My 1970 starter project gut shot

[juicypop]

New on the site purchased this starter last Sunday 1970 Camaro. Going make it a nice driver to cruise around Houston area. Know has a long way to go but had to start somewhere.

Any pool players on here that play bca or apa?


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[Motorcitydak]

Very nice start and love the name! Good luck with the build, enjoy it!

[MTZ28]

Very nice start and love the name! Good luck with the build, enjoy it!

I agree, great car. I love, love the early second gens.

[Crestronwizard]

I have always wanted to do one of these. Looks like a very solid car to start with.

[Jimbo1367]

I love it. Are those 17 " Year One rims? What are your plans? LS power?

[juicypop]

I love it. Are those 17 " Year One rims? What are your plans? LS power?

The wheels are 17x8 in front 17x9" in back year one wheels. I wanted to go ls power but with my budget this year do not have what is needed. Car has a 383 in it so bought a msd atomic efi kit, tank inc gas tank with there fuel pump, car has a 4l80e transmission so will keep that, want to mini tub it with coil overs, redo interior, and repaint it. The motor only has only 3100 miles on it and so does transmission. My friend said get the car running and driving way faster saving 12 k on ls swap so can get it on the road and have fun so think that is my plan for now. When 383 has issues hope to have enough money saved to do ls swap with 6 spd. I want big wheels, big brakes, all new suspension, new interior, new paint, and rear end done in next year. Then next year do the ls swap have 28 - 30k in my budget for this year so know that is not much but ls swap would put me way over and depending on how things go may have to adjust things will have see when get there. I love the site and looking at all the great builds to get ideas from. Know there are plenty of people on here with tons of knowledge and appreciate the people willing to help newbies like me. HAHA

I want the car complete in three years that is my goal. Just have to see what new comes out that I drool over to buy haha

[Motown 454]

Welcome, Nice car

[TerryD]

Very cool place to start! Looks pretty solid. Sounds like a decent budget for what you have in mind initially. Smart plan. I have seen too many projects fall by the wayside because of unrealistic goals. With your plan you can enjoy it as you go. One of my favorite F bodies.

[slacker1965]

nice car! always loved that rs split bumper ft end.......

[813Demon340]

Looks like a great start!

[jasonsnova]

Nice ride..... are already has a decent motor/Trans combo and pro ally not worth the ls swap now . I could see it if you had a non od Trans and a tired motors.....Luther your $$ into the mini tubs and suspension. ...my .02

[juicypop]

Welcome, Nice car

Thanks brother!


Very cool place to start! Looks pretty solid. Sounds like a decent budget for what you have in mind initially. Smart plan. I have seen too many projects fall by the wayside because of unrealistic goals. With your plan you can enjoy it as you go. One of my favorite F bodies.

Appreciate it.


nice car! always loved that rs split bumper ft end.......

It is growing on me. LOL


Looks like a great start!

So far it is. LOL


Nice ride..... are already has a decent motor/Trans combo and pro ally not worth the ls swap now . I could see it if you had a non od Trans and a tired motors.....Luther your $$ into the mini tubs and suspension. ...my .02

Update on work done so far. When shop inspected the motor noticed that the cam was flat and damaged lifters and push rods. So have the motor at the machine shop repairing that now. While the motor is out of the car we removed the subframe to get it powder coated. Shop will also install the painless wiring kit while motor is out and replace radiator core support and new inner fenders. Had some custom a/c hoses made to remove some excess length so look little cleaner also. Will get some pics to post this weekend when I go back to the shop so can have some before and after pics. I am going try have the shop put the motor back in car, new atomic efi system installed on the 383, and car mini tubbed before the hot rod power tour starts in June since it starts less than 300 miles away from me this year and goes all over Texas.

Once car is mini tubbed can put the wheels on it that I am buying from SW on it. Car will not be painted before then but at least should be able to cold a/c and driveable for the summer. That is my goal as of right now. We shall see!

[ICrombie]

While I'd probably stick with the 383 myself, an LS swap can be done for pretty cheap if you're willing to rebuild a used truck motor with more appropriate components (new heads, intake, cam, and so forth). It certainly won't make as much power as a lot of the nice crate engines you can see people dropping in here (500 hp+ LS3/LS7), but it can be done for a fraction of the price.
Good luck with the build, looking forward to seeing your progress!

