My new 67 camaro project [Archive]

Dream68

08-03-2008, 07:55 PM

I just got this 67 camaro about a month ago. The car was about 90% done. But as you can see from the pictures it was done pretty old school and Im shooting for a touring car. I Looked for a while for a project car but everything I found was pretty much shot and needed everything or they wanted way more that what I would give. I stumbled across this car for a really good buy and figured I could start with something in good shape and make the mods as I wanted to cheaper that start from scratch. Anyway this is my first build thread and would love to get some input from you guys who have been doing this for awhile. Thanks

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:10 PM

Here it is shortly after I got it

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:18 PM

I new I didnt want to run the hood or wheels so I was able to sell them. I went ahead and purchased a factory replacment cowl. Also got a 13'' brake kit with 4 piston wilwood calipers from revolution brakes.

WILWAXU

08-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Gotta love new projects :D

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Heres a close up of the new brakes.

tom_a

08-03-2008, 08:25 PM

Nice car! The body/paint look good by the picture. I am nobody to give advice, but if I were you I would do things in moderation. For me it is more fun to be driving than looking at in my garage. It is really easy to loose focus and next thing you have a $30-40K box of parts and a body. It looks killer except for the rims/tires and the cowl hood imo. I assume the car runs well? I would think the before wheels you need to determine how big of brakes you want. Don't get pigeon holed and held hostage by wheels that won't clear calipers you desire. Good luck and keep us posted.

EDIT: Looks like you got brakes covered and cowl hood covered.

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:28 PM

I know these post are all of a sudden but just trying to make these in order and get the thread up to date. I know you cant really tell with the car up and no tires but I replaced the rear leafs with DSE 3'' drop springs. Also swaped out the factory manual steering box for a DSE quick ratio Box.

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:33 PM

tom a

Well the car DID run well. It had a 350 crate motor in it and I knew I wanted to go alittle more with the motor so I sold the motor to my dad to put in his 69 camaro. That helped me get out for alittle cheaper since I bought the car semi finished instead of project shape.

Dream68

08-03-2008, 08:39 PM

Well now that Im up to date with the mods, My next purchase is wheels and Im kinda stuck. I really wanted to go with the dark theme since the car is black and I could black out the bumpers and chrome and go with black or grey wheels and I think it would turn out nice but im just not 100% sure. Black wheels either look really good or really bad. Everything else has to be right for the wheels be be black. I really like these TSW's but they are in hypersilver. But I could paint them or powder coat them. My plans are 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. Love to know what you guys think about the wheels and if I should go black or grey or just leave them silver. Oh yea, If I went black I think I would go satin black, not to crazy about the gloss black. Thanks for the input guys.

Spiffav8

08-03-2008, 09:08 PM

Looks like you have a real solid car and know what direction your going with it. Nice find!

The wheels you posted are nice. Not sure I would go with a dark finish. To much of a good thing can kill a car quick. Sooo...you might want to really think about it before you black out the bumpers. Only thing I would do is the ring around the head light.

What are your plans for an engine?

Dream68

08-03-2008, 09:29 PM

well Im not 100% on that either. I have a 64 nova with a mild 350 that runs pretty good. And thats pretty much what was in the car. I have always wanted to build a 383 stroker with a pro-charger, but the more I look the more people seem to say its hard to get a charged carborated engine to run right and to run EFI. Also my nova has a 700r4 in and I have really wanted to go with a 5 or 6 speed in this one. The car has a turbo400 in it now. So with all that said I have really been thinking hard about tring to find a ls t-56 drop in. and then eventually pro-charging it. But that is alot of money. But I will most likely throw together a simple small block and put it and the turbo 400 back in it for awhile. Untill I get enough money to build either the stroker or LS.

sik68

08-03-2008, 10:03 PM

Hey, super nice car man, you've got a great starting point for sure! I think as far as wheels go for your car, unless you NAIL it with the right wheel style and correct sheen of black, it may look like it's trying too hard. Your car would look killer with a brushed grey/silver/gunmetal wheel.

