73 Camaro---From a buned up mess to what will be awsome!!! [Archive]

Karls73

10-26-2011, 09:26 AM

I started this project thinking it would only take a couple of months and not too much invested. I have a 74 Camaro that I had recently restored the interior and the engine is fairly new as well and it became the donar car to keep expenses down. Well, after 8 months and and a whole lot of $$$ we are finally getting close to getting some paint on it. The only sheetmetal left from the original is the floor and firewall and part of the inner quarters. I have learned alot over the past months and have some ups and downs about the project. I was not sure haw to go with the project (Classic, resto-mod, pro-touring). After alot of thought the pro-touring option is definatly the look I want. I will continue to update the pics and details as we go.

Karls73

10-26-2011, 09:29 AM

Pics are out of order. Any one know how to fix?

Never mind I figured it out.

CruizinKev

10-26-2011, 10:26 AM

looks great so far!!! :twothumbs keep up good work man!

NJSPEEDER

10-26-2011, 06:52 PM

Wow, that is a lotta new tin. Great work.

Any plans for the suspension, trans, and such yet or are you waiting until the body is all buttoned up to decide?

-Tim

Karls73

12-15-2011, 06:28 AM

I have installed coil over QA1 shocks and springs on the front and plan on upgrading the sway bar and rear suspension after the body work and paint are finished.

SRD art

12-15-2011, 06:32 AM

Great work so far. Sure is a nice feeling to see something real rough get fixed and in primer! Whats the visual plans? Color, rims, etc?

Karls73

12-15-2011, 06:42 AM

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Took a little time to test fit the wheels and as you can see the paint process has begun.

LUV2XLR8

12-15-2011, 11:30 AM

who makes those hinges!... those look awesome

CruizinKev

12-15-2011, 11:48 AM

nice progress!!! :twothumbs

syborg tt

12-15-2011, 02:31 PM

Car looks awesome !!!!

LeighP

12-16-2011, 07:00 AM

Wow, can't believehowmuch effortyou've put in....Miy 71 Firebird is in the paintshop now at about the same stage....I'm sure I wouldn't have even bought the car if it needed all the work you've done...great colour, too.

Karls73

12-21-2011, 04:01 PM

I have some more pics coming soon.

Karls73

12-21-2011, 04:02 PM

These came from Eddie's Motor Sports.

solarguy09

12-21-2011, 04:05 PM

Sweet build...

great job so far...

Karls73

12-21-2011, 04:12 PM

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gofastwclass

12-21-2011, 10:29 PM

Wow, that color really pops in the sun!

Karls73

01-04-2012, 07:03 PM

5338553384533865338753388Here are some pics of the stripes.

craigs73

01-04-2012, 09:31 PM

wow like the color...... i also like the stripes

DirtShark

01-04-2012, 11:18 PM

Great color combo...

stevedarce

01-04-2012, 11:26 PM

hey what color is that? I really like it.

Cool car btw

YoungbloodK

01-05-2012, 01:39 AM

Looks like Mango Tango Orange from the Dodge selection ... love it awsome combo..

Karls73

01-07-2012, 09:43 AM

The colors are Atomic Orange (2008 Corvette) and the stripes are Charcoal (GM). My wife picked out the colors. The original colors on the build tag are orange with black stripes, so we thought it would be nice to return it to those colors only with a more modern variation of them. I must say she has a great eye for color.

Karls73

01-19-2012, 05:48 PM

54313543145431554316Well I finally brought her home from the body shop. It has been a 10 month process and the guys (CUSTOM AUTO CENTER) did a great job. Now it's time to start putting the rest of it together

craigs73

01-19-2012, 08:55 PM

looks great!!! love the color combo

BonzoHansen

01-20-2012, 08:06 AM

really nice

ryeguy2006a

01-20-2012, 11:39 AM

Absolutely love the color combo. That is going to look killer when it is done.

Karls73

09-16-2012, 06:58 PM

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syborg tt

09-16-2012, 07:12 PM

Well hell - just when i thought I wasn't going to use a center consule on my build and then i see this picture. Well it looks awesome and so does the car !!!

