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Verboten
11-12-2009, 06:47 PM
I am thinking about getting a 1st gen Camaro that was a Chassis dragcar project never finished. The backhalf of the floor has been cut out and I'm thinking about setting the body down on one of these:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaZYRoiRc7c


The Camaro has a 108" and the Vette has a 106" so I'm thinking the easiest way is to lengthen the driveshaft and tube or make a spacer of some sort???


Any feedback or experience here?
Bill Howell
11-12-2009, 07:19 PM
Several have started such a project, no one has finished one yet that I know of.
WTRacing
11-12-2009, 08:28 PM
friend of mine used a C5 chassis and put a civic body on it..

called the Civette

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/100_00262-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/CSP_Civette_2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/CSP_Civette_13-1.jpg

Dont mind the bullrun thing, this was from when he was trying to get on the show:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/bullrun-1.jpg
Verboten
11-12-2009, 09:01 PM
WOW.... I would have never guessed that the Civic and the Vette share the same wheelbase....:hmm:

Bill's reply kinda scares me too.... but I must be naively thinking that the biggest stumbling block is fabbing a floor to accomodate the rear transaxle set up.
WTRacing
11-17-2009, 03:29 PM
WOW.... I would have never guessed that the Civic and the Vette share the same wheelbase....:hmm:


You and me both.. I was shocked as well..

its a pretty well performing car, with all the bracing and frame like structure he had to build it weighs about what a vette weighs
ITLBTU
11-17-2009, 04:31 PM
Very cool! But your pictures hurt my eyes.... :P
Rhino
11-17-2009, 04:38 PM
The Vette will also be plenty wide for a 1st Gen Camaro. As long as you're not opposed to flaring the fenders, it would fit.
JEFFTATE
11-17-2009, 07:42 PM
Tyler at ATS started one years ago..
Project 50/50
It's at Ironworks Speed and Custom getting finished. http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=32

There's a lot of vehicle dynamics / geometry / fabrication involved in putting a C5/ C6 powertrain in a first gen Camaro.
You just don't alter the wheelbase and mount the body down on the vette frame.

I hope you can do it. It can be done.

Most people opt for a solid axle in the back with a 3 or 4-link. It's much cheaper and easier.. Works good too..