71 Camaro Build

[71 Camaro]

Been reading many of the posts and appreciate everyone sharing their learnings. It's really been helpful in the last two years to get my project this far. Hopefully we will be driving it early next year.
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[71 Camaro]

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Currently working on installing the roll bar

[Che70velle]

Welcome to LatG! Your project looks killer! Tell us about the car...drivetrain, suspension, etc.

[Spiffav8]

Nice to see you came out of the shadows and started posting. Some impressive looking work there. Hope you'll share more about your build.

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[71 Camaro]

Here's what I started with...I bought it back in '82 as my first car while in high school. It sat in the barn for probably 25 years then moved with me quite af few times before I had the time and funds to get it on the road again. Been working on it for about two years now...trying to bring it out of the '70s


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[71 Camaro]

Hers a pic after we got the speedtech torque arm rear suspension in, with DSE mini tubs and full quarter panels. Decided some new forgelines looked a lot better than the aluminum slotted mags.

[71 Camaro]

Engine: LS-7 by Texas Speed
Transmission: Magnum T56
Rear: Currie 9 inch
Wheels: Forgeline 18x10 and 18x12
Suspension: Speedtech rear torque arm and front a-arms

[camcojb]

Great project, welcome to the site!

[Rybar]

That's a pretty sick build keep posting pics and updates!

[71 Camaro]

Got a good start on installing the door bars this weekend. Better half likes that they swing out.

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[71 Camaro]

Door bars are finally in. took a little while to get everything lined up so the pins go in easily.

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[71 Camaro]

Got the brakes on just need to plumb in the lines and bleed them.

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[Bygblok]

Awesome! I'm kinda partial to 2nd gen cars......might be because of my 70 but I'll never tell!!!

[71 Camaro]

Thanks, I'm really hoping to have it on the road next spring.

[71 Camaro]

Here's a clip of the engine running...sometimes I start it up just to listen.

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[rickpaw]

Nice project. Where about in Texas are you?

[214Chevy]

Love the wheels. :drool: Can we get a close up shot of them?

[flyinmedic]

Very nice project. I love those 2nd gen cars.

[71 Camaro]

Just north of Houston in the Woodlands

[71 Camaro]

Wheels are Forgeline DE3C with Transparent Smoke centers and Gloss Black inner and outer wheel. 18x10 and 18x12 with Rival G's. 56252

[71 Camaro]

Finally got it off the jack stands! New hood is in - thank you Anvil. Will paint it in Imola Red, it's already on the firewall and radiator support. Thinking about stripes though. Maybe rally stripes like a Z28 but undecided at this point. Any thoughts on stripes?

[WSSix]

What color stripes? I like to see red broken up typically. I wouldn't do white stripes. Maybe gray or a darker silver.

Congrats on getting it back on the wheels!

Good luck moving forward

[71 Camaro]

I have anvil's Carbon hood, trunk lid and filler. Was thinking that some part of the stripe scheme would show the carbon fiber weave.

[71 Camaro]

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[CRCRFT78]

Good lord that looks and sounds badass.

[71 Camaro]

Good lord that looks and sounds badass.

Thanks. I was real happy that when I let the clutch out, the car actually moved without making any bad noises. Btw, I did put a set of mufflers on it to tone it down a bit for the neighbors and my dog.

[Centerforce]

That video got us excited. It looks so mean with those front tires!

[rickpaw]

Nice.

[71 Camaro]

Inner fender test fit

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[Zspoiler]

Looks like you used some of same parts i did on my 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro Like the Baer Brakes. I also like the 1970-3 Z-28 /SS stripes.I have a picture of my car with the stripes. They are CAN-AM white and I put 1970-3 Z-28 emblems as well.I hate decals .because they peel after time.Good luck on your build.http://s1064.phorobucket.com

[89 RS]

Looking good! That engine sounds wicked!

[71 Camaro]

Looking good! That engine sounds wicked!