[juicypop]

While I'd probably stick with the 383 myself, an LS swap can be done for pretty cheap if you're willing to rebuild a used truck motor with more appropriate components (new heads, intake, cam, and so forth). It certainly won't make as much power as a lot of the nice crate engines you can see people dropping in here (500 hp+ LS3/LS7), but it can be done for a fraction of the price.
Good luck with the build, looking forward to seeing your progress!

Thanks brother.

[Pt109]

Nice car. You have a great platform to start with. I have always like those cars. Now that I am getting into mine I sure wish it would have been in better shape. But I will learn alot for sure. You will have fun with that.

[Z06killinSBF]

Awesome! Keep the SBC, too many LS swaps out there IMO.

[bs46488]

I have two projects. A c10 with a big block and a Nova with a LS swap (Truck motor)

I'd vote keep the SBC. The LS swap was fun, but the old school motor makes a statement every time I turn the key.

[juicypop]

Nice car. You have a great platform to start with. I have always like those cars. Now that I am getting into mine I sure wish it would have been in better shape. But I will learn alot for sure. You will have fun with that.

Good luck with your build as well. I know nothing about cars so am learning every week that is for sure. LOL


Awesome! Keep the SBC, too many LS swaps out there IMO.

Thanks I want to put a ls motor in it one day just will not be tomorrow.


I have two projects. A c10 with a big block and a Nova with a LS swap (Truck motor)

I'd vote keep the SBC. The LS swap was fun, but the old school motor makes a statement every time I turn the key.

Like both of those vehicles seen the pictures of the scenery you get to look at everyday. Lucky man to see those mountains when you walk out the door.

[Mach1_Ron]

Just to Blow everyone's Minds...Put a Coyote Motor in there.... Just Joshing.... Looks Great, and I Love the Color....

[juicypop]

They are awesome motors I would not hesitate if could afford it or got a good deal on one. LOL

[rickpaw]

..I am going try have the shop put the motor back in car, new atomic efi system installed on the 383, and car mini tubbed before the hot rod power tour starts in June since it starts less than 300 miles away from me this year and goes all over Texas...



Hope to see you on the tour. If you need any help or want to meet up, let me know. Always want to meet pt car owners locally.

Tu

[juicypop]

Hope to see you on the tour. If you need any help or want to meet up, let me know. Always want to meet pt car owners locally.

Tu

There is three of us driving down there Friday night from Highlands ,TX more than welcome to hang out with us. Like say crossing my fingers car will be done by then told the shop that is the dead line.

[rickpaw]

There is three of us driving down there Friday night from Highlands ,TX more than welcome to hang out with us. Like say crossing my fingers car will be done by then told the shop that is the dead line.

I'm heading there Friday as well. You should have the car done by then, if it just involves the motor reinstall/wiring/minitub.

Tu

[juicypop]

29 boxes of parts to be installed I just gave the short version of what is left. I do think it will be done though. HAHA

[juicypop]

Well stopped by the shop yesterday doing the work on my car. It is coming along so far say the least. HAHA I have the motor at the machine shop being repaired from the flat cam that did some damage. Having a hydraulic roller cam installed and everything redone. While the motor is out have the transmission at the transmission shop being refreshed just cause bought a used car might as well and having them installing a yank 3200 converter in the 4l80e I ordered from Yank.

Since no motor and transmission went ahead had the subframe taking off to send to get repowder coated. I also sent the spindles, springs, and few other things to get powder coated as well.

Had the shop take all the interior out since going to rewire the whole car with a painless wiring kit and install all new dynomat. Soon as subframe comes back and other parts will go to mini tubber to get that done and going have him smooth out the firewall since the redneck just cut a huge whole for the vintage air.

Making progress trying have car done before Hot rod power tour that is my goal but will just have to see.

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[syborg tt]

Great progress.

If you want to save a little money & time you can buy the DSE Filler panel for the firewall.

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Well stopped by the shop yesterday doing the work on my car. It is coming along so far say the least. HAHA I have the motor at the machine shop being repaired from the flat cam that did some damage. Having a hydraulic roller cam installed and everything redone. While the motor is out have the transmission at the transmission shop being refreshed just cause bought a used car might as well and having them installing a yank 3200 converter in the 4l80e I ordered from Yank.

