76 Camaro Type LT build by R.A.W. RODS Restorations & customs.

[rawrods]

This one is not going to be as much Pro-touring but more Resto-mod. The owner and his wife bought the car brand new in 76 and then got married. So the car has more semimetal value then anything. Ok more about the car, 76 Camaro LT 350ci, turbo 350 automatic, white hound’s-tooth interior 8.5 posi rear and A/C. The 350 engine will get rebuilt and get a RV cam, the stock A/C will be replaced with Vintage Air. Now for some pictures. O yea and the Car is really rusty.

As it was dropped off.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro001_zps057dafbb-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro001_zps057dafbb.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro005_zps6ef32281-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro005_zps6ef32281.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro007_zps526970e7-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro007_zps526970e7.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro014_zps894fb0ce-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro014_zps894fb0ce.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro027_zps89fb35dc-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro027_zps89fb35dc.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro028_zps162eb027-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro028_zps162eb027.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro032_zps3a09a09e-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro032_zps3a09a09e.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

Some of the RUST! Rust is so bad the front seat tracks are froze together.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro038_zps23664cd4-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro038_zps23664cd4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro089_zpscb13dab4-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro089_zpscb13dab4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro093_zps8a64a7a4-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro093_zps8a64a7a4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro063_zps87f53f88-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro063_zps87f53f88.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro081_zpsd0f87fe5-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro081_zpsd0f87fe5.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro082_zps6c799b58-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro082_zps6c799b58.jpg.html)

[Bill Nye]

Rust ? For a car that is almost 40 yrs old it doesn't look that bad. Up here in New England with all the crap they pour on the roads we would call that a "slight patina".

[Kenova]

WOW!
I think I'm experiencing a '70s flashback.
I will definitely be watching this build.

Ken

[rawrods]

O what fun, but over all it came apart pretty good.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro221-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro221.jpg.html)

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro232-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro232.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro227-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro227.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro226-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro226.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro222-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro222.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro290-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro290.jpg.html)

[MikeDVC]

Subscribed; good to see another "Big Bumper" Camaro here

[looter]

my first car......mine was black and red......14 years old, no DL and plenty of spare time on my hands.....that car was the devil.

very cool restomod

[Kenova]

Subscribed; good to see another "Big Bumper" Camaro here

I love Big Bumpers!:bananna2:
My second car was a brand spankin' new '75 Rally Sport. I drove the wheels off of that sucker.

Ken

[BonzoHansen]

My 1st car was a 76 Type LT. It met a sad ending lol

Did it come with the brushed tail panel? I understand they are hard to get

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76typelt-1.jpg

[rawrods]

My 1st car was a 76 Type LT. It met a sad ending lol

Did it come with the brushed tail panel? I understand they are hard to get

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76typelt-1.jpg

Yes this one has the brushed tail panel. This one needs some work.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro011_zps5ffe2b4d-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro011_zps5ffe2b4d.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

This poor car needs a lot of work.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro238-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro238.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro240-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro240.jpg.html)

We like to do the sandblasting here just so things don't get damaged.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro2431-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro243-1.jpg.html)

Hmmm more we blast the better it gets..lol
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro273-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro273.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro271-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro271.jpg.html)

Now we know why the inside of the roof was rusted out and the floor pans gone. Even the window post are bad!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro267-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro267.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro264-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro264.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro250-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro250.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro265-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro265.jpg.html)

[BonzoHansen]

putting the landau roof back on?

[rawrods]

Few more.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro258-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro258.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro256-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro256.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro255-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro255.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro262-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro262.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro259-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro259.jpg.html)

The front doors are so rusted I stopped blasting them. So It look like a pretty big list ahead. Only thing so far were keeping is the Hood, one front fender that needs a lower patch, one Inner fender and the stock spoiler.

[rawrods]

putting the landau roof back on?