Thanks. I have some odd and ends to take care then hopefully off to the body shop by the end of the month.

[71 Camaro]

What color stripes? I like to see red broken up typically. I wouldn't do white stripes. Maybe gray or a darker silver.

Congrats on getting it back on the wheels!

Good luck moving forward

Thanks for the advice...you got me thinking on the dark silver. I'm going to get some panels painted to try that out.

[71 Camaro]

Pulled apart the front end to square away the plumbing and wiring prior to installing the body panels. I've been looking at options to replace the factory type plastic wire looms and like the braided type materials, but I'm looking to see if anyone has some suggestions?

[71 Camaro]

Modified the power steering reservoir to accept a AN fitting. Should look cleaner than the slip-on hose set up.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

this stuff looks nice but isn't split loom so you may have to remove and re install a few connectors. click on Flame-Retardant
Expandable Sleeving
(http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cable-sleeving/=12617u7)

or the Summit split loom stuff covers (http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/convoluted-tubing-wire-looms-and-wire-sleeves/brand/summit-racing/product-line/summit-racing-braided-wire-wraps?N=4294623115%2B400304&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&autoview=SKU&ar=1)

[71 Camaro]

this stuff looks nice but isn't split loom so you may have to remove and re install a few connectors. click on Flame-Retardant
Expandable Sleeving
(http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cable-sleeving/=12617u7)

or the Summit split loom stuff covers (http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/convoluted-tubing-wire-looms-and-wire-sleeves/brand/summit-racing/product-line/summit-racing-braided-wire-wraps?N=4294623115%2B400304&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&autoview=SKU&ar=1)

Thanks Vince, I'll take a look at them. I'm favoring the split loom types because I'm hesitant to remove the connectors and probably introducing some gremlins.

[71 Camaro]

Finally ready for the body shop. We will fill the side marker lights, but trying to decide on changing out the door handles. I don't think the chrome is going to work.

[71 Camaro]

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[WSSix]

You could also body color or power coat the handles to make them hide away without much trouble.

[syborg tt]

Car looks great and painting the handle body color would look nice.

[71 Camaro]

We’re back...making progress in the body shop

[214Chevy]

Looking good bro. That deep, dark red looks good.

[71 Camaro]

Thanks, the color is Imola Red. BMW uses it on some of their M series

[syborg tt]

Love the color


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[71 Camaro]

Couple of shots with the nose on.

[WSSix]

Very nice!

[syborg tt]

Looks really nice and I love the color !


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[syborg tt]

Pulled apart the front end to square away the plumbing and wiring prior to installing the body panels. I've been looking at options to replace the factory type plastic wire looms and like the braided type materials, but I'm looking to see if anyone has some suggestions?



Look at tech flex they have the nicest split loom on the market. So nice you can't tell its split loom.

? What size are the tires your running on the front ??


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[71 Camaro]

Look at tech flex they have the nicest split loom on the market. So nice you can't tell its split loom.

? What size are the tires your running on the front ??


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The Fronts are 275/35 ZR18 Rival G’s on 18x10 wheels

[syborg tt]

The Fronts are 275/35 ZR18 Rival G’s on 18x10 wheels

Thank you - Looks like I am going to eventually upgrade to that size.

ps back spacing was ???

[tubbed69]

Great work so far,Color will look great on this car:thumbsup:

[71 Camaro]

Thank you - Looks like I am going to eventually upgrade to that size.

ps back spacing was ???

18x10 with 5”bs

[71 Camaro]

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Trunk lid with CF stripe.

[71 Camaro]

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Stripe layout on spoiler

[71 Camaro]

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[70UglyBird]

Can't wait to See the final result I've been thinking about painting my firebird that color! One of my favorites!

[71 Camaro]

Final touches before paint...installing the hood pins

[tmadden]

I’m digging this. Especially the color scheme

[71 Camaro]

Just finished clear coat.

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[Spiffav8]

Looks like glass. SUPER smooth!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Nice work!

[syborg tt]

Holy car the car looks incredible.


