's close, giving about .75 inch clearance on the transmission. I need to decrease the angle of the sides to get closer to 12" in the front to align better w the car. Then do an angle cut and weld the back to slope into the back.
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ARP head studs are the cat's pajamas!
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Started collecting some oiling system parts. Improved Racing's 205 thermostat, remote filter and the plumbing. Need to decide on the cooler soon!
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JUST A COOL PICTURE!!!!

Thanks for looking and remember those that didn't make it back to their family :patriot:

Mikael A

05-30-2022, 06:19 PM

Looks good chief:thumbsup:

camcojb

05-30-2022, 06:27 PM

:thumbsup:

Steve68

06-18-2022, 12:34 PM

Chief!!

I think I'm having the same problem as you, my aftermarket sub has the motor sitting up too high and too far back, I'm going to set the round stock down in the tube risers which should also move it forward, and then I'm thinking might have to mod trans sheet metal, of course it would be easier to work on if it rolled!!

Sonar Chief

06-19-2022, 03:09 PM

Happy Father's Day ... thought I'd update some pictures of my Camaro and some from the place of employment ... they call it work but they pay me to work on classic cars, work????

Been on the 71 Z28 for awhile now, plumbing, electrical, brakes, suspension, transmission, and what ever else she needs. The car was painted on April 19 and this is update ... working on the exhaust system this past week!!
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Now my Camaro ... cut up the Bowler trans tunnel and welded back with an angle of the dangle to meet up with the back of the tunnel w/o making a center console. Of course there is an access hole cut for future maintenance should the shifter plate need attention :headspin:

Couple hours later....
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Working on the transition to the firewall section but one day at a time ... thanks for looking!!!