Yes customer wanted it to look stock with few upgrades. He is putting the stock wheels back on just like it the picture you posted of the green Camaro.

[rawrods]

Started cutting the floor pans out and fixing the body mounts that are caged in by sheet metal. I was able to re-weld the cages back in.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro291-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro291.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro293-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro293.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro376-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro376.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro377-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro377.jpg.html)

Test fit with the new home made toe panels in.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro344-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro344.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro345-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro345.jpg.html)

Fit good so put down some Welding primer and burn it in for good.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro346-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro346.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro347-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro347.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

My customer sent me a picture of when the car was in better shape. The black 76 Chevy truck is next to redo for him.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro208_zps74dbff4c-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro208_zps74dbff4c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro207_zpsed721594-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro207_zpsed721594.jpg.html)

[Bill Nye]

Wow! Nice work, I guess I was wrong about my rust comment. Rust never sleeps.

[rawrods]

Wow! Nice work, I guess I was wrong about my rust comment. Rust never sleeps.

It's all good, Its amazing were rust can get.

[novaboy009]

Honestly, even after seeing it after blasting - still looks like a better start than a lot of rust buckets I've seen in the Ohio/PA area.

[rawrods]

Honestly, even after seeing it after blasting - still looks like a better start than a lot of rust buckets I've seen in the Ohio/PA area.

I must be getting spooled on better cars, I pulled the roof skin off today and cut out the rust that was letting water in the car. Next we fit the new roof skin from Goodmark but being the roof is really for 70-73 Camaros I had to rework the back. The front just needed some pie cuts too.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9373_zps04d17f89-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9373_zps04d17f89.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9376_zps9d8dab3b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9376_zps9d8dab3b.jpg.html)

Here you can see were I made the cuts to fit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9381_zps7cfb7147-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9381_zps7cfb7147.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9386_zpscb0262f8-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9386_zpscb0262f8.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9385_zpsd5d4ed07-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9385_zpsd5d4ed07.jpg.html)

Now it lays down were it should.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9392_zpsbe11f446-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9392_zpsbe11f446.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9393_zps56f05a1a-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9393_zps56f05a1a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9400_zpsec4c9e11-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9400_zpsec4c9e11.jpg.html)

Then I took the car to the booth and put some DP90 on the roof. I'll have every thing welded tomorrow.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9410_zpse31e9243-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9410_zpse31e9243.jpg.html)

[srh3trinity]

Much respect to the guy for successfully keeping two rides that many years.

[BonzoHansen]

you should post this up at nastyZ28, the 2nd gen boys will really appreciate this restoration.

[rawrods]

you should post this up at nastyZ28, the 2nd gen boys will really appreciate this restoration.

If I get some time this weekend I'll make a post over there.

I was able to get the roof skin put on today. We first started by putting new sound deadening on the bottom side of the skin and then placed new panel adhesive like the factory did on the car.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9412_zps9376c1f0-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9412_zps9376c1f0.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9416_zpsfdd90430-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9416_zpsfdd90430.jpg.html)

Then we set the skin down and welded it up.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9421_zps996dd45c-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9421_zps996dd45c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9422_zpsc2c9eddb-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9422_zpsc2c9eddb.jpg.html)

I also put new window panel studs on for the trim around the glass.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9435_zpse211648b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9435_zpse211648b.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

Got the front A-pillar rust cut out and fixed.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9438_zpsf11c021b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9438_zpsf11c021b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9441_zps7069ad9a-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9441_zps7069ad9a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/100_9443_zps42d39293-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9443_zps42d39293.jpg.html)

Also got the Engine tore down and sent out.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/76camaro339-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro339.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

Engine back and put together.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/76camaro349-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro349.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/76camaro352-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro352.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/76camaro360-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro360.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/76camaro362-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro362.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/76camaro366-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/76camaro366.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

got the quarters cut off and part of the trunk pan out. I didn't want to do the hole trunk pan because the rust was mostly located around the rear bumper brace. My tail pan is also in good shape so I didn't want to cut it loose. The car had been hit on the drivers rear so with damage on the trunk drop off panel I took it out too (had rust too).

