67 "EBAY" Camaro [Archive] - Pro-Touring.com

crazyfireman

08-24-2009, 10:49 AM

I figured I would start a project post to keep people updated with my new 67 Camaro. It was purchased off of EBAY and was supposed to be numbers matching, laser straight body, all new deluxe interior, rebuilt 327 with a rebuilt powerglide. Once I received the car I was really impressed with the interior, and all the new chrome/stainless but oh my god was the panel alignment and paint pathetic. Luckily due to some title issues I had the seller in a bad position so I received a large chunk of my money back. I have a guy who just moved to my neighborhood a few months back and we have become good friends and he is a master when it comes to paint. His dad also has a 68 Camaro that has numerous World of Wheels wins and they know Camaros. He has numerous magazine features and is redoing my Camaro. The plans are to remove the front clip, doors etc and re-align everything and repaint the entire car, door jams, trunk, inner fenders etc. Kevin at V8TV has me convinced to repaint the car Dupont Warp Speed Blue and the paint looks amazing! Once the front clip is off this evening we will start to install the new Tubular uppers and lowers, 12" disc Brake conversion, and 2" drop spindles. Here is a few pics of the car when I received it and where we are right now..

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crazyfireman

08-24-2009, 12:34 PM

More pics of the progress and high quality laser straight paint....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/camaro1-2.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/camaro8-1.jpg

crazyfireman

08-24-2009, 12:34 PM

I am pleased that there is absolutely no rust though!

badbu68

08-24-2009, 12:50 PM

Looks like a good starting point. I think the guy that painted my car and yours must be related. lol

tones2SS

08-24-2009, 01:57 PM

I am pleased that there is absolutely no rust though!

That's a good thing. I'd rather have a crappy paint job than rust.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Mr.VENGEANCE

08-24-2009, 02:01 PM

niiiiice!

you trust those drop spindles tho?

brandonc707

08-24-2009, 02:45 PM

WOW I was not happy with my paint shop, until I saw those pictures.....
Looks like you are in good hands with some quality help and no rust, keep us posted!

crazyfireman

08-24-2009, 02:59 PM

I have used the CPP drop spindles on 3 cars and have really liked them, and havent had an issue..

tones2SS

08-24-2009, 05:28 PM

Keep us posted on your build.

Tom Welch

08-24-2009, 06:02 PM

That GLASS fuel filter scares me more that poor quality paint and panel alignment.

HILLBILLY68

08-24-2009, 09:30 PM

looking nice

crazyfireman

08-25-2009, 03:38 AM

the glass fuel filter??

80 MONZTA

08-25-2009, 09:37 AM

the glass fuel filter??
It is right above your exhaust manifold on the passenger side. I have seen pic's of cars that had that glass filter crack over hot manifolds, not pretty. Get rid of that thing A.S.A.P!

monza

08-25-2009, 09:47 AM

It is right above your exhaust manifold on the passenger side. I have seen pic's of cars that had that glass filter crack over hot manifolds, not pretty. Get rid of that thing A.S.A.P!

...or get smashed by a flying broken belt or anything flying around loose in the engine compartment, they should be banned.

BA.

08-25-2009, 10:16 AM

Sounds like it's all working out for you in the end, that's good!!

I just had Warp Speed Blue put on my Camaro too. Nice color with good metallic and pearl content.

birdsandbowties

08-25-2009, 11:09 AM

thats lookin cool ! i guess the parts you bought from us are for that car ? pretty killer color !

crazyfireman

08-25-2009, 01:01 PM

Yup just waiting for my bumper bracket!!!

crazyfireman

08-27-2009, 04:06 PM

couple more progress photos, both coil springs were broke in half.. Doors will come off tonight and the vent windows out and then the body prep begins..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/c3-1.jpg

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cdoggy81

08-28-2009, 08:00 AM

Cool car & would really like to see the finished blue paint when done. Where in FL are you?

crazyfireman

08-28-2009, 09:39 AM

Between Pensacola and Panama City

tones2SS

08-28-2009, 02:13 PM

The picture of the broken coil spring is crazy. Good thing you haven't driven the car much!

slck6t9

09-06-2009, 12:26 PM

Hey Danny, isn't this your old camaro? Sounds like he has done all the work haha.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-SUPERCHARGED-PRO-TOURING_W0QQitemZ170378660461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS _Cars_Trucks?hash=item27ab5c0a6d&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

Mr.VENGEANCE

09-06-2009, 05:53 PM

awwwwww shizzz.z.... ahahaha

crazyfireman

09-20-2009, 12:17 PM

Here is a progress photo, re-aligned all panels, installed front air ride, de-arched rear leafs. For some reason the pass side sits up 1-3/4 inch higher so we are trying to locate that problem now. We are leaning towards a drivers side bad leaf spring.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/P1010202-1.jpg

crazyfireman

09-20-2009, 12:18 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/P1010201-1.jpg

Mr.VENGEANCE

09-20-2009, 12:27 PM

de-arched rear and you got that low?

crazyfireman

09-20-2009, 02:10 PM

yes that is de-arched mono leafs without and lowering blocks. That is why we are leaning towards the drivers leaf being bad.. Looks just how I want it to though!

