"Bodacious" Sam's 68 Camaro PT project

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I recently renamed this project from "Buck Shot" To "Bodacious" that mean PBR bull that had the tendency of rearranging faces.
I haven't really started a project thread on my Camaro in here and thought I was getting to the point that I should. I have spent this weekend mocking up and tacking my rear suspention in place. My goal is to get this car a roller before my wheels show up. They are due next Friday. The wait is killing me. But it isn't like I have nothing to do till they get here.

[Motown 454]

Sam lets see some other pictures of your car
Wayne

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Ok, here are some pics. I did my own disk brake conversion, still need to finish the rears. Fabbed the mini-tubs, and crossmember for T-56 trans. And pics of my tires waiting on rims. Should be here tomorrow.

[Motown 454]

Hi Sam what kind of tires are those? and what size do they run up to .
Wayne

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

The rears are 335/30ZR18 and the fronts are 245/40ZR18 All of them are Michelin Pilot Sport 2's

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Got my rims today. Haven't really played with adjusting any ride heights. Just threw the tires on and took pictures. They are Budnik "Cobalts". Look really nice. I am glad I finally have them.:twothumbs

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Priceless

[Motown 454]

Hey Sam glad the wait is over for you ! They look great on there. When you get everything in the car the ride height will come down.
Looks like your helper is glad they came it too. It must be a nice relief . They look great.
Wayne

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I have spent the last 8 mos making as smooth of a buck that I can, and fiberglassed it tonight to make my mold for my own unique hood. I am calling it "SB/L-89" it is like a L-88 but a more modern day look. The SB is my initials. So far it is all home made. I originally drew it up with vents on both sides. I am not sure if I will do them but I am open for suggestions. It should be done in about two more weeks or so. I am thinking on doing another version of this at 3" tall. I think this is a bit tall (5") for what I want as a final hood. Plus in Utah. It wouldn't be legal. Our limit here is 4". I found that out after I was pretty deep into making the buck.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Although, I have a cowl hood for my car. The cowl is my favorite hood for 1st gens. I feel the cowl is so overplayed. That is what made me want to do something different. I always loved a L-88, but didn't like what was avaliable.

[Motown 454]

Wow impressive!

[BossaNova]

Looks good Sam. What color are you gonna paint your car?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Paint? Ask me everyday... and I will probably tell you a different color:hand: . I think it will only get locked down the day I go pick up the paint. I always bounce back between some deep blue to brandywine. Here is a pic that I photoshopped. I also put my wheels and brakes into this pic. LOL.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Here is a older pic of when I was wetsanding the hood buck, and a fitting on the car.

[SHOTCALLER]

Looking sweet!!

[rocketrod]

Got my rims today. Haven't really played with adjusting any ride heights. Just threw the tires on and took pictures. They are Budnik "Cobalts". Look really nice. I am glad I finally have them.:twothumbs
Car looks great!! I have Budnik Cobalts also. Did you go with the fat lip or step lip?

[Motown 454]

I know what you mean about the color I'm the same way . Can't make up my mind. So I will be no help they both look nice.
Wayne

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Car looks great!! I have Budnik Cobalts also. Did you go with the fat lip or step lip?They are the fat lip.

[Motown 454]

Sam anything new??

[FirstGenZq8]

Got my rims today. Haven't really played with adjusting any ride heights. Just threw the tires on and took pictures. They are Budnik "Cobalts". Look really nice. I am glad I finally have them.:twothumbs

any chance that you weighed the wheels before you mounted tires?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Sam anything new??Not much new. Been busy with kids and sports lately. It is getting cooler, I think the soccer and b-ball is going to mellow out. I am planning on getting back at it here this week. The mold for the hood it ready to go. I just have to get out there and do it. And, thanks for thinkin' of me

any chance that you weighed the wheels before you mounted tires? I didn't get a chance to weigh it before mounting. I can easily weigh the whole tire and rim if you want. I think someone on here would be able to tell you the weight of the tire, then we can just subtract.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Did some work on the hood mold tonight. I put another coat of paint on the mold. My goal is to lay the glass for my hood this weekend. We will see if I can break away enough to do it. I still need to do a wet sand on this before this weekend.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Sorry, I forgot to upload the pics to photobucket before the last post. Here are some pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/11/102_0078-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/11/102_0088-1.jpg

[Motown 454]

Wow looks like you did a lot of work to it to get it straight

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Wow looks like you did a lot of work to it to get it straightThanks Wayne, I really think it is going well. Considering the only automotive field I am in is I program machines that make and test the safety airbags in the cars. The only bodywork experience I have has basically been on my car. I am your typical married with kids guy that loves cars. I really wanted something different for the hood so I figured why not. It is a lot of work, but I like it so far. Plus if it doesn't come out ok. I always have my cowl hood still.