Good luck, I''ll be watching it for updates!

-Steven

Dream68

08-04-2008, 05:01 PM

I used this master cylinder for mock up. We are using it on another build and I thought I would see if I liked it or not. I love the fact that the proportioning valve is built in and that the lines enter in the bottom not the side. Over all pretty clean look. But im not sure if the full chrome is the look I was thinking. I was thinking about using the wilwood polished w/ the black lid or even the newer style aluminum with plastic res. I would love to know what you guys think or what you would do if it was yours?? Thanks alot!

Chevrolaine

08-04-2008, 06:05 PM

Dream68

08-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Nice looking project! I'd go Hypersilver on the rims and Alum/plastic on the master cylinder.
How far are you gonna tear it apart before putting the new motor in?
I'd take Tom A's advice and do it in moderation so you can still drive it unless you've got the Fat Wallet!:dunno:

Im about done tearing into it. I would really like to put some nice seats in it that would hold me in but I can do that pretty much anytime. And the Wallet def isnt Fat Im actuall trying to sell my other car in the for sale threads to have the funds to finish it. Thanks for the advise about the wheels and all. I think ill try the hypersilver first since they come that way then I can allways paint them later if I dont like them. And the aluminum/plastic master is really the way I would like to go, but is the most expensive too. Thanks again for the input. Helps me alot.

SaturnVUEguy

08-05-2008, 12:45 PM

I'm thinking gunmetal would look better on the wheels than hyper silver would, especially on such a dark car

Dream68

08-16-2008, 08:50 PM

Anyone running Nitto 555 tires??? Got my rims in and tring to decide on tires. Love to know if anyone has any and if you like them. Thanks

67SSDan

08-16-2008, 08:58 PM

Sweet man! Keep it up, and most importantly... keep us updated! :)

Dan

gearheads78

08-16-2008, 10:06 PM

Nice project. I even liked it in the first pic with the SS wheels

blown9746

08-17-2008, 12:16 AM

I had the nitto's on my cts-v. They are priced reasonable and wear well, but do not stick very well. ls2 with a t56 smoked the tires (with traction control on) I would go with something a little bit softer compound

Dream68

08-17-2008, 08:10 AM

Thanks guys, really helps me knowing Im going in the right direction. Ill put some pics on tomorrow when I get the wheels on.

Dream68

08-18-2008, 07:23 PM

Just got my wheels in today. Im really happy with the wheels but Im still thinking eventually I will paint the center of the wheels black or grey. Also the pics look alittle wierd with no tires, but tires should be in by wed or thurs so ill get some more pics when i get it on the ground. Heres a few, love some feed back.

Dream68

08-18-2008, 07:27 PM

Here they are!! Feels like christmas already! :yeah: :woot:

SaturnVUEguy

08-19-2008, 12:29 PM

Wheels look nice! Really looking forward to the tires installed and it sitting on the ground

BossaNova

08-19-2008, 12:34 PM

Well Merry Christmas.

BTW, nothing says old school like those Cragars you replaced.

Dream68

08-19-2008, 05:09 PM

yea def cant wait to get the tires on and it on the ground, then well know how they really look. And yea the cragars were old school for sure.

Dream68

08-30-2008, 08:57 AM

Well I finally got the nittos in and mounted up. I really like the look of the tires and wheels on the car, THe motor and trans is out so the front end is sitting way high but I think once the stance gets set with the 2'' drop DSE springs in the front it will be perfect. Love to know what you guys think.

wblanton

08-30-2008, 11:30 AM

good looking wheels, once that front drops it will look awesome

Dream68

09-01-2008, 07:09 PM

Yea man should look good, Every time I go look at the car I like the wheels even more. Thanks for the intrest.

Dream68

09-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Heres one of the front with the brakes.

gearheads78

09-01-2008, 07:24 PM

looking great

Dream68

09-03-2008, 05:27 PM

orbit

09-04-2008, 10:11 AM

Anyone running a TKO600 Kit for first gen camaros? Im thinking of going that route, just wanted some feedback from some people who are running it. Thanks guys. Ive been looking at the kits from Classic Chevy Five Speed?