MonzaRacer

09-20-2009, 02:32 PM

If ya got air in front just add in air over leaf kit and call it good J/K.
Heck just use ART all the way around then your golden.
Last 3 cars I aligned had dearched springs , not good, very bad in the ride department too.
But I am just an alignment specialist and really havent liked them ever.

crazyfireman

09-24-2009, 08:22 AM

After further investigation we found the difference in the rear was actually due to a front subframe being bent. Luckily Z06vet just happened to have bought a subframe for some misc parts and has what I need. So delayed again, replacing subframe!

crazyfireman

10-03-2009, 04:55 PM

New Subframe is in, left the motor and tranny in it, used a cherry picker off to the side worked great! Now just have to swap over the air ride and shoudl be re-assembling the sheetmetal tomorrow.

Moabdude

10-03-2009, 10:48 PM

How did you do the de-arching of the mono leafs?
I am thinking of doing the same.
How many inches did you de-arch them?

crazyfireman

10-04-2009, 02:04 AM

I took them to a suspension shop in Pensacola Fl. He has a machine/press and de-arched them 2.5 inches. I am unsure how they do it without changing the overall legth of the spring but it works great

Jim Nilsen

10-04-2009, 06:50 AM

How did you do the de-arching of the mono leafs?
I am thinking of doing the same.
How many inches did you de-arch them?

They use a BFH to pound them into submission!

Moabdude

10-04-2009, 10:13 AM

BFH? what is that?

Hej Crazyfireman, any pictures of the airride installation?
shockwaves up front, air over leaf in the rear?

blown9746

10-04-2009, 11:56 AM

bfh=big f'ing hammer

jtmiller92

10-08-2009, 06:37 AM

Wow man, I love the stance.

crazyfireman

10-08-2009, 04:21 PM

We are actually starting on the body work and found this nice little jem that had been repaired using JB Weld... I am amazed of how good they did we barely could see it but the more we ground we discovered a nice little hole, and in a real weird spot. The rest of both quarters are great with the exception of this. I do not understand why someone would do this and actually take the time to smooth it out. It really was a good job we barely noticed it...

crazyfireman

10-10-2009, 07:36 PM

Panels all installed, final fitment before it is disassembled and painted.. Its amazing what a straight subframe can do, all panels line up great..

crazyfireman

10-10-2009, 07:38 PM

Final fitment

mikey

10-10-2009, 08:21 PM

I like your color choice Mine is Lemans blue I wanted something different seems like every other one around here is that color. Picked it out at the dupont booth got it home and was amazed at how close but different it is. Now I just need to get it done.

crazyfireman

10-11-2009, 06:46 AM

I am real anxious to see it painted, I have only seen pictures on V8TV, and the picture of the gallon....cant wait to see it in person everyone says it really pops in the sun...

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-11-2009, 07:05 AM

um.. pics of that BIKE please!

ahah!

crazyfireman

10-13-2009, 03:46 PM

2006 Redneck Mutant. Has a 1200CC Thunderbolt Buell/HD Motor gets more attention than any bike I have ever seen!!! He needs to sell it 11k if you know anyone slideshow at

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/crazyfireman/?action=view&current=80a18ef6.pbw

Young Gun

10-13-2009, 07:01 PM

crazyfireman

10-14-2009, 02:15 PM

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-14-2009, 02:37 PM

is it basically going to be exactly like the old car was visually?

crazyfireman

10-14-2009, 03:34 PM

Pretty much! I plan on bagging the rear this winter so it will sit lower, Kinda thinking about some kind of graphic, unsure right now any ideas?

Moabdude

10-15-2009, 01:48 AM

Any pictures of the front Airride?
Air over leaf in the rear?

crazyfireman

10-15-2009, 04:00 AM

Here is the ariride, kind of similar to the Cool ride
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/P1010183-1.jpg

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crazyfireman

10-15-2009, 04:01 AM

I have 8 inches of travel, and when it is dumped the lower control arm sits 1/2 inch off the ground

Capown

10-16-2009, 10:05 AM

Lookin good keep it up

crazyfireman

11-14-2009, 05:54 AM

The day has finally arrived, my car is getting painted in the next hour. Unfortunately I have to go out of town until tomorrow.. My painter says he has some custom ideas he plans on doing to the car and I told him hook it up! He is a top notch guy and had 13 consecutive magazine features in 2007 so I feel pretty safe..