Since no motor and transmission went ahead had the subframe taking off to send to get repowder coated. I also sent the spindles, springs, and few other things to get powder coated as well.

Had the shop take all the interior out since going to rewire the whole car with a painless wiring kit and install all new dynomat. Soon as subframe comes back and other parts will go to mini tubber to get that done and going have him smooth out the firewall since the redneck just cut a huge whole for the vintage air.

Making progress trying have car done before Hot rod power tour that is my goal but will just have to see.


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[juicypop]

Great progress.

If you want to save a little money & time you can buy the DSE Filler panel for the firewall.

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Wow thanks brother that is a great idea. I am appreciative of the knowledge and help from everyone.

[syborg tt]

Wow thanks brother that is a great idea. I am appreciative of the knowledge and help from everyone.

Glad I could help

[juicypop]

Well car has been at a stand still but is about to be back to rolling here soon. Just got the subframe and some parts from the powder coater. They are going put the subrame back on the car with the front suspension so can take it to the minitubber so can fit the wheels I bought from SW on it. I cannot wait to see the wheels on this car. LOL My motor just got back from the machine shop, transmission is just waiting on the yank 3200 converter which should be here any day, and soon as car is back from mini tubber car will be completely rewired with a painless wiring kit then put back together.

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By the way I bought these Fiske from SW he has to be one of the nicest guys you ever meet. Extremely helpful for a noob like me. haha Went to his shop and all you can do is drool. He had ferrari's, lambo's, mercedes, road race style porche's, older pick up trucks super clean with 1000 hp twin turbo motors, multiple old trans am's, zr1 corvette, and many many more of the coolest cars you ever want to see. Just going to his shop checking out his customers cars and his cars was a experience I will never forget in its self.

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[juicypop]

Making some progress not very much but some. Mounted the tires to the rims I bought from SW. Tried to buy the DSE mini tub kit but it was on back order. Tried buy DSE Quadralink it was also on back order. So bought the mini tubs from DSE and going install the speed tech torque arm. I also bought the narrowed gas tank from DSE even though do not need it now will install it anyway. Then last night picked up some C7 seats out of a 2015 vette. Stephens race cars will do the mini tub installation and the installation of the torque arm. Also going have them put stronger axles, posi unit, and 3.73 gears instead of the 3.08 in it. Soon as car is mini tubbed the fun will finally begin can put it all back together to be able to drive it. I wanted go with a LS swap but just did not have it in the budget so rebuilt the 383 put a hydraulic roller in it, bought a vintage air front runner with dse power steering pump, had the headers receramic coated, and will install the msd atomic efi. Bought a 3200 yank convertor for the 4l80e transmission. Doing all I can to get this car running before the power tour know will not be painted by then but sure thing can get it rolling by then. Please hurry parts!

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[juicypop]

Well car been on hold for a while waiting to get into the mini tubber. Finally got in and got some bad news. The floor pans and trunk was in horrible shape so had no choice but to replace everything. So that is being done now will post more pics of updated progress as it goes. He also narrowed the rear end, put a posi unit in it, upgraded the axle's, and installing the wilwoods for the rear axle. Then will install the speed tech torque arm.

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[juicypop]

Updated pics of the work being done by Stevens Race cars. Making progress after four long months mini tubs finally got installed. Long way to go but am happy finally to see them in. LOL
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[juicypop]

Went by Stevens Race Cars in Santa Fe ,TX again and checked on my car. Car is coming along and looks great what he has done so far.
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They installed larger axles, installed new posi unit, installed the speed tech torque arm, made some custom brackets, relocated the cross member since have the 4l80e transmission, did the c clip elimination, and put in the new gears.

The rear end and everything else is at the powder coater supposed to be back today from them so they can put everything back underneath the car. Been long time trying to get these Fiske under this car and lot of aggravation but man should be just a matter of time. This is by far the best shop and easiest shop ever had to deal with. Super service and super friendly guy Rick is.

[Motown 454]

Looking Good!

[juicypop]

Looking Good!

