New here with 73 Camaro (pics included)

[Frank]

Hi I started building this car last year I bought it in Mass and brought it back to Canada
Here is a list of mods
350 Crate motor
700 r 4speed
Big Brake Package
14" frts w 6 piston calipers
13 " rears w 4 piston calipers
rims are Torque sThrust II's wtih 17's

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Frank

[formula]

it's an explosion of second gens! I love it!

Gorgeous camaro!

[BonzoHansen]

I hate you and your lift! (I have documented jealousy issues)




Welcome aboard! Car looks great!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

love the 2nd gens..

[barno68]

Paint looks great. I just visited the shop this evening to take a look at mine; no where near ready for the spray booth.

Welcome to the forum.

[Bandit]

That is one sweet ride! I am thrilled to see yet another 2nd gen in this forum! So what are you plans for her in the near future?

Paul

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site. Awesome car.

[Frank]

Thanks

I did a frame off restoration here is a list of some of the upgrades
1) POR-15 every inch of the underside and the floors inside
2) new fenders and wheel wells
3) New hood
4) New poly bushings
5) Lowered 2" frt 1" rear
6)350 crate motor w 750carb
7)700r 4sp manual valve body trans
8)NOS 200hp
9)autometer gauges with a brushed aluminum dash
10) electric fuel pump
11)electric fans
12) Battery relocated to the trunk
14) 4 wheel disk brakes Wilwood 14" rotors w 6 piston calipers upfront 13" with 4 piston on te rear
15)Power windows, locks & trunk
16)3" exhaust from the headers
17) Torque thrust II 17"

Glad you guys liked it....
Frank

[dslwizard]

Great work. I forgot how great the 73 looked.
mike

[WhiteG240]

Do you have any more pictures? I love the way the 70-73 Camaro's look. Right now my Dad and I are working on a 74 Firebird Formula. Not quite a Camaro, but it's still a Second Gen F-Body.

[torval]

Welcome Frank! Big 2nd Gen fan myself!

[lower90xcab]

Where did you get the drop spindles or springs for the car? A buddy of mine is looking to lower is 2nd gen and is having trouble finding the parts.

[qwik1320]

:twothumbs Very nice, welcome!

[twosaturns]

hi Frank,
great Camaro, perfect stance. what width and backspacing are your wheels? on my brother's '70 RS, he just got 17x8, (I think) 4" backspacing, but it looks like they might be sticking out a little too far in the rear. and what tire sizes are you running?
thanks,
Keith

[Frank]

I am running 17 x 7 up front w 235 45 17 with a 4"backspace
in the rear 17 x 8 w 255 50 17 (tall tire) with a 5' backspace

I think I want alittle bigger in the rear as I still have room...
I was thinking of
17 x9.5 w 275 50 17 with a 5 or 5.5 backspace.....

Thanks for all the compliments

[Mean 69]

Car looks terrific, nicely done. I am starting to like the second gen cars even more than the first gens!!


A buddy of mine is looking to lower is 2nd gen and is having trouble finding the parts.

We are in the process of developing a true coil-over kit, as well as all other front suspension handling components that will utilize the stock front frame. Control arms will be prototyped in a few weeks, and I should have some pic's of the coil-over approach we are going with in a few days, again in prototype form. We are also going to address the shortcomings of the stock suspension geometry on these cars, which in stock form is decent, but can be made significantly better with some thoughtful engineering changes. The approach we are taking is that all of the components will be able to be used in stages, so if budget is an issue, you can do one thing at a time. We are working full time on it, and fully expect this to be an excellent performance compliment to our rear suspension, while being far more affordable (and better in terms of performance, frankly) that an aftermarket frame for these cars. I wish I could express how excited I am about this, we'll be using all of this on our 70 RS clone shop car that is well into the build. Keep your eyes open for the stuff, it'll be worth it.

Have fun!
Mark

[XTRMEASURES]

love the 2nd gens..

X2
man i love the look of thoses cars

[torval]

Car looks terrific, nicely done. I am starting to like the second gen cars even more than the first gens!!



We are in the process of developing a true coil-over kit, as well as all other front suspension handling components that will utilize the stock front frame. Control arms will be prototyped in a few weeks, and I should have some pic's of the coil-over approach we are going with in a few days, again in prototype form. We are also going to address the shortcomings of the stock suspension geometry on these cars, which in stock form is decent, but can be made significantly better with some thoughtful engineering changes. The approach we are taking is that all of the components will be able to be used in stages, so if budget is an issue, you can do one thing at a time. We are working full time on it, and fully expect this to be an excellent performance compliment to our rear suspension, while being far more affordable (and better in terms of performance, frankly) that an aftermarket frame for these cars. I wish I could express how excited I am about this, we'll be using all of this on our 70 RS clone shop car that is well into the build. Keep your eyes open for the stuff, it'll be worth it.

Have fun!
Mark

Yall hurry up!! I need parts for my 2nd gen!! lol Was thinkin my only option was a new front clip (Jim Meyer Racing), but $$$ pushes that down the road a bit.