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Karls73

09-17-2012, 08:00 AM

Thank you. I had to add some padding to the hump but it fit right in.

68firebird

09-17-2012, 08:31 AM

WOW, I LOVE how this is coming out. Beautiful car! That color combo is definitely awesome!!!

POS71RS

09-19-2012, 02:37 PM

It's scarey how close our color choices are... Mine is getting sprayed with the Dodge tangerine color, and last week I was debating flat black or gray stripes. Going with the black... But because I have to now!

Beautiful car, I'm rather partial now!

P.s., what console is that? Thats super nice lookin.

sicknss71

09-19-2012, 05:20 PM

Wow your camaro came out awesome. The center console looks great is that a 5 th gen console love the clean look of the dash and dakoda gauges. Where in Fla are you?

Karls73

09-19-2012, 05:46 PM

Thank you, the center console is from a 5th gen. Camaro.

Karls73

09-19-2012, 05:49 PM

Thank you, I'm in Port Saint Lucie. I still have not made it to a show yet with the car. Looking fwd to it.

sicknss71

09-19-2012, 06:29 PM

Have a sister there .would love to meet up and hit a show with are camaros. Maybe turkey run thanksgiving week end

Chevrolaine

09-19-2012, 09:45 PM

Beautiful car, Enjoy!!

BonzoHansen

09-20-2012, 05:26 AM

Thank you, the center console is from a 5th gen. Camaro.

did you have to modify that console much? I thought they intergrated with the 5th gen dash more. it looks like it belongs there.

Karls73

09-20-2012, 07:28 AM

I had to make a bracket for the aft clips to fit into and install a little foam under the carpet to fill in the gap. I also "adjusted" the gas pedal to position it to the left a little. I installed power window switches in the console recently. I'll post that pic soon.

Karls73

09-20-2012, 08:01 AM

Karls73

09-25-2012, 07:15 PM

Have a sister there .would love to meet up and hit a show with are camaros. Maybe turkey run thanksgiving week end
If I don't head up north to hunt this Thanksgiving I just may take you up on that.

tmadden

09-25-2012, 08:08 PM

Very nice ride. Color combo is great!!! We accept videos as well.

Rybar

09-28-2012, 02:12 PM

Car looks great, love that interior

ramrod

09-28-2012, 03:15 PM

awesome looking camaro.
this would have been a sweet build to see. got any of the build pics?

Chadman27

09-28-2012, 07:24 PM

Yeah that paint looks great, nice color choice

BMR Sales

10-03-2012, 06:20 AM

I have installed coil over QA1 shocks and springs on the front and plan on upgrading the sway bar and rear suspension after the body work and paint are finished.

First I have to say as a fan of 2nd gens I am very impressed with the color combo and interior! I will need to keep pics away from my wife as she is a big fan of newer shades of Orange!!!

We are in Tampa so let me know when you are ready for Suspension mods! We are just a few months from moving into a new building off I-4 near Gator Ford. Maybe you could bring it to our Open House with sicknss71 and his car???

BTW: What rear end does your car have under it right now?

Karls73

10-08-2012, 09:10 AM

Let me know when it is and I'll try to make it. I have already looking at your control arms to replace mine.

mdes0

10-08-2012, 09:13 AM

Beautiful job man.

BMR Sales

10-08-2012, 10:41 AM

Anybody interested in meeting up at the NSRA Southeast Nationals next weekend (Oct. 12-14) at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa? I went last year and there were alot of musclecars but only a few Pro-Touring, Streetfighter rides. This could be a cool event for us to get together for the 1st time.

Journey is playing Friday night at the Fairgrounds Amphitheater, and the Hard Rock Casino is about 1/2 mile from the event. There is a Ker's Winghouse across the srtreet from the fairgrounds which is a good place to grab some food and drinks and they are having UFC153 Saturday night.

http://youtu.be/RAYX-Q4NTFU

Go to this posting to confirm you can make it there:

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?27398-Florida-Peoples/page9