Thanks brother finally starting to see progress.

[Centerforce]

That's unfortunate to hear about the floor, but it got replaced and looks fantastic, which is what matters!

[juicypop]

That's unfortunate to hear about the floor, but it got replaced and looks fantastic, which is what matters!

Thanks man is more work needed than expected which of course the one thing you cannot buy and that is time. Supposed to pick the car up tomorrow after work and bring back to the shop. Will give me less than a month to put back together and have it running for the power tour. Crossing my fingers to make it.

[juicypop]

Well mini tubber just sent me a pic told me to come and get it car is done from him. Been long process to put some big back wheels on a car. Glad is finally done and the car can be brought back to the shop to get put back together. Know have lot stuff to be done in one month for the power tour.

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[Motown 454]

Sweet ! That's a great feeling finally going to pick it up.

[jamminj007]

Car is looking good man! Hopefully see you on the tour

[juicypop]

Sweet ! That's a great feeling finally going to pick it up.

Yes it is I waited 15 weeks to find a shop to get the mini tubs in on this car. Then another 3.5 weeks for them to complete it. Seeing that huge tire tucked in underneath this car sure makes it worth it just changes the whole look of this car and makes it look sick,


Car is looking good man! Hopefully see you on the tour

Dropped the car off back at my mechanic shop last night. Have less than one month before the power tour going do my best to make it. Only thing going for me is that have all the parts at the shop. Due to the floor pans and trunk wiping out my paint budget for this car it is just going have to be a ugly duckling for a while. Lol Good news I know now have solid car with fresh motor, transmission, and completely rebuilt rear end. My goal was to have this car done in two years I am on goal to make that I hope still. Lol

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[Gil]

Worth the wait... Awesome looking with those Fikse !
Gil

[juicypop]

Worth the wait... Awesome looking with those Fikse !
Gil

Thanks brother!

[Bossed]

Car looks killer with the tires tucked in and up. Best of luck meeting your goal .

Bossed

[juicypop]

Car looks killer with the tires tucked in and up. Best of luck meeting your goal .

Bossed

Thanks brother.

[juicypop]

Stopped by the shop today and feel pretty confident will make the power tour now. Really coming along now and fast.
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[juicypop]

Well ran into a road block and just will not have the car done before the power tour. Interior guy did not finish the back seat and ripped the head liner. Then rock valley who made the fuel tank forgot to send some parts so waiting on them. Shop who is working on the car two employees have not been there in over week which understand there house got flooded and had to evacuate there family. Guess was not meant to go on the power tour am bummed cause sure wanted to go and was reason bought this car but is always next year. I am thankful my house has not been impacted and family is safe not like others in this area so have to be thankful for. Hope all the members who go have fun and people in the area are not impacted by all this rain!

[Bossed]

Sorry to hear you didn't make your intended goal, but glad to hear your home and family are safe. Mother Nature can be cruel sometimes, prayers for all impacted. I'm sure the wait will make it that much sweeter.

[syborg tt]

Sorry to hear you didn't make your intended goal, but glad to hear your home and family are safe. Mother Nature can be cruel sometimes, prayers for all impacted. I'm sure the wait will make it that much sweeter.

I agree sometimes things aren't meant to be be and i have done my share of power tours and I have seen a bunch of Plan "B" cars. I say you rent a new Camaro and do the tour in the Plan "B" car, Trust me you will have a good time.

and I am very happy that your family is safe.

[juicypop]

I agree sometimes things aren't meant to be be and i have done my share of power tours and I have seen a bunch of Plan "B" cars. I say you rent a new Camaro and do the tour in the Plan "B" car, Trust me you will have a good time.

and I am very happy that your family is safe.


I looked around to do that and cannot find one because online says storm has impacted availability. Will try again and see thanks brother!


Sorry to hear you didn't make your intended goal, but glad to hear your home and family are safe. Mother Nature can be cruel sometimes, prayers for all impacted. I'm sure the wait will make it that much sweeter.

Yah I hope so been bummed out the weekend! LOL

[juicypop]

Back to the drawing board I am swapping shops due to the shop have been using guess just forgot to work on my car. So am going to swap shops next week and hope to actually get this thing finished.