My buddy installed one in a 69 Camaro. Said the install was pretty easy and straight forward.:smoke:

The customer is extremely happy with the out come. Said that it feels like a manual tranny car.

I think the guy's Camaro was making around 350-400hp total so I am not too sure if the guy would have any probs.... He never compained anyway! LOL

sik68

09-04-2008, 12:52 PM

Car looks awesome!! Those wheels really set your car off...a totally different vibe, and I'm likin it :seizure:

NCHEVYHEVN

09-04-2008, 12:58 PM

Nice project

Curley

09-04-2008, 01:22 PM

Anyone running a TKO600 Kit for first gen camaros? Im thinking of going that route, just wanted some feedback from some people who are running it. Thanks guys. Ive been looking at the kits from Classic Chevy Five Speed?

I have a tko600 that I purchased from Classic and it was by far the best thing I did. It was not too difficult to install (auto to manual) and the car is a blast to drive now. Much better than the turbo 400 it replaced. Here is a link to what I did if you are interested. I highly recommend it.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38508&highlight=tko+600+383

Dream68

09-05-2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks Guys, Love the feedback. I went to the Charlotte AutoFair today and found a company (keisler) who also sold the tko600 kits for the camaros. Seems like its a good way to go. But it sure is expensive, But I guess nothing in this hobby is cheap! Hope to have some updates soon. Thanks for the help everybody.

eric1967

09-06-2008, 05:01 AM

Looking good. What size tire did you go with? The wheels look killer. Thanks Eric

Dream68

09-07-2008, 06:32 PM

thanks eric, I went with a 275/40/18 and 245/40/18.

Tucks69

09-25-2008, 06:08 PM

Nice Camaro! Good to see somebody close to my area.

Mike

Dream68

09-27-2008, 02:42 PM

I havent done anything major recently, but I did weld all the lower rocker trim holes up and get the body filler smoothed over. It will be satin black. That way I dont have to try and match the base clear for just the rocker area. Plus it will give the car alittle more character.

Dream68

09-27-2008, 02:47 PM

Here it is with some color. Its dirty and I think I will put one more coat but you get the idea. what do you guys think about a thin pin stripe to seperate the colors??? Just a thought

Fireeater

09-27-2008, 03:08 PM

Looks nice. No pin stripe.

dstryr

09-27-2008, 03:29 PM

If you don't mind me asking how much did those rims run you?

Spiffav8

09-27-2008, 03:34 PM

Haven't checked your thread for awhile. Looks like you've been busy! Car is shaping up realy nice!! Love those front brakes and wheels!!

Keep up the good work!!

Dream68

09-27-2008, 04:40 PM

If you don't mind me asking how much did those rims run you?

I got them for $1000, I thought it was a great deal for such a good looking wheel. It took alot of measuring and searching to figure out if they were going to work before I ordered them but so far so good. I am running an 1/8 spacer in the rear and a 1/4 in the front

dstryr

09-27-2008, 05:10 PM

What sizes did you order exactly? I'm thinking these painted black would be good for my car.

Dream68

09-27-2008, 07:51 PM

18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 for the rear, I know this works on first gen, but im not sure what the right size for a second gen is? Yea Black would look really good, that was my plan when I got these, to paint these a satin black with the machined lip. But now Im not sure I might leave them.

Dream68

11-10-2008, 07:42 AM

well I finally figured out the master cylinder and booster I am going to run. I went witht the DSE aluminum master. I got it on and also put a set of DSE 2'' drop coil springs under the front while I was at it. I used some Trim Black paint and dusted a coat on the engine compartment before I put the master on and ran the lines. Heres a few pics of the Engine compartment w/ the master.