Mr.VENGEANCE

11-14-2009, 08:11 AM

aw man.. watch dude take too many liberties and "hook you up" wth some bullshizz... ahahahha

CruizinKev

11-14-2009, 09:00 AM

nice project! those are 18/20 wheels?

brianjw4

11-14-2009, 09:22 AM

Also curious about the wheels. Are those coys C5s? Specs on the wheels would be great.

crazyfireman

11-15-2009, 02:13 PM

Well here is a picture fresh out of the booth, ready for the color sanding and re-assembly. This color is really badass but these pictures do not do it justice!! What my painter did was tape off some SS stripes and put a hint of pearl over it so when the light hits it just right or you are wearing polarized lenses you can see them.. Looks really cool.. Yes they are Coys, 18s and 20s and my painter is taping off the wheels and painting the spokes body color this week.. i am unsure how that will look but what the hell if they look too "Blingy" we can paint them silver

LeighP

11-15-2009, 03:39 PM

Great colour choice....I'm using a similiar colour on my project.
Looks really good!

67speedfreak

11-15-2009, 03:43 PM

Wow, looks great.

Love the new stance.

Brian

yumyumchoppers

11-15-2009, 05:50 PM

I watched my friends 40 ford burn almost to the ground at a stoplight all because he had a glass fuel filter that got too hot and busted spraying gas all over the engine. The first thing to burn was the wiring so then cutting the switch off didn't kill the motor. Engine kept running, fuel pump kept pumping, you get the idea. NEVER EVER run a glass filter on anyhting. I see them on custom motorcycles all the time and I try to buy every one of them. Some people never learn.

SLAMDIMPALA

11-15-2009, 07:30 PM

Looks good. I cant wait to see it with the wheels painted.

CruizinKev

11-15-2009, 09:06 PM

nice! wouldn't paint the rims blue.. keep them chrome or paint them kinda darker grey..

crazyfireman

11-26-2009, 07:08 AM

Turns out Kevin wasnt happy with the paint, so he sanded it back down, and is re-spraying it this Saturday. He used a booth at Hurlburt AFB and he said they have a nice booth but they do not take care of it at all. He said there was rags stuffed under the doors, filters were disgusting etc. So he is taking some extra supplies to fix those problems. I am so pleased with Kevin, I would have been fine with the job that was done but he wasnt. I will post pics again when done....

Motown 454

11-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Nice color choice.

68FBODY

11-29-2009, 05:15 PM

I am sooo glad, the car actually seen some sandpaper time!!! Hopefully will be spraying it next weekend.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/1014091637-1.jpg

what backspaing and width are your front wheels. I have coys as well, however on my 68 firebird they do not tuck up in the fenderwell like yours. Wonder if it could be the control arms...because i need my car to sit like that.

crazyfireman

11-29-2009, 05:44 PM

18x8 with 4.5 back spacing. I had to trim my fender lips..and I have air ride.

crazyfireman

12-01-2009, 11:00 AM

Here it is re-painted and it turned out perfect! The stripes are green pearl mixed in with the clear and compliments the green hue in the Warp Speed Blue.

CruizinKev

12-01-2009, 11:16 AM

wow nice man!! :twothumbs

SamHatco

12-01-2009, 12:14 PM

Awsome color choice. You don't see that everyday. Well done!

Sam

4SFEDZ

12-09-2009, 09:22 PM

well???? i wanna see some finished pics! of it all together! by the way,,, what city you work in? im a firefighter in waco, tx!

blown9746

12-10-2009, 11:55 AM

looks awesome

crazyfireman

12-25-2009, 08:05 AM

Here it is, 99% done, had to order windshield chrome, and I am adding the wide RS chrome on the bottom. The color is outstanding and the pictures do not do it justice. The stripes flop between pearl green, to blue to light purple and look awesome and not too Ghetto

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/garage0011-1.jpg
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dadto2jays

12-25-2009, 08:20 AM

Man you make all your cars really look good....That camaro came out really nice, what are the plans for that one is it a keeper or is it going on the shopping block?

crazyfireman

12-25-2009, 08:24 AM

Keeping it, plan on bagging the back, and I dont know about this 327.....

dadto2jays

12-25-2009, 08:30 AM

Keeping it, plan on bagging the back, and I dont know about this 327.....

sounds great!!!!!!!

keep the picts coming,

Mr.VENGEANCE

12-25-2009, 08:50 AM

that came out great!

slck6t9

12-25-2009, 11:49 AM

Looks great Danny. Glad you didn't paint the rims blue.

Young Gun

12-25-2009, 11:55 AM

those stripes look awesome! car came out nice

130fe

12-25-2009, 11:57 AM

I saw it a couple of days ago. It really looks nice!

Motown 454

12-25-2009, 09:18 PM

The car looks great . I love the paint. Sweet!

CruizinKev

12-26-2009, 02:56 AM

wow looks awesome!!! :twothumbs:twothumbs:twothumbs

bigboy

12-27-2009, 07:26 PM

crazyfireman

12-28-2009, 07:16 AM

20x8.5

shoe4hire

12-28-2009, 08:54 AM

I love the stripes!

yumyumchoppers

12-28-2009, 04:29 PM

schweeet!!!

796spdbu

12-28-2009, 06:19 PM

WOW!!!! Nice Redo!

crazyfireman

12-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Thanks!!