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[glassman]

So nice...

Color looks great, must say, you nailed the stance and especially the offset on the wheels....:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Paint looks great, I like the color.

[71 Camaro]

Almost done

[71 Camaro]

Special thanks to WSSix for the idea to smooth the door handles. They look great, even in primer. Also this is the last part to paint!

[tubbed69]

Car looks great:trophy-1302::trophy-1302:

[Steve Chryssos]

Really cool project. I dig the color and wheels.
/Steve

[71 Camaro]

Finally home!!! Some assembly required, lol. Gotta plan out what to do for interior. Ideas are most welcome.

[71-Formula]

Love the wheels

I may go with those on my firebird. Was thinking Budnik matrix but I really like these on the second gen.

My build is under 71 Formula Brewster Green




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[71-Formula]

What are you doing for interior


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[WSSix]

Congrats! Glad you liked the idea of painting the door handles.

[syborg tt]

Looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see this car in person.


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[71-Formula]

Are the DE3C’s “concave reverse” or “stepped lip concave”


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[71 Camaro]

They are the concave reverse...I like the stepped lip design though.

[71 Camaro]

For the interior I’m looking at TMI’s chicane sport gt seats, still figuring out door panels, dash and center console. Hoping to get a complete package I can install, but I think only TMI offers a complete interior.

[71-Formula]

I’ve been looking forever for a complete package solution but what I think you will find is that there really isn’t anything.

TMI does nice seats but you kind of have to go customers on door panels, rear seats, console etc

I am considering modern interior concepts for door panels and console.

Good luck.


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[71 Camaro]

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[Spiffav8]

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I had the volume up and nearly blew my speakers out! :lol: That's awesome!!

What engine/setup are you running?

[214Chevy]

I had the volume up and nearly blew my speakers out! :lol: That's awesome!!

What engine/setup are you running?

Here you go...and it sure sounds mean too.

Engine: LS-7 by Texas Speed

[Spiffav8]

Here you go...and it sure sounds mean too.

Not sure how I missed that. :sieg: Thanks

[syborg tt]

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Sounds incredible !


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[syborg tt]

For the interior I’m looking at TMI’s chicane sport gt seats, still figuring out door panels, dash and center console. Hoping to get a complete package I can install, but I think only TMI offers a complete interior.



They did my front and back seats so they should have a pattern for a back seat. I love the Chicayne seats and one day I may put them in the 70.

I’ll post a few pics when I get to the office.


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[71 Camaro]

Are the the rear seat pads in your car narrowed for mini tubs? Wondering because TMI has a standard width rear seat pattern but not one for narrowed seats. If your are narrowed I may be able to ask if the can duplicate the dimensions. Thanks.

[syborg tt]

Are the the rear seat pads in your car narrowed for mini tubs? Wondering because TMI has a standard width rear seat pattern but not one for narrowed seats. If your are narrowed I may be able to ask if the can duplicate the dimensions. Thanks.



Rear seat was left stock and worked fine.

Looking back I wish I would have removed the kick panels in the rear and do what Nick did with his red 70. I like how he used the wheel tubs as the interior panel. I still may do that as it looks really nice.




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[71 Camaro]

Rear seat was left stock and worked fine.

Looking back I wish I would have removed the kick panels in the rear and do what Nick did with his red 70. I like how he used the wheel tubs as the interior panel. I still may do that as it looks really nice.




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Thanks, looks like I’m going to go with the TMI chicane sport GT seat with matching rear. I took a look at Nick’s 70 and really like it. Just don’t think I have time to do anything too involved if I going to meet my schedule of being ready for the fall goodguys event in Texas.

[syborg tt]

Thanks, looks like I’m going to go with the TMI chicane sport GT seat with matching rear. I took a look at Nick’s 70 and really like it. Just don’t think I have time to do anything too involved if I going to meet my schedule of being ready for the fall goodguys event in Texas.