I have the car at another shop at the moment getting custom brake lines, fuel lines, power steering lines, and a/c lines all installed on the car. While I was there took some pics underneath of the car before it gets undercoated. Anyway learning that just buying one of these cars for sale on the site would of been a easier option. LOL I am not giving up though just yet.

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[chuck_skywalker]

Man those black wheels are nice? what kind are they/size?

[juicypop]

Fiske 18 x 10 front 19 x 12.5 in rear.

[juicypop]

Well scored a sweet set up from a local member. Looks like this car will be ls powered after all. Bought a ls7 yesterday for the car. Sweetest part had the flywheel and harness set up for my 4l80e.

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[Motown 454]

What a nice setup this is going to be in there!

[syborg tt]

Very Nice Indeed !!!

ps be interested in your MSD Set up .....

[juicypop]

What a nice setup this is going to be in there!

Thanks brother.


Very Nice Indeed !!!

ps be interested in your MSD Set up .....

After I bought the ls7 two hours later sold the complete motor in my car. If for any reason the buyer backs out I will let you know asap.

[juicypop]

Well has been a while since I posted anything but my new mechanic has really been getting things done. He has fixed lot of issues from the other shop did bad work on and corrected all those mistakes. Car is still not running but is finally looking like a car again. Here is some pics from the last month my new mechanic works and works on my car on the side when he is off. I am happy with that because what work he does do to the car is done right which is something have not had before. LOL

We pulled the sbc out of the car and installed the ls7 I bought recently. We converted the ls7 from dry sump to wet sump. The accessory drive that came with the ls7 was for a impala ss which was for a low mount drive. I had to buy the high mount brackets so everything would fit right on my car. While the motor was out we undercoated all underneath the car since replaced all trunk, floor boards, and everything else earlier in the build.

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We installed some ring brothers door hinges on the car who I bought from a member on here.


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Finally installed the fesler trunk hinges on the car.

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First time the car seen the light of day in probably two months. I know it is a ugly duckling but will have be this way for a while. I have talked to about ten paint shops in Houston who people referred and everyone of them said six to eight months. I know I may be in the wrong business but understand there is a reason they are that busy I guess so will just have stay like this for a while.


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I had Keith at custom works make some gauges from speed hut with there bezel. I like the way they came out I play pool so maybe not for everyone but that is what I like to do so added little 8 ball on the tach. They will light up blue and red at night.



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I had Roger at emblem pro make be some new emblems for the car which he did a real good job. Going paint this car silver when the paint shop can get to it so think these will look real good on that color.


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We hope have the car running in next four to six weeks. I have had this car since December and my goal was to take it on the power tour. That did not happen then it was to take to good guys in Fort Worth in October which did not happen. My new goal is to have it running before my daughters birthday in November around thanksgiving.

[TerryD]

Looking good �� Any updates?

[juicypop]

Looking good �� Any updates?

We are still trying get it done. All the work under the hood is wired and just about complete other than going to chassis shop and having them custom make a cold air intake. He is going to start wiring the inside now. While at the chassis shop getting the cold air intake made he will adjust the ride height and set the torque arm up since he is who installed it. I have missed every deadline wanted to do with this car but hope to have it going before xmas. Then have to find a paint shop which have found plenty but they are all behind say 6 months to a year before they could get to it. Guess that is the way it goes.
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[Dragonfly]

Nice work , Why the huge cowl hood?

[TerryD]

Coming along nicely! You are almost at the finish line.

[Motown 454]

Don't let a deadline drive you nuts, your going to have a sweet ride when it's done, and it is looking good!

[juicypop]

Nice work , Why the huge cowl hood?

That was a joke uploaded wrong pic. HAHA That is my mechanics race car hood.


Coming along nicely! You are almost at the finish line.

Thanks brother it is closer than ever has been that is for sure.


Don't let a deadline drive you nuts, your going to have a sweet ride when it's done, and it is looking good!

Thanks brother for the kind words.

