Buddy P's 1971 Camaro build

[BuddyP]

Awesome looking Camaro!! I'm building a 1970 Camaro with a LS motor. I'm wondering who's master cylinder and powerbooster you are going with? I ordered one from summit racing and the rubber boot is about .5" away from the fire wall. Hate to keep ordering and not be right and have to pay shipping back to them!! Your help would greatly appreciated

Hey just saw your PM as well... I did a manual brake setup with Wilwood master cylinder. I'm not familiar enough with what you have to know if you can just get/make a shim for it or if there is something else causing it not to set flush with firewall.

[tommycomfort]

Very cool, I didn't even know there was a build thread on this one until now! Following along for sure!

[BuddyP]

Just had a nice little write up on the build wrote up by Tommy at HotRodHotline.com

https://www.hotrodhotline.com/node/20196#.Wx6mTNVKhEY

[csouth]

Just had a nice little write up on the build wrote up by Tommy at HotRodHotline.com

https://www.hotrodhotline.com/node/20196#.Wx6mTNVKhEY

Very deserving project! He did one on my friends chevelle that i posted here. Keeps the culture growing..

[BuddyP]

Very deserving project! He did one on my friends chevelle that i posted here. Keeps the culture growing..

Thanks! Was nice to have some interest in the build.

[BuddyP]

Did my first headliner install over the weekend. Aside from a couple ripples in the rear due to access limitations with the cage, I'm happy with how it turned out. Now to just get package tray installed and can then have glass put it.

I had initially bought adhesive from a can (with brush on lid) from Summit but IMO was junk. It dried fast causing the adhesive to be dry on one end of application by the time you finished putting it on the other end of application. Adhesion wasn't good either. Ended up buy a can of Permatex headliner adhesive (spray can) from AutoZone and it worked great!

[Motown 454]

Nice job! I hope mine comes out as good as that when I do it. It figures I just ordered the brush on glue for mine last week.

[stan65]

Build is looking awsome!

Quick queston, do you see any issue with the floor pan flexing
due to the Holley crossmember? I can see mine flex just pushing
up with my hand.

Thanks,
Stan

[minendrews68]

Did my first headliner install over the weekend. Aside from a couple ripples in the rear due to access limitations with the cage, I'm happy with how it turned out. Now to just get package tray installed and can then have glass put it.

I had initially bought adhesive from a can (with brush on lid) from Summit but IMO was junk. It dried fast causing the adhesive to be dry on one end of application by the time you finished putting it on the other end of application. Adhesion wasn't good either. Ended up buy a can of Permatex headliner adhesive (spray can) from AutoZone and it worked great!

I have used the 3M spray adhesive with absolutely no luck! whether the good stuff or cheaper. What I did find to work very well is the Dap contact adhesive in the quart can. You have to buy your own brush but this stuff works great and holds good too. I mentioned the spray adhesive only to show that it was another avenue but for me didn't work worth anything..

[csouth]

I have used the 3M spray adhesive with absolutely no luck! whether the good stuff or cheaper. What I did find to work very well is the Dap contact adhesive in the quart can. You have to buy your own brush but this stuff works great and holds good too. I mentioned the spray adhesive only to show that it was another avenue but for me didn't work worth anything..

The 3M 08088 general trim adhesive is the one, I was using the Super 90. My friend that does interiors turned me on to it and I've never had an issue. The 3M is contact adhesive too, so you have to spray both surfaces.

[BuddyP]

Build is looking awsome!

Quick queston, do you see any issue with the floor pan flexing
due to the Holley crossmember? I can see mine flex just pushing
up with my hand.

Thanks,
Stan

I don't feel there's an issue but hoping hooker also did good enough R&D to be sure that wouldn't be an issue as well

[BuddyP]

Ok behind on updates but here's a rundown. Wiring about complete, got my trim parts back from powder coater. Biggest update has to be delivery of my Forgeline GA3 wheels. 18x11 fronts with 315 Rivals and 18x12 rears with 335's. Satin Black hoops with Graphite centers. Very happy with how they turned out. Now on for final assembly of parts, still trying to get car running and complete just enough to make it to Motorstate Challange in 2 weeks!

[rickpaw]

One word - awesome.

[minendrews68]

Man! That's looking good Buddy! Can't wait to see the car finished.

[Motown 454]

Wow that looks sweet! I like the blacked out lid one the blower.

[DKz Garage]

WOW! Looks awesome Buddy!!

[BuddyP]

Thanks guys! It's coming along.

Newest update is installation of the National Parts Depot reproduction Dash. From what I've seen the OER brand dash is horrible. I was very pleased with the NPD in both looks and fitment. Also got my custom lower dash panels powder coated and installed. Never cared much for all the original plastic parts underneath the dash pad

[jschmidt97306]

Super Clean! You nailed the stance too, perfect!

[Bygblok]

Good gawd this car makes me drool! Dreams for my 2nd gen or my Buick either one. I hate tearing in to my camaro right now because it’s doing everything so well.........just let something break though!!

[BuddyP]

Good gawd this car makes me drool! Dreams for my 2nd gen or my Buick either one. I hate tearing in to my camaro right now because it’s doing everything so well.........just let something break though!!

Just buy this one :D