Okay my sites are back up and here is a good picture of the rear Seat.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2017/10/04/20171004144437-37b6bbcd-me.jpg

and here is the picture of Nicks Interior

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2018/06/22/20180622141612-ce57af6f-me.jpg

[71 Camaro]

I like that they match front and rear seat designs. Looks great. Are your door panels custom?


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[71 Camaro]

Do armrests on the door panels clear the tiger cage door bars?


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[Gmachine1911]

Okay my sites are back up and here is a good picture of the rear Seat.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2017/10/04/20171004144437-37b6bbcd-me.jpg

and here is the picture of Nicks Interior

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2018/06/22/20180622141612-ce57af6f-me.jpg

Hey Syborg, not to hijack your discussion but can I inquire about your rear seat belts...specifically how the shoulder straps are anchored and what brand they are? It's exactly what I'm looking for to provide some protection for my boys when riding in my car with the roll bar. Even though the crossbar is removable, I feel it may be just as dangerous hitting the crossbar attachment studs as it would the bar itself in the event of a crash. Thanks

[syborg tt]

Hey Syborg, not to hijack your discussion but can I inquire about your rear seat belts...specifically how the shoulder straps are anchored and what brand they are? It's exactly what I'm looking for to provide some protection for my boys when riding in my car with the roll bar. Even though the crossbar is removable, I feel it may be just as dangerous hitting the crossbar attachment studs as it would the bar itself in the event of a crash. Thanks



Not to worry at all. Early in the build process Dennis at High Speed Welding welded a crossbar with threaded bungs under the package tray and the 4 point seat belts are from Seat Belt Planet. The best part is they are DOT approved.

If you look back there are pics of the crossbar.

[syborg tt]

Not sure how my posts ended up in your thread - very sorry

[Goosesdad]

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[WSSix]

Marty, I've got slip fit at the header collector and v-band clamps right behind the mufflers. It works well though it can be a bear to pull off from the headers since I'm on my back when I do it. But not having to drop the over axle pipes is great. Best part is I can pull them out should I need to without dropping the rear end. I'm dumping my exhaust right behind the wheels too. I recommend something similar while you have your exhaust out.

Good luck!

[71 Camaro]

Been a while but made some progress this weekend. Tail lights installed and made progress on the front.

[glassman]

What headlights are those?
I bought Dapper Lighting, still have'nt put them on, PNA. gonna take 4 hours or so, i might try to get them done before the tour.
My interior and rear seat delete hasn't gone so well. Upholstery was inquired about in May, was told 6 weeks before he could get me in. just after the 4th of july, then it was bring it in on the 20th (i was on vaca, so i screwed that one up) then bring it in the 10th of august, picked it up today, going back in October, with a short fuse.
I'm friends with Nick, his interior is very very nice, especially the rear panels and seats, other than that, pretty much stock, dash, door panels, carpet etc, but very clean....
Now, Marty on the other hand.....:hello:

[214Chevy]

That's one sweet 2nd gen...

[71 Camaro]

What headlights are those?
I bought Dapper Lighting, still have'nt put them on, PNA. gonna take 4 hours or so, i might try to get them done before the tour.
My interior and rear seat delete hasn't gone so well. Upholstery was inquired about in May, was told 6 weeks before he could get me in. just after the 4th of july, then it was bring it in on the 20th (i was on vaca, so i screwed that one up) then bring it in the 10th of august, picked it up today, going back in October, with a short fuse.
I'm friends with Nick, his interior is very very nice, especially the rear panels and seats, other than that, pretty much stock, dash, door panels, carpet etc, but very clean....
Now, Marty on the other hand.....:hello:

The headlights are from Dapper. Yah, it took a while to cut open the headlight buckets to make room for the headlamps. Luckily, once you open up the buckets the lights clear the radiator support and bolts in fine.

For interior, I ordered the chicane pro seats from TMI. For the rear I’m still not decided on what to do.

[syborg tt]

Been a while but made some progress this weekend. Tail lights installed and made progress on the front.