[Rhino]

What are you planning on doing for the hood structure under the fiberglass skin?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

What are you planning on doing for the hood structure under the fiberglass skin?I plan on molding part of the framework off of my cowl hood and bonding the two together.

[Elec87]

Nice project gotta love first gens

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Been awhile since I last posted. I finally got the car back to one color. Wish I would have had time to put the tires and brakes back on for pics. But, oh well. I need to do more body work and primer anyway...

[CruizinKev]

nice :twothumbs

[Motown 454]

Lookin good Sam..

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

nice :twothumbs

Lookin good Sam..
Thanks guys, it has been a long journey for me. Amazing what it does to your motivation when you finally see it one color again.

[venturabeachpup]

2 thumbs up on the hood! Looks really good. What kind of clearance did you end up with between your tires, tubbs and outer housing lip?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I will remeasure the clearance and let you know. I can't remember the exact numbers. I could have probably got it to fit a bit better, but I figure it is pretty good for a home job.

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[Motown 454]

I love the picture from the back those tires look sweet. Its amazing what a set of wheels will do for a car , even an unpainted one

[CruizinKev]

very nice man!!! :twothumbs

[gto406]

I love the picture from the back those tires look sweet. Its amazing what a set of wheels will do for a car , even an unpainted one


I agree Motown! Car looks great from that vantage point. That is probably the view most people will be seeing this car at I would imagine!! :seizure:

Looking good Sam!

Cheers,
Brian.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I agree Motown! Car looks great from that vantage point. That is probably the view most people will be seeing this car at I would imagine!! :seizure:

Looking good Sam!

Cheers,
Brian.
Thanks Wayne, and Brian. I really love that view also. I have several pictures of that shot in almost all stages of this build. The tires really make the car pop.

[platniumta]

damn Sam you got a great project going there. Looks like its about ready for paint. That seems like it is one of the hardest choices to make. I told the painter I wanted my car sunset orange and ended up with two paint jobs and alittle orange! Did tell him to do what he wanted that I trusted him! Keep up the great work and really digging the custom hood.

[68400BIRD]

I love the stance, are you going to roll the back lip or is there enough clearance?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I love the stance, are you going to roll the back lip or is there enough clearance?Thanks for the comments guys. The project is currently on hold due to being laid off of work. Just hoping I don't end up having to sell it.
I have one of those Eastwood fender rollers. I did a mild roll on mine. Still don't know if I am going to run the wheelwell trim so I didn't want to do a full roll on it.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

After a year and half of self taught/learning how to do fiberglass. I finally got the guts up last weekend to mold my hood. I was worried it wouldn't release after. I am still learning, but I am 90% sure I will have a decent hood now that I got it out of the mold. I feel it is turning out great so far. There is nothing I am concerned about with it now. Everything is easily fixable. LOL.
I ran out of resin, so this is only one layer of glass. After I get more resin, I will lay one more underneath and mold a support structure underneath.
Righ now the hood is just sitting in the open engine bay. I guess I was crazy to teach myself how to do my first fiberglass project by doing a hood... I should have practiced with something easier first. LOL.

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[HILLBILLY68]

Lookin good, i'm loving the hood

[Motown 454]

Nice work Sam..

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I haven't posted in awhile. I am starting to make progress so, I thought I would update. I have been working on a mold to make a 1 piece headliner with fiberglass, covered in foam and material. Here is the mold. I am planning on molding it this weekend.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/th_image3-1.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/?action=view&current=image-3.jpg)
Also, picked up a '98 Camaro for donor LS1 engine. Picking up a LS T56 tonight.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/th_IMG_0265-1.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/98%20Z28%20Camaro/?action=view&current=IMG_0265.jpg)
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Picked up my LS T-56 last night.
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[Motown 454]

Great news Sam.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Wayne. Can't wait to see your car. Ok, it is time to take me off of the Rotissery Racing Crew. I am back on the jackstands. Getting ready to fit and mock up the engine an trans.



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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Getting closer. Got the engine out of my donor and bolted my T56 up for mocking.
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Spent some time last night mocking things up and figuring out where cables, ecu and stuff will go.

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[ROBS6T8]

Keep up the great work Sam. Now that I've found you thread here, I'll be checking here as well.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Robert.

