Vdubwardo's "oldno7" build (1968 camaro)

[Vdubwardo]

The first generation Camaro is one of the "baddest" cars ever produced if you ask me, with its' timeless body lines, short deck, long hood and a big V8 it was the car of my dreams growing up. After dreaming for so long I can finally put my hands around the steering wheel of my very own. Here's my take on making a badass car even more badass.


When I first got the car
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[Vdubwardo]

The car was a good starting canvas but it was not short of its mechanical problems.

I replaced the whole fuel system, added power steering with all new steering hardware, and replaced all the suspension components. It took me a while to decide on which route to go with the suspension but i decided i wanted to keep the ride of the car old school, so i went with hotchkis sport leaf springs which drop the car 3 inches. A pair of subframe connectors also went under the car this really made a world of difference on how the car handled.

the stock fuel tank was in the way of how i wanted to route my exhaust so a custom fuel cell was made to be mounted in the trunk of the car.

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im a real big fan of the e92 m3 exhaust so that was my inspiration for the tail pipes.

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i cut into the roll pan and made some exhaust heat shields to give it that RACECAR look.

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i did not like how the fender flares looked i felt as they did not flow with the car so i shaped them to follow the cars natural body line.

before

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after

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shaved a few things

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i felt these corner lights just looked out of place.

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followed the clean look too the back.

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after some body work.

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[Tango68SS]

The car was a good starting canvas but it was not short of its mechanical problems.

I replaced the whole fuel system, added power steering with all new steering hardware, and replaced all the suspension components. It took me a while to decide on which route to go with the suspension but i decided i wanted to keep the ride of the car old school, so i went with hotchkis sport leaf springs which drop the car 3 inches. A pair of subframe connectors also went under the car this really made a world of difference on how the car handled.

the stock fuel tank was in the way of how i wanted to route my exhaust so a custom fuel cell was made to be mounted in the trunk of the car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/BD8DC551ADC94BECB0BE6BB4A0BAD68F57760000-1.jpg

im a real big fan of the e92 m3 exhaust so that was my inspiration for the tail pipes.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/F228C5918D6A45DC9D211A225A19F1AD42920000-1.jpg

i cut into the roll pan and made some exhaust heat shields to give it that RACECAR look.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/80AC52EAE1B04DCD95732FBE67DA439142920000-1.jpg

i did not like how the fender flares looked i felt as they did not flow with the car so i shaped them to follow the cars natural body line.

before

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after

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shaved a few things

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i felt these corner lights just looked out of place.

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followed the clean look too the back.

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after some body work.

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Dude! That is killer looking!!! I love the Euro-mesh wheels! Truly a Badass ride! Keep it up!

TC

[Vdubwardo]

^ thank you very much.. Unfortunately somebody decided they needed one of the wheels more then I did and stole it.. So I won't be going that route with the wheels. But instead making way for some really wide 3 piece work Meisters.
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These will be refinished with all new polished lips and powdercoated faces. (I haven't decided on the color)

[Vdubwardo]

On my way taking the car to paint i decided to do a bit a spirited driving followed by a intent to do a burnout, the old muncie 4 speed however just couldn't handle my lead foot and grenaded, the car was left with no first or second gear. so after some contemplating wether i should rebuild the old 4 speed or go a different route with the trans i decided on..


This!!
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A Tremec TKO600 the 600 meaning the power capacities of 600hp/600tq.. With this new 5 speed i would defiantly not be breaking anything soon. The .64 overdrive would also meet my needs as i plan to drive this car alot, daily driven alot.. so at 70mph the motor will turn 2000 rpms opposed to 3500 the muncie did. The 1-4 gear ratios also met my needs for autocross and road racing the pig.

so with the car up in the air, we got started.
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unbolted the headers
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the driveshaft
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separating the transmission from the bell-housing
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out with the old muncie
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the bellhousing
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[Vdubwardo]

old clutch
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out with the old
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new parts making their way in
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the new hayes flywheel installed
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aligned the clutch disc
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pressure plate
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cleaned the old bellhosing which bolts right up to the tko and the transmission was ready to go in
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after cutting a bigger hole in the floor the tko fit like a glove
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looking at the old drive shaft we realized the car used to be a 6cyl car from the factory so the tiny driveshaft is just not going to handle the power i plan to throw at it. So i placed a order for a new driveshaft after taking a few measurements. Then all i have left to do is fill her up with fluid and adjust the clutch hopefully this weekend i can take it out for a test drive..