My first Pro-tour car. 68 camaro

[astross89]

This will be a slow project due to money. I'm a 28 kid who used to do mini trucks and have switch over to the dark side. I'm working on a 68 camaro with airride. Just wanted to show some pics.


Drivetrain:

* ZZ502 crate motor
Chassis:

* Fully welded factory subframe smoothed out
* DSE subframe connectors

Rear Suspension:

* Custom made 4-link
* Shockwaves

Front Suspension:

* CPP drop spindles
* Tubular a-arms
* 1-1/8 swaybar
* Shockwaves

Steering:

* Iroc steering box

Wheels & Tires:

* 18/19 Pro wheels

Interior:

* Full custom interior

Body:

* All new sheet metal


Air ride installed
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/DSC04934-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/DSC04936-1.jpg

Fire wall smoothed
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/DSC04903-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/DSC04035-1.jpg

and this color with dark grey strips
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/dads-1.jpg

[67rstbkt]

Looks real good, but at 28 I don't think you're a kid anymore, lol

[78 Type-LT]

Layin sub-frame...sweet

[CruizinKev]

looking good! :twothumbs

[BA.]

nice lookin man, keep it up!

[dlouie87]

looks real good! I wish I can afford air ride.

[astross89]

Thanks to all and specs and color updated

[67SSDan]

I dig it! Oh, and don't feel about taking a while on the project. Not all of us limitless budgets. ;) Keep us posted... not matter how long it takes!

Dan

[Moabdude]

Cool project. Can't wait to see your custom made 4 link.

[626alex15]

looks awsome

[jreut703]

looks good can't what to see more:hammer::hammer:

[1badchevelle]

nice.....

[justasquid]

Nice....

regarding the color. Have you considered a darker red ( maybe dark burgandy) for the stripes instead of gray?

[astross89]

Nice....

regarding the color. Have you considered a darker red ( maybe dark burgandy) for the stripes instead of gray?


yes I have, but I wanted a color that I could do to match the subframe and frames rails. but it could all change. also subframe pics soon.

[1971CHEVELLE]

looking good.....

[astross89]

Just got done welding the frame up and smoothing it out. slow coming. about to bolt it back in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC05456-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC05454-1.jpg

[dslhtrdr]

That looks pretty nice man. That's how they shoulda been from the factory!

[Rod]

Just got done welding the frame up and smoothing it out. slow coming. about to bolt it back in.


Excellent job to fully weld all the seams, really increases the frame strength, I Think That's one of the cheapest top upgrades to do

[GM_muscle]

that looks killer i should do that to mine. what size metal you use? and did you brace it up at all?

[astross89]

weld then grind, weld then grind. Then use a small skim coat of all-metal is what I did.

[astross89]

small update. frame is done. starting on front sheet metal.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMAG0311-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMAG0314-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMAG0316-1.jpg

[Tucks69]

Cool Project!!

[68firebird]

coming along nicely!

[Moabdude]

How about your inner fenders? I had to cut the edge of the inside of the fender and about 3"of the inner fender to make the tire fit deep into the inner fender.???????????

Do you know what I mean?
look here:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_2498-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_24991-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_3944-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_30391-1.jpg

[astross89]

How about your inner fenders? I had to cut the edge of the inside of the fender and about 3"of the inner fender to make the tire fit deep into the inner fender.???????????

Do you know what I mean?
look here:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_2498-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_24991-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_3944-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_30391-1.jpg
i will find out when I get my wheels. thanks for info

[Moabdude]

If you still have to order them you better make sure you get lots of backspacing. Mine have 4.5". I would at least go with 4.75 or even better 5".

[astross89]

If you still have to order them you better make sure you get lots of backspacing. Mine have 4.5". I would at least go with 4.75 or even better 5".


i think 4.85 is what I was told. thank you again