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9460_zpsa8b6f097-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9460_zpsa8b6f097.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9458_zpsad3df726-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9458_zpsad3df726.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9457_zps8cae9ffa-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9457_zps8cae9ffa.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9454_zpsb674607b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9454_zpsb674607b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9456_zps14be1ae4-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9456_zps14be1ae4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9477_zps19a2bf60-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9477_zps19a2bf60.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9480_zpsc556ce42-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9480_zpsc556ce42.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/100_9483_zpsed7c24d8-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9483_zpsed7c24d8.jpg.html)

Hope you guys don't mind all the pictures, they just tell the story better.

[Kenova]

I've always liked pictures since I saw my first Playboy.:naughty:

Ken

[rawrods]

Still working on the Camaro. I had to get another project in the shop in primer so it took some time away from the Camaro. I'll make a build thread on this one later but for now a little peak! O and it put 303hp at the rear wheels on just 6 psi

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/100_9489_zps0fb949df-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/63%20vw%20bug/100_9489_zps0fb949df.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

Been so slammed at the shop that I have just not been able to get on here and post some pictures. So far we have got the qt's and trunk pans all done. We have also been working on the sub frame getting it all cleaned up and rebuild.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9531_zps6e7b7093-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9531_zps6e7b7093.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9534_zpsbf289c40-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9534_zpsbf289c40.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9551_zps6cb89fd3-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9551_zps6cb89fd3.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9566_zps4cc12418-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9566_zps4cc12418.jpg.html)

Got the rear end broke down and blasted also and put every thing back in new.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9572_zps1e7a8105-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9572_zps1e7a8105.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9629_zpsd0ddfc04-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9629_zpsd0ddfc04.jpg.html)

Front back together, we also put a new DSE gear box in.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9624_zpsce64e330-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9624_zpsce64e330.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9627_zpsddbac764-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9627_zpsddbac764.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

All the metal work is done on the bottom so we put down some epoxy, seam sealer, then sealer coat and paint.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/000_1195_zps19219b42-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/000_1195_zps19219b42.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/000_1197_zpsd137084c-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/000_1197_zpsd137084c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/000_1200_zpse6edaa08-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/000_1200_zpse6edaa08.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/000_1204_zps4ebe6197-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/000_1204_zps4ebe6197.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9646_zps51b6b1a7-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9646_zps51b6b1a7.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9647_zpsade078bb-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9647_zpsade078bb.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/100_9648_zps7795f878-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9648_zps7795f878.jpg.html)

[rawrods]

Been awhile I know but with car shows and other projects it just hard to get on here. We have the bottom of the car done and sitting on the sub frame.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9770_zps63758b47-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9770_zps63758b47.jpg.html)

The core support for this car was in such bad shape I decided to take a chance on a NEW Camaro Central core support for the 78-81. Just so others know it only takes removing the two side extensions to make it work for the 74-77. There are just a couple of holes extra and the middle cross brace that needs to be removed. So now you guys have a core support too. Here are some pictures too look at.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9768_zps9348acf1-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9768_zps9348acf1.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9767_zps588d9974-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9767_zps588d9974.jpg.html)

And extensions removed.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9790_zpse8de51a6-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9790_zpse8de51a6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9789_zps5d37339c-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9789_zps5d37339c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/100_9792_zpsabdfbda7-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9792_zpsabdfbda7.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

Just saw this thread. It looks good, nice work.

[r.a.w.rods]

Wow been a while since the last post but we have just been slammed with other projects in the shop but here are some updates.

