new car in the garage..

[Steve1968LS2]

67 RS Survivor

Van Nuys built car (Feb of 67).. 327/Powerglide with split bench seat, rear radio speaker and column shift.

Very unmolested and still has the original interior, AM radio and even the smog pump (and black plates). Minor rust near the edge of the vinyl top (will have to replace the rear filler panel. But damn, this car is straight.. had its original owners manual, accesory book, and GM smog propaganda book.

Plan on fixing the rust, redoing the interior with a stock feel (Bolstered Stock buckets). Engine will swap to a 383 stroker Gen I small-block I have (but it's currently helping a car run at El Mirage). Trans will be an OD automatic or maybe a TH350 and a gear vendor. Will rebuild and posi up the 10-bolt. The suspension will be simple bolt on stuff with better disc brakes.. 17 inch wheels.. nothing too fancy. I want to do some stories for those that want more of a Street Machine than a Pro-Touring super expensive car. Maybe 6 or 7 stories then done.

Anyhow, it's nice to start with a car that runs and drives (and leaks oil.. ack!)

http://i50.tinypic.com/140lq2f.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thanks for not tearing it up too bad :D

whats the color code? HH?

[camcojb]

that'll be a great driver Steve. :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

that'll be a great driver Steve. :thumbsup:

It should be a fun car.. doubt I will keep it when it's done for a long time, not enough room in the garage for three first gens.

The RH headlight doors even work... :)

thanks for not tearing it up too bad :D

whats the color code? HH?

Yea.. some were like "OH NO!! Restore it and don't change a thing!!".. but really, it's not rare in a desirable way, you would think it was an RS/SS big-block or Yenko.. lol

And yea.. color code is H-H

[Flash68]

Very nice. Keep the column shift! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Wow thats a clean looking car. Refreshing to hear your going to do a suttle build on it.

[Steve1968LS2]

Wow thats a clean looking car. Refreshing to hear your going to do a suttle build on it.

There are many practical reasons to do a simpler build, the main one being that it's a direction many of my readers go.

[GregWeld]

There are many practical reasons to do a simpler build, the main one being that it's a direction many of my readers go.



SMART THINKING!


Not many people are Lillards and Steilows.... :D

[CRCRFT78]

I love the color and the vinyl top. Nice looking Camaro.

[Steve1968LS2]

Here's the lovely 327 engine..

http://i47.tinypic.com/2vrvbxt.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nothing wrong with a nice little 327.... They can be made to wind to the moon... and can make plenty of power for a "street machine". I've seen plenty of them pull the front wheels.

Of course - the problem is that it costs too much to build 'em compared to a bigger crate motor.

[Jr]

Cool. Bolt on suspension like hotchkis, speed tech, or global west?

Is there any resale value in the smog crap? I have the same setup in my garage and I would like to get rid of it.

[67zo6Camaro]

Very nice starter car. Simple and clean. Also like the build idea.

Wish mine came with those hood hinges, must be for the RS model only. :D

[glassman]

Do you box up all the parts and keep em for resale? (resale of the car, not the parts)

[Steve1968LS2]

Cool. Bolt on suspension like hotchkis, speed tech, or global west?

Is there any resale value in the smog crap? I have the same setup in my garage and I would like to get rid of it.

I doubt this works.. no belt on the pump.. might be worth something to somewone.

Not sure who's suspension stuff.. but yea, something like that.

[Steve1968LS2]

Do you box up all the parts and keep em for resale? (resale of the car, not the parts)

I could, not sure I want to store an engine and trans though.. A non-SS RS isn't really worth a lot as a collectable, even if it's numbers matching.. some people act like it's a Yenko, big block RS/SS or Z28..

Very nice starter car. Simple and clean. Also like the build idea.

Wish mine came with those hood hinges, must be for the RS model only. :D

I bought the car from Eddie Motorsports.. they used it to develop billet parts, now they have a '69 to use.

I did get some billet parts in to sweeten the deal.. the stock stuff will go back on for now :)

[waynieZ]

Steve definitely a straight car to work with. I'd like to use the Eddie motor sports dash in my 69. I think it would be sweet in there.

[Tony_SS]

What a neat find. I love that color. Mine started out that color and I regret painting it different.