Travis104
07-11-2014, 05:29 AM
Hello,
I came across this website as I was searching for parts, and have always loved the look of a pro-touring car. A little back story, I got a 68 Camaro (327, 4 speed, numbers matching) as a 21st birthday present, and it needed some work. Funds were kind of limited while I was in college and I got what I needed, and upgraded wheels/tires to get it road worth so I would be able to drive the car. After a few years of working on it, I lost interest and had a couple F-body trans ams, then a 5th gen 45th anniversary Camaro, and then last September I purchased a 2013 ZL1 Camaro. A couple weeks ago I took this car on the Bandit Run that started in Carlisle at the GM nationals. While there, looking at all of the first gen Camaro's and the car shows I have been too, then coming home to see my poor 68 covered in dust sitting in the corner, I have decided this needs to be my next project. I just need some help and some direction...
Good:
Car has original 327. The bottom end has been rebuilt, has long tube hearders, electronic ignition, high rise alum intake. Stock otherwise
4 speed Saginaw trans (could be a bad...lol)
10 bolt rear with 3.31 gears I believe (not original to car)
Interior is in pretty good shape overall
New quarters, fenders, hood, trunk lid, spoiler, and fender ext,
BAD:
Have a short somewhere, and I want to replace all the wiring
Floor pans and trunk pan were replaced, but would like to get the install cleaned up some
Right rear frame rail was replaced, and left rear has been plated.
4 wheel drum brakes
Clutch and Flywheel need replaced
Wiring needs replaced
Bushings need replaced
My goal for the car is to have a nice, good handling car. I am looking at Hotchkis at their TVS system 3 inch drop. I want to upgrade to 4 wheel disc (Where is a good place to get a complete kit?) I would like to get some power out of the 327...I know I want to add a cam to it, but not sure if I want to bore it out or not? Will the Saginaw trans be reliable? I have never had an issue with it, but want it to be able to handle some abuse. What would be a good rear end ratio? I want to convert the rear to posi trac.
I know this is kind of a long first post, but looking for a good direction to go. I have previously ordered some parts from rick's first gen Camaro's and the parts weren't of good quality, however this had been a long time ago. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Travis
I came across this website as I was searching for parts, and have always loved the look of a pro-touring car. A little back story, I got a 68 Camaro (327, 4 speed, numbers matching) as a 21st birthday present, and it needed some work. Funds were kind of limited while I was in college and I got what I needed, and upgraded wheels/tires to get it road worth so I would be able to drive the car. After a few years of working on it, I lost interest and had a couple F-body trans ams, then a 5th gen 45th anniversary Camaro, and then last September I purchased a 2013 ZL1 Camaro. A couple weeks ago I took this car on the Bandit Run that started in Carlisle at the GM nationals. While there, looking at all of the first gen Camaro's and the car shows I have been too, then coming home to see my poor 68 covered in dust sitting in the corner, I have decided this needs to be my next project. I just need some help and some direction...
Good:
Car has original 327. The bottom end has been rebuilt, has long tube hearders, electronic ignition, high rise alum intake. Stock otherwise
4 speed Saginaw trans (could be a bad...lol)
10 bolt rear with 3.31 gears I believe (not original to car)
Interior is in pretty good shape overall
New quarters, fenders, hood, trunk lid, spoiler, and fender ext,
BAD:
Have a short somewhere, and I want to replace all the wiring
Floor pans and trunk pan were replaced, but would like to get the install cleaned up some
Right rear frame rail was replaced, and left rear has been plated.
4 wheel drum brakes
Clutch and Flywheel need replaced
Wiring needs replaced
Bushings need replaced
My goal for the car is to have a nice, good handling car. I am looking at Hotchkis at their TVS system 3 inch drop. I want to upgrade to 4 wheel disc (Where is a good place to get a complete kit?) I would like to get some power out of the 327...I know I want to add a cam to it, but not sure if I want to bore it out or not? Will the Saginaw trans be reliable? I have never had an issue with it, but want it to be able to handle some abuse. What would be a good rear end ratio? I want to convert the rear to posi trac.
I know this is kind of a long first post, but looking for a good direction to go. I have previously ordered some parts from rick's first gen Camaro's and the parts weren't of good quality, however this had been a long time ago. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Travis