Most of our time has gone into getting the new sheet metal to fit and getting all the gaps right. Only panels that were still stock were the hood and one front fender & Inner fender so lots of gaps had to get fixed.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9779_zpsb6d35ddd-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9779_zpsb6d35ddd.jpg.html)

You can see the passenger side fits pretty good but the drivers has about 1/4 gap we need to fix.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9801_zps03dcc749-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9801_zps03dcc749.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9802_zps1c9b14ad-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9802_zps1c9b14ad.jpg.html)

Here is after adding some metal to the hood.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9843_zps0d278640-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9843_zps0d278640.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9844_zps996716f7-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9844_zps996716f7.jpg.html)

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Wow, nice work. How big a compressor do you need for the blasting that you did?

[r.a.w.rods]

Wow, nice work. How big a compressor do you need for the blasting that you did?

I have a Quincy 5hp 80gal that Ive had for 11 years now with no problems at all. My blaster is a Empire Econo-blaster. I can run 45min with a 100lb in the tank if set just right. This size blaster is about all the compressor can handle.

[r.a.w.rods]

Door Gaps before and after.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9803_zps857e57e6-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9803_zps857e57e6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9804_zpse532e3f8-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9804_zpse532e3f8.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9829_zps49dcbf31-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9829_zps49dcbf31.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9817_zps3e1901c7-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9817_zps3e1901c7.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9816_zps73ba4c2d-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9816_zps73ba4c2d.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9831_zpsbe3b6751-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9831_zpsbe3b6751.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9835_zps420f9a04-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9835_zps420f9a04.jpg.html)

[r.a.w.rods]

Few more of adjusting the gaps.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9846_zpse1a84e07-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9846_zpse1a84e07.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9847_zps80398d31-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9847_zps80398d31.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20140919_173640_zpsc19a4bcd-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20140919_173640_zpsc19a4bcd.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/100_9836_zps95ba2d48-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/100_9836_zps95ba2d48.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

That's one thing about the second gens the tops of the fenders get elbow dents from everybody leaning on them. looking good!

[r.a.w.rods]

That's one thing about the second gens the tops of the fenders get elbow dents from everybody leaning on them. looking good!

I think someone sat on the hood too...lol.

Got the Camaro in some High build primer so let the sanding party start!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141009_182406_zps7fb62e55-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141009_182406_zps7fb62e55.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141009_182421_zps5fe317b0-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141009_182421_zps5fe317b0.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141030_144125_zps973baeb3-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141030_144125_zps973baeb3.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141017_173438_zpsa746e69e-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141017_173438_zpsa746e69e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141017_173520_zpsa0f88790-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141017_173520_zpsa0f88790.jpg.html)

[r.a.w.rods]

I cant be leave how long its been since I have posted on here. We got so busy in the shop with customers cars and going to shows that I never finished posting about this project. I guess better late then never...lol. The car has been done for over a year now but I'll post from were I left off so hope thats ok.

So after many hours of sanding we got the car all painted in its factory color and started the wet sanding and buffing.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20141204_112535_resized_1_zpske1zedjh-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141204_112535_resized_1_zpske1zedjh.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20141204_112600_resized_1_zpspcgeyy0r-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20141204_112600_resized_1_zpspcgeyy0r.jpg.html)

Sealer and Paint.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150512_105543_zpsm3akrqt1-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150512_105543_zpsm3akrqt1.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150519_134612_zpstvhukmos-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150519_134612_zpstvhukmos.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150519_141819_zps5ylolbkv-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150519_141819_zps5ylolbkv.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150521_094800_zpszlw5uzuc-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150521_094800_zpszlw5uzuc.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150702_161948_zpsvm8qqbht-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150702_161948_zpsvm8qqbht.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/IMG_20150702_162415_zpsupwzzqrw-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/IMG_20150702_162415_zpsupwzzqrw.jpg.html)

[r.a.w.rods]

Factory engine and trans. Just went 30 over on the engine and added a RV cam for a little more power. Also added Stainless Headers and Exhaust.