It is amazing how fast a thread gets burried on this site. Seems there are always things going on with so many cars. It is so cool to watch, and get motivated by them all. I guess I will have to keep busy and update often. Here is what I did over the weekend. Stripped the donor car of all electrical and I am going to try to integrate as much as possible into my project.
Time to start sorting through all of the wiring. This is just the body harness and the one under the hood...not including the one on the engine for the ecu.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/th_IMG_0720-1.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/?action=view&current=IMG_0720.jpg)

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

For me. This weekend is all about shaving drip rails.
I have wanted to shave the drip rails and flush the glass. I am now finally getting time to do that. Here are some before during and after shots. Still need to do a lot of filler welding and grinding, but you get the idea.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Weld,

Grind,

Repeat....

Dang burn through

back to top of the list.

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[Motown 454]

It looks great Sam. Something that time consuming you made some nice progress.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks, I haven't seen much of you lately. Everything going ok?

[boostin05blacksti]

Looks good man. it's treads like this that make me want to stop everything's else
in life and work on the car. if only the money grew on trees. keep plugging man it will get there. I'm watching. I vote for the orange type of color.

[Motown 454]

Had family stuff going on. My car is suposed to be done this month. It looks like your moving along pretty good now.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Ok guys, I am ordering everything to finish up the bell housing area. Might get rear gears in a week or two. I really need help here. I am from the old school days where my M21 wide ratio and 3.73 were ok. I always felt that I was starting in second gear. Freeway totally sucked.
So, I need to hear from you M6 guys, what are you happy with? What are you running? Do you stock ratio guys ever hit 6th gear? I am planning on eventually hitting 700 fwhp and I am more quarter mile oriented, although I would like to do some solo/slolom and open track days at a local road course track. Help me pick a decent all around ratio. Does anyone launch in second at the strip? I hit the ratio calcs online and I am leaning 4.56 and possibly 4.88 anyone here play with those ratio's?

[SDS MACHINING]

no drip rails is a nice touch.. :twothumbs

[Motown 454]

Sam won't those ratio's make 1st gear useless? I think to have first gear usefull the ratio needs to figure under 10:1 I think its first gear time Rear end ratio???

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

This is a question I have for the guys running their cars already. I am hoping someone with similar setup will tell me what worked for them in an all around setting.

[SSable]

I'm running a T-56 out of 06 GTO in my build. I also had a 600 HP 2002 Camaro SS back in the day and for both I used 390's, 342's came stock for M6 f-bodys.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

This is not a high dollar build, just my dollar build. When you figure I am way under 20K on this car so far. It isn't too bad for the money. Here is my latest progress of my do it myself.
I don't always like to advertise. So, I milled off the Summit off the rear diff cover and the plan is to sand blast it like people do with windows. But, for me. I am planning on painting the area, and stenciling Bodacious on it (Finally my wife's cricket will be handy). Then sand blast the area, when I pull the stencilled letters off, the painted lettering will show. That is the plan anyway.
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Also Started on my motor mounts. I am about 1/2 the way there on it.
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Don't worry. I didn't use the motor mount to drill the holes. I was double checking the numbers I got off the internet was right. I had that digital readout thingy to tell me where to move the bit. I am self taught on the mill...so I don't know the right names of things.
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Wow, It fits!
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[Motown 454]

Thats ok Sam, Knowing the right moves always out weighs knowing the right names.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Almost done flushing rear window. Still filling in pinholes.
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spent some time today bolting on my clutch. Then mounted my trans on to the engine for the last time I hope until I blow it up or burn it up.
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Painted and put my front subframe together, stll need to get swaybar and coilovers for the front. Smoothed drivers side firewall, need to put hole in for steering column. Still have more boxing in to finish smoothing it. Also, started to flush the front windshield. It is good to have a few days off for a change.
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[Motown 454]

It looks great Sam you made some nice progress.

[12sec ss]

car is coming along great!

[ndm68]

Great car build-keep up with the pictures

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I picked up a set of headlight motors off of a Fiero awhile ago at a pick a part. Finally, got around to making the brackets and modifications to my doors to run them. Total investment about $40.00. Chalk another item off of my to do list.
You might have to click the pic to see the video.
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[joeko23]

Great progress

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Been gone form this site for a long time. Finally getting back into working on my car again. It is nice to be back. Last weekend I tigged my lower front fender extensions to the fender. I have always not cared much for that parting line there. So, I had always planned on getting rid of it. I am glad I did it. I like the looks much better now. Keep in mind I am not a pro I am doing this at home. Kind of learning as I go.