Wow does your car look incredible & I can’t wait to see this car complete.


On a side note I deleted my post that I must have posted in your thread and yes I feel terrible about doing that.


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[waynieZ]

Sweet looking! I love split bumper second gens!

[raustinss]

Are the bumpers black chrome ?

[71 Camaro]

Are the bumpers black chrome ?

They are powder coated gloss black. The guys at Precision powder coating in Houston did a great job.

[$mike70Z28]

A+A+A+Nice looking car, where did you get that spoiler is it real carbon fiber

[71 Camaro]

A+A+A+Nice looking car, where did you get that spoiler is it real carbon fiber



The spoiler is from Anvil Auto. The front fit really well and just bolted on; the rear spoiler required quite a bit of work to get it to fit the original factory end caps. I’d recommend getting the anvil center and end caps for the rear. They should fit better together.


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[71 Camaro]

Looking for suggestions on glass. I have the original door glass but I’m wondering whether the old glass will match up to a new windshield? Also anyone run Optic Armor? If so does it fit up well or any issues to watch put for? Thanks.

[glassman]

Looking for suggestions on glass. I have the original door glass but I’m wondering whether the old glass will match up to a new windshield? Also anyone run Optic Armor? If so does it fit up well or any issues to watch put for? Thanks.

What do you mean by "match up"? colorwise?

I've never heard of Optic Armor, i believe it might be an acrylic product (plexiglass) of some sort. Only problem with those is they dont hold up for drivers. They are on alot of show cars, that do get driven, but longevity is subjective.
I went NOS on my doorglasses, Pilkington classics for the windshield and back glass. And built my own flush mount kit. you can see it here

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=41800&highlight=dis-traction&page=45

[syborg tt]

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Please tell me your still working on this Camaro.



Been a while but made some progress this weekend. Tail lights installed and made progress on the front.

[71 Camaro]

It’s been a few years since my last post, with all the curves life throws us I’m really happy to be able to get the Camaro out on the road. Still a number of items to sort out but it’s a real joy to drive it!!

[camcojb]

Great car!!!!!!!!!!

[linenoise]

Agree, top notch second gen. more pics pls.
your first drive reminded me of mine. two weekends ago.
finally!

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my young 19 year old nephew filming.

[WSSix]

Congrats! It's a big achievement that you should be proud of.

[214Chevy]

Agree, top notch second gen. more pics pls.
your first drive reminded me of mine. two weekends ago.
finally!

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my young 19 year old nephew filming.


Linenoise, car sounds mean. Where are you from....video looks like down south.

[linenoise]

:) thanks man! I been building that thing for years now. when you get near 6 figures of budget spent on these things with out driving it you really get stressed to finally see it drive. Which is where I was when I did that video.
The exhaust is full stainless.
Engine:Texas Speed 427 ls3
Headers are DSE.
3 inch thick walled tubes back to spin tech 3000 Sportsman mufflers.
used the pypes exhaust tail pipes for DSE 9" 5 link rear end installed, they cleared the DSE stainless tank perfectly.
I have thousand + hours in this thing, members on this board have helped me alot, especially Syborg tt. Got his custom battery tray for instance.
Need to do a build thread on here I guess.
I am in Denver btw.

[214Chevy]

:) thanks man! I been building that thing for years now. when you get near 6 figures of budget spent on these things with out driving it you really get stressed to finally see it drive. Which is where I was when I did that video.
The exhaust is full stainless.
Engine:Texas Speed 427 ls3
Headers are DSE.
3 inch thick walled tubs back to spin tech mufflers.
used the pypes exhaust tail pipes for DSE 9" 4 link rear end installed, they cleared the DSE stainless tank perfectly.
I have thousand + hours in this thing, members on this board have helped me alot, especially Syborg tt. Got his custom battery tray for instance.
Need to do a build thread on here I guess.
I am in Denver btw.

And approaching 6 figures can be done very easily and quickly too. Geesh!!