Added Vintage Air. I had to modify one of the brackets to work with the long tube headers.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150605_163330_resized_zpsdkzljwre-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150605_163330_resized_zpsdkzljwre.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150624_171800_zpsb5ntbihu-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150624_171800_zpsb5ntbihu.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/IMG_20150701_150345_zps94dv66tz-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/IMG_20150701_150345_zps94dv66tz.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150701_145957_zps2rebuh8y-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150701_145957_zps2rebuh8y.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150701_115720_zpsx9ovxh5r-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150701_115720_zpsx9ovxh5r.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/IMG_20150630_162854_zpssyxpbjta-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/IMG_20150630_162854_zpssyxpbjta.jpg.html)

[BonzoHansen]

That color came out great

[Motown 454]

I agree with Scott, nice color. It came out great.

[r.a.w.rods]

Thanks guys! The stock color really did come out better then I thought it would.

One of the things I hated the most was putting the front noise back together and the stock bumpers! We ended up sanding and polishing the bumpers here in the shop.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150723_162448_zps0i2mtqh5-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150723_162448_zps0i2mtqh5.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150724_103042_zpsqek69xrj-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150724_103042_zpsqek69xrj.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150724_103118_zpszphun7bd-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150724_103118_zpszphun7bd.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150727_172340_zpsnyjtx5jp-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150727_172340_zpsnyjtx5jp.jpg.html)

We also decided to put the half vinyl top on here at the shop. Only hard part was trying to keep the white clean.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150819_161620_resized_zpswuxkxdwd-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150819_161620_resized_zpswuxkxdwd.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150827_093942_resized_1_zpsbtysb21r-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150827_093942_resized_1_zpsbtysb21r.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150827_101858_resized_1_zpskmj0v1u8-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150827_101858_resized_1_zpskmj0v1u8.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150828_160945_resized_1_zpssrhy83ds-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150828_160945_resized_1_zpssrhy83ds.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150827_123506_resized_1_zpslglp3ofb-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150827_123506_resized_1_zpslglp3ofb.jpg.html)

[DB Z28]

You sure don't see that very often . Looks very nice

[r.a.w.rods]

Rear spoiler Installed.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150831_171618_resized_1_zpsdm4bupc2-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150831_171618_resized_1_zpsdm4bupc2.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150831_171624_resized_1_zpscp0bhdgs-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150831_171624_resized_1_zpscp0bhdgs.jpg.html)

Installed the new Flowmaster Stainless kit under the car. I made some custom rear brackets to firm it up some.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150824_161309_resized_zpsywasew5b-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150824_161309_resized_zpsywasew5b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150826_101010_resized_zpswnnkpdrj-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150826_101010_resized_zpswnnkpdrj.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150826_101023_resized_zpscpz91mdm-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150826_101023_resized_zpscpz91mdm.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150826_100959_resized_zpsemm6syt5-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150826_100959_resized_zpsemm6syt5.jpg.html)


Installed new Dynamat along with all new legendary Interior they were very helpful in finding stock insert material for the seat and doors.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150619_163158_resized_zpsrew1mflo-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150619_163158_resized_zpsrew1mflo.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151019_170002_resized_zpsk92krobt-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151019_170002_resized_zpsk92krobt.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151019_161458_zpsfztwqyfy-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151019_161458_zpsfztwqyfy.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151019_165013_resized_zpsna8yr8s4-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151019_165013_resized_zpsna8yr8s4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151023_153623_resized_zpsnchfylmb-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151023_153623_resized_zpsnchfylmb.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151022_154320_resized_zpseakijhho-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151022_154320_resized_zpseakijhho.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20151027_110717_resized_zpsex8wdfhj-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20151027_110717_resized_zpsex8wdfhj.jpg.html)

[Kenova]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/20150831_171618_resized_1_zpsdm4bupc2-1.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/rawrods/media/76%20camaro/20150831_171618_resized_1_zpsdm4bupc2.jpg.html)

:hmm: There's something wrong with this picture. :idea: Wait! The spoiler pieces are all lined up! Yeah, that's it.
I love the Big Bumper Camaros. Is there something wrong with me?:rolleyes:

Ken

[BonzoHansen]

Looks great. Make the paint and interior cloth firethorn red and you'd have my first car! Even the half top.