Dream68

11-12-2008, 04:05 PM

Well I did it, pulled the motor out of my other car (64 nova) that I have been tring to sell to put in the camaro. I pulled it last week, cleaned it painted it and installed my new dse type II pump. March pulleys and spectre valve covers are on the way. Also got my trany back from the shop, every thing checked out ok. So I dusted some grey on it and its ready! So enjoy till next time.

Dream68

11-12-2008, 05:37 PM

love some feedback on the black motor, never done one anything but the good old chevy orange so this is alittle different for me, but didnt think the orange would go to well with this project. Thanks guys.

Steve68

11-12-2008, 06:21 PM

Looks good black, go black and brushed alumn to offset it,

Dream68

11-12-2008, 06:43 PM

Looks good black, go black and brushed alumn to offset it,

Thanks Steve
Yea I ordered the brushed alumn valve covers so hopefully it will offset some of the black. Thanks

Dream68

11-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Got the pulleys on today, I need to get a shorter belt for the power steering to straighten up the pump. But other wise it turned out pretty good.

nicks67camaro

11-14-2008, 06:12 PM

I like the pulley set up which set up is that?

Dream68

11-14-2008, 06:59 PM

its actually just one I put together. its a march three piece alt., water pump and two groove crank then a seperate march power steering pulley then dse pump and bracket and a offbrand alt. bracket. but it works. lol

KevMc

11-15-2008, 09:21 PM

So nice. The black paint suits your car alot better than orange would.

dmc69

11-15-2008, 09:34 PM

black is lookin nice... looks good with the color scheme brushed/black.

Dream68

12-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Here it is took it down the road this weekend and had a few issues to work out but its real close. Still tring to figure out why one side of the car is higher than the other.

Dream68

12-01-2008, 08:54 PM

here is the other side, up about 7/8'' in the rear and 1/2'' in the front. Cant figure out why?

Dream68

12-05-2008, 08:49 AM

:hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:Still tring to figure out the lean problem!!!

rlplive

12-05-2008, 09:57 AM

Here it is took it down the road this weekend and had a few issues to work out but its real close. Still tring to figure out why one side of the car is higher than the other.

Looks great, where did you get the valve covers and how much?

awr68

12-05-2008, 05:59 PM

Dream68

12-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Looks great, where did you get the valve covers and how much?

Thanks, The valve covers are from a company called spectre just go there website and get the part number and summit or jegs can get them. I think they were $110

Dream68

12-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Cars looking nice!
For the lean problem, did you install new leafs? If so, was the weight of the car on them before you tightened the shackel bolts? If you torqued everything down while the car was in the air that will cause problems like this.

Yea the leafs are new. Im pretty sure I didnt tighten the shackel bolts untill the car was on the ground but I might loosen them and then retighten to be sure. Thanks

Dream68

12-05-2008, 08:02 PM

:crying: :injured:Got it all cleaned up and ready to go, but it will be going down the road leaning to one side. lol

CliffsBlueCamaro

12-10-2008, 06:49 AM

Looks absolutely awesome! Very classy.

So what are the offsets on your wheels? I reall like TSW's designs.

Dream68

12-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Looks absolutely awesome! Very classy.

So what are the offsets on your wheels? I reall like TSW's designs.

Thanks Cliff
Im really liking the TSW's myself, Never heard of them untill I started looking for wheels a few months back but for the price and a nice wheel you cant beat it. The Offset is a 20mm offset and its a 18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I have a 1/4'' spacer on the front and a 1/8'' spacer on the rear. The 20mm offset was as close as I could get to what I needed so I just went with them and some small spacers, But I think it will be just fine. Thanks for the kind words. Ive still got a few small issues to work out but its getting really close to being able to tear up the roads!

Dream68

12-10-2008, 06:13 PM

You guys think a Rear spoiler would look good or should I leave it off?

CliffsBlueCamaro

12-12-2008, 04:10 PM

You guys think a Rear spoiler would look good or should I leave it off?

In most cases I would say definetly put the spoiler on - but your car looks good without it. I think you could go either way.

