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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Mar 2013
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      Napier, New Zealand
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      Project: Camaro 68' P/T Muscle

      I bought my 68' roller mid Feb from socal and it finally got delivered last week. It got held up in customs for a few weeks at my local port, so it's been a long wait. Been wanting to build a 1st gen for years, and couldn't resist this one when it came up. The plan is to build a cool car inspired by the Pro-touring scene going on over there in the US. We don't have anything like it over here (New Zealand), but what we do have is miles and miles of fantastic country roads tailor made for a Pro-Touring car. Take a look at the image below, this road is 2 mins from my home and a good friend of mine lives about 40 miles up the road towards the mountains.
      I'm in the process of tearing it down and preparing it for the build. It's coming up pretty clean, small pockets of rust and a few dings. Hope to get it built in about 18-20 months.

      Build plan at the moment:
      Ls1/2 6sp
      ridetech Level 1 front & rear with tru turn
      dse brake booster
      Wilwwod brakes
      TMI Interior
      Arrow Wheels? NZ made 3 piece wheels. (had them on my last car)
      RS light package

      Anyway that's the plan, only time and money and it I'll be done.

      Cheers
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    2. #2
      Join Date
      Jun 2009
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      Spring, Texas
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      Nice!!!!

    3. #3
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      Mar 2013
      Location
      Napier, New Zealand
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      Busy in the cave

      Finally got the car and have been pretty busy tearing it down. Found a few rusty surprises, but it's a pretty solid body in general. Rust under the front screen and poorly fitted replacement tail panel the biggest jobs. Small amount of rust around bottom of rear wheel arches and back window. Doors, front sheet metal, rockers, cowl area and floors are in exceptional condition.
      Waiting for replacement panels, tubs and ridetech 4-link to arrive, will start on dse clutch bracket and small patch repairs. It takes 6-8 weeks to get parts down here in New Zealand from the US, so will try to keep the flow of parts coming as I need them.Name:  P1010287.jpg
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    4. #4
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      Mar 2013
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      Napier, New Zealand
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      Body and chassis in epoxy

      ridetech rear end welded, Body and chassis in epoxy. Paint the underside and chassis tommorow and start putting it back together.
      Front end suspension and dse steering box should be here in a couple of weeks, on the boat from LA now.Name:  P1010337.jpg
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    5. #5
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      Mar 2013
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      Ridetech Suspension, DSE box all in.

      Progress made, suspension in, steering and more epoxy painting complete. Looking for LS1 6sp now.Name:  P1010365.jpg
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    6. #6
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      Mar 2013
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      Build inspiration

      Love this car, going for an old school look for sure. Hope 15" and big rubber doesn't a fend the Pro Touring community.Name:  Image 1.jpg
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Oct 2012
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      Dunno what the idea with the massive diameter wheels for a particular "Pro touring Style".
      We all know if the rubber can flex, the more grip you can pull out of it.

      Unless it's 14" with a 75 sidewall.
      LOLZ.


      As long as it is updated to be close to modern, has an updated engine, a nice interior and is built to carve corners - I'm pretty sure it fits Pro Touring. Hell - doesn't even have to be a "muscle" car.
      Of course it can't be a coupe/racecar or an exotic.. but you get the gist. lol

      That is my opinion of course.
      Each to their own.

      But my little Mazda wagon is gonna rip up the wiggles too.
      I wouldn't call it pro touring as such (to fill a niche) - but It's a wagon, it'll have a rotor, it's gonna get modern steering and suspension, and a hilux LSD and big brakes, and will be built to handle more than it'll be built for speed.


      BUUUUT.
      Back to the topic at hand.
      15" wheels would be 100% coool.
      But I'm sure there'd be people here that will scream "MINIMUM 17'S FOR A PRO TOURER OR GTFO!!!!!" lol.


      Looks cool so far, keep the pics rollin'.
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    8. #8
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      Mar 2013
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      Napier, New Zealand
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      Front sheet metal

      Got the front sheet metal mocked up today. Goodmark SS hood didn't fit to bad for a repo.
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      Just waiting for my concept render to be done.
      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    9. #9
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      Very nice work so far....roads look like they will be a lot of fun to drive too!
      Gordon in Calgary

    10. #10
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      Aug 2012
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      wow car is gonna be cool great to see another kiwi on here i like the path you are going with your car i have a 67 camaro ls1 auto dse loaded cant beat a cool g-machine!!!.keep up the great work damien if ya need any help what ever just flick me a e-mail [email protected] cheers kabrka

    11. #11
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      Hey Kabrka, cheers for the offer of help. Good to have a few kiwi's here on P/T.com. Will send you an email shortly regarding ECU and related stuff.etc.

      cheers
      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    12. #12
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      Napier, New Zealand
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      Old school cool

      My Hotrod and Custom club is having our annual shed raids this Sunday. The president (GMT) kindly lent me this mockup small block with original late 50's Hilborn Injection setup. More of a conversation piece, but Freakin Awesome!!!! Fits under the hood when closed to.
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    13. #13
      Join Date
      May 2012
      Location
      auckland
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      I'm also building a '68 with an ls1 and auto, I'm in Auckland. I've also got a '62 Nova with a ls1 and 6 speed manual it's a lot of fun

    14. #14
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      cool more kiwis!!! hey fleetside are you going to papakura swap meet??? cheers kabrka

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by KABRKA View Post
      cool more kiwis!!! hey fleetside are you going to papakura swap meet??? cheers kabrka
      Hope so! Need to run the Nova through for its wof and make sure I don't need to go into work

    16. #16
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      Concept

      Concept getting close, just a few small tweaks to go.

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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    17. #17
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      Mar 2013
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      Napier, New Zealand
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      Little steps

      Had some time off from the build, but got back into it recently. Been mocking up more bits, fitting new seats and belts.
      Have changed direction on drive train. Going with the mighty LS7 and TKO 600. Very keen to here from anyone with LS7 experience, keeping it dry sump.
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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired

    18. #18
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      absolutely love the LS7, Cost is the only thing keeping my current LSA wet-sump. don't know the TKO 600, but i love my TR6060. Very few complaints about the TKO, which I'm sure is the trans you refer to or is similar to.

    19. #19
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      Concept option #2

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      Damien
      Napier, New Zealand
      Project Page: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?99096-Project-Camaro-68-P-T-Muscle
      Next Project: 1956 Chevy Truck, Full C3 Suspension, Nascar Inspired


    20. #20
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      Apr 2013
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      Burleson, TX
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      My vote is definitely on Concept #2. Keep up the good work

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