[Dragonfly]

good glad it was a joke , that hood doesn't go with the build

[juicypop]

good glad it was a joke , that hood doesn't go with the build

Yah we were just messing around. LOL

[juicypop]

Well the car finally got into the chassis shop so they could finish adjusting the torque arm and adjust all the coil overs. I am also having them fab a custom cold air intake because of the clearance issues of the radiator just real tight so they are going fab one up. I am also having them make a seat belt bracket for the rear for daughters car seat. Still lot to do but is starting to see the light and may be able to fire it up for the first time when it returns from the chassis shop and gets back to my mechanic. I will try to take some more pics when I get back to the chassis shop.

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[qnitro]

Did you have the rear end shortened?? Also what is the size and back space on those wheels?? Im building a 71 Z28 and love the look..

[juicypop]

Did you have the rear end shortened?? Also what is the size and back space on those wheels?? Im building a 71 Z28 and love the look..

I had to narrow the rear end and install the detroit speed mini tubs to get the clearance.

Here is the info on the rims.
18x10 6.125" bs Outer rim 2.0x18 Inner rim 8.0x18 Fikse Profil 5

19x12.5 5.875" bs Outer rim 5.5x19 Inner rim 7.0x19 Fikse Profil 5

[qnitro]

AWESOME!!!!! how much did you narrow rear?? Im going to steal your look... :) Im building a LSA/T56 version(Black with white stripes) My buddy Don Sutton has it for paint and body right now...I bought the same Speedtech rear end set up and bought the speedtech front subframe too... Your car is awesome.. Just the look Im looking for

[juicypop]

AWESOME!!!!! how much did you narrow rear?? Im going to steal your look... :) Im building a LSA/T56 version(Black with white stripes) My buddy Don Sutton has it for paint and body right now...I bought the same Speedtech rear end set up and bought the speedtech front subframe too... Your car is awesome.. Just the look Im looking for

Thanks for the compliments. I am not sure how much they had to narrow it do apologize not very crafty with cars. LOL

[qnitro]

No worries you have given me enough already :) I will do the math :)

[TerryD]

Wow looking good! You are in the homestretch now!
It will be worth the effort !!!

[juicypop]

Wow looking good! You are in the homestretch now!
It will be worth the effort !!!
Thanks a lot man I can definitely start to see the finish line thanks to Pat.

[juicypop]

Well car finally got into the chassis shop and they set the pinion angle and adjusted all the coil overs. I also had them custom fab a cold air intake which sent to powder coating when gets back will take some pictures. Anyway getting excited cause now this is done mechanic can put all together hopefully get this thing on the road.

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[juicypop]

Well making head way should be on the road very soon. Going to the exhaust shop today and then to the tuner on Friday. Has been long process to get this done but am happy to see the end of the road other than paint. LOL

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[syborg tt]

Nice update

[juicypop]

Nice update

Thanks brother so close man but so far away. LOL

[syborg tt]

Thanks brother so close man but so far away. LOL

Tell me about I still have all of the little stuff to do on mine and finding the time is nearly impossible these days. Thus the reason my 70 is going to be my keeper project and I will just keep updating over the years instead of building another car.

just can't beat the look of a 70 camaro.

[juicypop]

Tell me about I still have all of the little stuff to do on mine and finding the time is nearly impossible these days. Thus the reason my 70 is going to be my keeper project and I will just keep updating over the years instead of building another car.

just can't beat the look of a 70 camaro.

Your car looks great brother worth wait!

[TerryD]

It's come a long way man! Love it! Great job and going to be an awesome ride!

[juicypop]

It's come a long way man! Love it! Great job and going to be an awesome ride!

Thanks man!

[juicypop]

I had a local guy in Baytown ,TX do the exhaust took some work to get through the torque arm but he managed to get it done. All 3" and we used four magnaflow bullet mufflers and ran it out the back.

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I had Billy Whatley at Motorsports Technologies (MTI) tune the car. We struggled with lot issues in the beginning but he managed to get it all dialed in. He is going to retune it in couple weeks once get some miles on the motor. It made 436 rwhp going through the 4l80e and bolt on ls7 am happy with that for sure.

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[juicypop]

The car is on the road been driving last couple days since we had great weather. I have one of the best mechanics Pat Grigsby he does great work and he is honest really appreciate all he did for me to get this car on the road. Has been a long process of trial and error but am happy to get through it all.