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[Motown 454]

It looks good Sam. Glad your back!

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Wayne. Your car is looking great. I love your motor choice.

[Motown 454]

Thanks

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Been spending the last week working on my fuel tank. Stainless is way easier to tig than Aluminum...but, way harder to work. I am enjoying learning how to tig it. Had to incorporate some serious Jap Engineering (I am Japanese and a Engineer) to get the job going. Like so many others on here. I am a poor dad, gotta make due with what I have. I guess I should rename my project Poor Touring LOL.

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[SRD art]

Ha! I like that name, and I'm right there with ya, lol!

[SRD art]

Two opposite end of the spectrum comparisons-

When I drove my Nova on the street I had 4.56 gears behind a TH350. I ran a 28.5" tall slick at the track and went through the lights at 6200 rpms @ 110 mph. The car redlined at 6500 so that was just about right. It ran about 3200 at 60 on the highway with the 1:1 final trans gear.

My wagon runs a 25.5" tire and 2.41 gears behind a TH350. It runs through the 1/4 mile lights at 4500 in 2nd gear at 97 mph. It does about 2200 @ 65 with a 1:1 final. Redline is 4500 with this motor. I can run most autoX courses in 1st gear which gives a nice torque advantage.

Here's a great website to play with numbers... www.wallaceracing.com/gear-speed.php

[minendrews68]

I agree, looking good so far, keep the pics coming!

[Motown 454]

You can definitely say you built your car! Nice Sam looking good!

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Spent some time fitting my tank. I want to mount it without using those straps. I think it would look better without the straps. I will use the mounting bolts from the stock tank and I figured out how to blind mount the tank. Also, had to figure out where to put the fuel inlet tube. I think this tank will get me going down the road, but I want to build a wider and shallower. I feel it hangs down a little more than I like. This is just a visual judgement. I still have plenty clearance below the tank.
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks for the comments Wayne. :)

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Update on my Camaro. Finished tank, mounted it, plumbed everything. Tonight wire it up, and fire up the engine. Before I had the fuel pump in a 5gal bucket with the gas in it (Yeah very safe....) just to fire it up. Now, I have the fuel system where it should be.

A few more things like buttoning up the brakes, rear gear install and install pan-hard bar. Then I can take the maiden voyage around the block. Sitting on a crate of course.
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

It has been a long time since I last updated, then I find out Photobucket is playing their games. Hopefully, this will work. I am now trying to use Imgur. Please be patient if my pics don't come through just yet. Finished off the rear end, and reinstalled. Now working on final body work before I shoot some color.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

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[Motown 454]

It looks good Sam,you'll post how the first ride goes when you take it.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Wayne, but at the rate I move...you will most likely be posting up an first ride vid before me. I still have a lot of little details to take care of on the body before paint.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

It's come a long way Sam, keep it going!

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Ben, It is good to see you online. It allows me to keep up with what you have going on these days.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Still working away on the front valence. I will make a mesh insert to fill the opening and plan on doing a different front spoiler. Had the stock one laying around and wanted to see what it would look like with it.
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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Wire loom guide I put on my Camaro from a 4th gen f body.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I don't post much here lately, because I feel I don't really have an handle on Imgur but here goes. Hope these pics are not too big.

Been doing some work, did metal work, epoxy prime, bondo and 80 grit and now 2K. Now getting ready for another round of sanding.

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[Ben@SpeedTech]

Nice Sam! Really coming along. What door handles are you using again?

Imgur works great once you get the hang of it. :)

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Ben, The handles are from mid 2000's GM like Pontiac Grand Prix, Bonneville, Malibu. etc... I think the C5 Corvettes used the same handles, I would be using the keyless ones. There are no key holes in my car anymore other than the ignition and that might even be going to a push button start.

[Motown 454]

Nice work Sam! body line down the side looks crisp. Keep the pictures coming.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

It has been awhile since I updated this build. I have recently built some mirrors for my car. I had wired it for electric mirrors so, I wanted these to be electric. I got mirrors at a pic a part off of an mid 2000's Buick. They were window mounted, and I needed door mounted. So, I fabbed up a door mount. I will have to get pics here of the finished and painted mirrors later. I don't have any pics here of them done.
Here are the steps I took.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Here are the mirrors all painted.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I painted my car a few weeks ago.

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[Ben@SpeedTech]

Awesome Sam, congrats, it looks great!

[Motown 454]

Wow nice job! moving right along.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks guys :)

[ryeguy2006a]

Looks great! I like the door mirrors.