Thanks for the info on your wheels! :cheers:

rlplive

12-12-2008, 05:24 PM

You guys think a Rear spoiler would look good or should I leave it off?
I think it looks great without, but it would not take away from the car if you put one on.

Dream68

01-13-2009, 10:14 PM

Just alittle update, I got the lean problem fixed. All of the body bushings had been replaced except the two middle ones and the middle left bushing had crushed down more than the right causing the right rear to raise and the left front to lower. I replaced all the bushings with solid billet alluminum, and it is within a 1/4 inch. So that is close enough for me. Plus I think all the new springs will settle out some. Also I got a new rear spoiler and front spoiler. But still havent got them on. I will post some pics when I get the on. My car didnt originally have a front spoiler on it and I got all the mounting hardware and braces but the spoiler just doesnt look like it goes on there right? Does anyone have any detailed pics of there front spoiler??? Thanks

1971CHEVELLE

01-14-2009, 03:11 AM

:crying: :injured:Got it all cleaned up and ready to go, but it will be going down the road leaning to one side. lol
Looks awesome!

Dream68

04-14-2009, 07:57 PM

I have a 12 bolt rearend in the car now with a 3.73 gear. The car has a th400 trans in it and w/ the gear and no overdrive the car tachs alittle high for a cruiser. But with future plans to do a LS2/t56 in the future I would rather not change the rearend gear and then change it back in another year or two. I found a stock 10bolt with 2.73 gear for a 67 firebird that is in good shape and is cheap. I want to just put it in for the time being but I didnt know what else would have to be changed for this to work. I know the u-joint will be different but will the driveshaft still work or is it different lengths? I probably wont put it in temporaily if I have to shorten or lengthen the driveshaft. But I can deal w/ a u-joint. Does anyone know what is different?????? Thanks

blown9746

09-28-2009, 09:56 PM

any updates on this car. the tsw's look really good on there.

Dream68

09-29-2009, 06:40 PM

Yea I havent posted in awhile, no major changes, I did get some Koni shocks all the way around, plus the Front sway bar from DSE. Also installed some new tail light lens. Heres a few pics that I took last weekend. The car is running pretty good but Now im hunting down some rattles and I think my new sway bar is squeaking, not sure why cause I greesed it?

Dream68

02-27-2010, 08:36 PM

Decided to pull out the th400 and go w/ a m-20 for awhile. I really wanted to do the 6.0L t56 but it looks like im staying old school for awhile. Here is a few pics from today. I ended up getting the trans bolted in but the shifter was out of a 79 t/a so im either going to have to cut the hole in the floor back or get another shifter. But its closer than its ever been to having a straight drive in it. BTW I ended up going w/ a Center Force Dual Friction Clutch/ Pressure Plate and a Ram Steele Billet Flywheel.

CruizinKev

02-28-2010, 01:19 AM

nice looking project! :twothumbs

blown9746

02-28-2010, 02:23 PM

I'm moving to the charlotte area in a couple weeks. hopefully i'll get to see this clean ride in person some time

bonecrrusher

02-28-2010, 05:37 PM

Marshville... that near Monroe?

Has this car been to Autofair?

Dream68

02-28-2010, 06:37 PM

Marshville... that near Monroe?

Has this car been to Autofair?

Yea man Im about 10min from Monroe.

Dream68

02-28-2010, 07:02 PM

Before I started doing to trans stuff I ended up having alot of vibrations and road noise so I had to bite the bullet and pull the interior apart Dynamat the whole car and then went with the luxury liner pro on all the floor board, trunk, wheel tubs, and inner door skins. I havent taken it down the road to see how quiet it is yet but Im hoping its like a caddy... lol well prob not but it should be better than it was I hope so anyway for all that money on sound deadner and isulation. Has anyone done the dynamat and luxury liner pro with good results??

blown9746

02-28-2010, 08:18 PM

is the interior pretty much stock?

Dream68

11-04-2010, 07:00 PM

My dad and I after the Goodguys last weekend. This was the most I have driven the car since I have had it. It did well but showed me what I needed to work on as well.