I am going to save for paint due to so far over budget on this car never know what you buy until you take all a part. Glad I know now it is a solid car and have replaced just about anything I could. Put all the stereo stuff in it last night so will try get some pics of that but other than that this is how the car will be till can afford to paint it. I already have all new quarter panels, trunk, and know where some new doors our may purchase just want make the car look slick when I do paint it when ever that may be. Anyway thanks for everyone else on the board who have answered my p.m.s and questions for this noob. See you on the power tour or cruising the coast!

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[rickpaw]

Great looking car. I'd wait on the paint job too.

I see you're in the east side of Houston. We're having a get together tonight off of the beltway. Hope you can make it. I'll send you a PM.

Tu

[juicypop]

Great looking car. I'd wait on the paint job too.

I see you're in the east side of Houston. We're having a get together tonight off of the beltway. Hope you can make it. I'll send you a PM.

Tu

Thanks man not sure about tonight yet responded to your pm. Thanks for the kind words.

[Motown 454]

Car looks nice.

[juicypop]

Car looks nice.

Thanks brother!

[DualQuadDave]

Great car, wish you luck with it!

[juicypop]

Great car, wish you luck with it!

Appreciate it brother.

[juicypop]

We our went to a meet about 45 miles from the house Friday, car show by my house Saturday, and Viper nationals yesterday. Uncle took some pics of the car and his car together.

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[Jimbo1367]

I love the pic next to the purple garbage can. Are those Camaro5 front seats? They actually look real good. How comfortable are they? Do you have the power set up on them?

[juicypop]

I love the pic next to the purple garbage can. Are those Camaro5 front seats? They actually look real good. How comfortable are they? Do you have the power set up on them?

Yes they our fifth gen seats. I do have them hooked up to power and our very comfortable that is for sure. Thanks for the kind words brother!

[Bossed]

Congrats on getting her back and dialed in, she looks fantastic. Love the rear view of the car, with the fat tires, great stance !!

Bossed

[syborg tt]

Car looks fantastic and me personally I would never paint it.

Drive it like you stole it and enjoy the **** out of it !!!

[Jimbo1367]

Congrats on getting her back and dialed in, she looks fantastic. Love the rear view of the car, with the fat tires, great stance !!

Bossed
Agree 100%

[juicypop]

Congrats on getting her back and dialed in, she looks fantastic. Love the rear view of the car, with the fat tires, great stance !!

Bossed
Thanks alot brother appreciate the kind words.


Car looks fantastic and me personally I would never paint it.

Drive it like you stole it and enjoy the **** out of it !!!

Well that is the only option I have right now cause of my budget. HAHA


Agree 100%

Thanks!

[juicypop]

Still buying parts for the old hunk of junk for when I finally shut it down for paint. 1650 miles strong still working couple little things but we our getting closer every week. Lost my job which slowed things down little bit but am back to working a new job so hope to have it painted next summer when it is to hot to drive it in this weather in Texas.

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[Bugzilla]

Still buying parts for the old hunk of junk for when I finally shut it down for paint. 1650 miles strong still working couple little things but we our getting closer every week. Lost my job which slowed things down little bit but am back to working a new job so hope to have it painted next summer when it is to hot to drive it in this weather in Texas.

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Pictures arent working. This will fix it for now...

Love the build BTW. Reminds me of the 70 I used to have.

[gator68428]

Very nice. Nice G8 too.

[juicypop]

Pictures arent working. This will fix it for now...

Love the build BTW. Reminds me of the 70 I used to have.

Man just seen pics will not work what happened to photocucket? Guess need find someone else. Thanks for your help.

[Bugzilla]

Man just seen pics will not work what happened to photocucket? Guess need find someone else. Thanks for your help.

Ya photosuckit screwed everyone over. You can do the temporary fix like I did to the pictures but not sure how long its going to be until they find out how to put that to an end too. You can also use the built in picture uploader and carry on just fine.

[juicypop]

After two years of waiting the car finally got dropped off at the paint shop. Car will have new quarter panels, roof skin, door skins, header panel, fenders, trunk, and flat hood now. Going paint it torch red with no stripes. I think with the flat hood no stripes on this car looks simple and clean may regret it later but went with my gut.

[Motown 454]

Great to hear it's going in for paint, and you can always add stripes if you change you mind later.