1968 Camaro Project 'Rouse'

[juarch328]

Hello all.. new to the forum and have been working on my project;

1968 Camaro (base model v8)

trying to get it from sleeping ruins to pro-touring animal

>>>> Please help out with opinions, good or bad <<<<

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[juarch328]

Car being stripped ;

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[juarch328]

First day at shop, car being sliced and diced;

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[Rod]

looks like a lotta work!! :rolleyes: been there !! good luck

[juarch328]

looks like a lotta work!! :rolleyes: been there !! good luck

Yes, some work already done, MOST is yet to come..

Here are some pix of the new panels being fitted;

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[juarch328]

...And off with the rear

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And now new rear frame being fitted w/ Ridetech AIRBAR 4-link with Musclebar;

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[juarch328]

Fuel cell 'box' built into rear frame;

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Notching the rear frame;

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Boxes made to house batteries next to fuel cell (Aeromotive 15g w/ Eliminator pump) and roll bar started into rear;

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Frame rails notched;

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Wheel tubs started;

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Trunk floor started;

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[Jeff70]

Whats up with the Bat Mobile in the back ground.

[juarch328]

Wheels / tires fitted in place;

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And that just about brings it up to date. Hopefully by Tuesday/Weds. the trunk floor will be mostly complete and the new doors will be fitted.

-All metal was bought from SS396.com a.k.a. Ground Up restoration
-Ridetech 4 link Airbar with Musclebar rear swaybar-future airride setup w/ onboard compressor
-Boss 338 wheels 20X10, found out that I need the 18X9.5's for assured clearance (were cheap, but I liked the style) tires are cheap used ones I bought for mock up
-Aeromotive 15g fuel cell with baffling and eliminator pump for carb or efi up to a gazillion horsepower capable

Future material;

-Moser M9 fabricated rear end shortened 35 or 40 spine axles
-6 speed trans?
-502 ram jet efi engine or LS3-6-7-9 or lsx (depends on overtime or lottery) would like an aluminum block though..
-New subframe - heidts?speedtech?TCI?DSE?

Next Fabrication;

-Smooth firewall
-Replace cowl panels
-mock up front fenders w/ doors
-Frame connectors
-Custom interior metal?.?

AGAIN, this is my first project and with the HUGE help of my metal guy it's coming to life
..please comment or make suggestions.. negative/positive, informative, or questions...all are welcome!

Hopefully i'll be wrapping up this thread in a year or two!

[BigMal69]

Yes, some work already done, MOST is yet to come..

Here are some pix of the new panels being fitted;

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Great progress! What happens to be lurking behind the Camaro? Is that the Batmobile?

[juarch328]

Big thanks to T.R.I.X. Rods and Racers bringing this project to life with all of their great work

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[bonecrrusher]

+1 more info on the Tumbler/Batmoblie - do they fab those up?

[CruizinKev]

looks good so far! good work! +1 post some more pics of that batmobile :) :twothumbs

[senor_camaro]

+1 more info on the Tumbler/Batmoblie - do they fab those up?

I would so take it to the grocery store and buy food and watch people see me roll out in the batmobile, hahahahahahaha

[juarch328]

He only makes them for the movies or stunt cars; http://www.rodsandracers.com/

and he actually works on the cars he brings in, unlike most shops that just have it sitting there.. great guy.

[juarch328]

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[craigs73]

cool build you got. looks like its gonna be pure business with this car.

[blackfoot2004]

This should be an awesome build to follow....great work

[Modo Innovations]

Where does the project name "Rouse" come from?

[juarch328]

Rouse means to awaken.. and since she was sleeping in a few feet of mud and dirt for a number of years, the name fit.

[Modo Innovations]

Rouse means to awaken.. and since she was sleeping in a few feet of mud and dirt for a number of years, the name fit.

Ah, I get it. I used to know some people with last name Rouse (pronounced like house but of course with an "R") and thought that might be it. That pronunciation didn't even cross my mind.

The name fits though, very cool.

[juarch328]

*will be uploading new photos of my new firewall between seat and trunk and hopefully doors mocked in...

[rohrt]

Cool build!

[juarch328]

Some updates;

firewall fitted in for back, trunk floor welded in with trunk drop offs.. fuel cell tie downs mocked in, next is custom rear package tray......

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[juarch328]

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[juarch328]

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[SRD art]

Great project!! At first it looked like a basket case but it's really coming along. You mentioned future parts, what's your future vision for the whole car?

[juarch328]

Great project!! At first it looked like a basket case but it's really coming along. You mentioned future parts, what's your future vision for the whole car?

My main objective is to not base the car off of another that I see online. My metal guy is pretty good at running with any idea I have and also giving me ideas himself.

After I see the car every few days, I always debate on other details I can add or delete.. the next one being the package tray; My idea was to have something similar to a pontiac solstice on the package tray, but only more gradual of a hump ----> 50819

But...we will see...maybe i'll break down and pay for a rendering of my ideas

[juarch328]

doors mocked in.. still undecided on package tray design

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[compos mentis]

Great progress. :twothumbs

[fladoans]

Looks like you are moving right along. Keep us updated on the progress. Any thought on the color yet?

[juarch328]

Looks like you are moving right along. Keep us updated on the progress. Any thought on the color yet?

Thinking about black with matte black trunk / engine compartment maybe matte black stripe on body

[juarch328]

Firewall replaced, small rust spots being repaired, and then it might come home for christmas!

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[juarch328]

few updates; shaved door handle holes, custom upper cowl closeout..brought home and mocked up fenders just to see a semi completed body..

now waiting for rear

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