Buddy P's '68 Camaro progress post

[Lenie]

That's a great look Buddy. This is the part of my build I have no idea what to do. I may have to take this and run w/it. Keep posting.

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[BuddyP]

That's a great look Buddy. This is the part of my build I have no idea what to do. I may have to take this and run w/it. Keep posting.

Thanks! Yeah have at it. Can hook you up with the template for that plate in that area as well. I will note thought, now that I've done it, to maybe look at mounting the gauges at the very top (unless you have A/C vent there) for better visual access to the gauges.

Before I forget, I want to thank Vince Ortiz aka Mr. Quick for cutting the gauge mounting panels.

[BuddyP]

Well thanks to Jason Mitchall I was able to get my dash and gauges all wired up last weekend. I can actually turn the motor over now but not ready to fire yet. Got a chance to set a seat in the car finally and yet another roadblock. Roll cage is too far forward and for me to be comfortable and not eating the dash, the seat sets about 6" behind the roll bar. Cut and hack some more I guess....

[BuddyP]

Ignore the ugly shifter...

[Mr T81]

Nice build, what size are the speedo and tach? 3 3/8?

[BuddyP]

Nice build, what size are the speedo and tach? 3 3/8?

4.5", stock holes are 4 3/4"

[JMitch19]

I like how the gauges look lit up. Can't wait to get mine in my car. Once you get that thing fired up your motivation to finish it will go throw the roof.

[BuddyP]

You bet Jason! Have my trailer up for sale to help pay for parts to get it fired and paint, hope it sells soon. After that for the most part is interior, wheels and trim!

Can't wait to see yours done, will be darn sharp with those Forgelines!

[Lenie]

Buddy, really like the way it turned out. You've got to be getting stoked. What kind of trailer you selling?

[BuddyP]

Thanks Lenie, I'll be officially stoked when I hear it running!!!

Sellint a full aluminum 7x14 'V' nose tandom axle with finished interior and work bench.

[Dons67]

Those gauges are very nice - I did something similar in mine but mounted them above the havc controls - even though i mounted them like you did i could hardly see them once i was in the seat and driving -- if you can before you put everything together try to get them at an angle similar to the tach where they are tilted back that should be enough to be able to see them fine - - i ended up ordering a gauge cluster from year one for the floor console because it was driving me nuts




build looks great by the way!!

[Motown 454]

The dash came out great. I love the way the gauges came out.

[fountjr]

Nice Build! I a building a 67 camaro in a similar manner!

A couple questions...did you build your own roll cage? or buy a pre-bent and install yourself? Also, did you use the stock steering column or buy aftermarket?

I lived in the Michiana area for the last 5 years but recently moved out West...wish we could have hooked up before I left.

Keep up the good work!

[BuddyP]

Been a bit since posting an update but have done quit a bit.

BIG NEWS!!! FIRED THE MOTOR AND IT RUNS!!!

Got all the sensors intalled, intake setup and installed. Had to get a new steering box, the "used" one was junk. PS lines all plumbed. Just need to finalize cooling plumbing. Still need to install complete exhaust, just open headers right now. Also need to finish my PCV setup. One issue I have is the throttle body doesn't seem to have enough spring tension. It doesn't snap all the way back when pushing on the gas pedal. Using a Lokar throttle cable but seems to have a lot of friction in it. I have no sharp bends in the cable.



Also got my brake lines mostly routed. Need to take care of a few loose ends though.

[MrQuick]

nice job buddy.

[boostin05blacksti]

Been a bit since posting an update but have done quit a bit.

BIG NEWS!!! FIRED THE MOTOR AND IT RUNS!!!

Got all the sensors intalled, intake setup and installed. Had to get a new steering box, the "used" one was junk. PS lines all plumbed. Just need to finalize cooling plumbing. Still need to install complete exhaust, just open headers right now. Also need to finish my PCV setup. One issue I have is the throttle body doesn't seem to have enough spring tension. It doesn't snap all the way back when pushing on the gas pedal. Using a Lokar throttle cable but seems to have a lot of friction in it. I have no sharp bends in the cable.



Also got my brake lines mostly routed. Need to take care of a few loose ends though.

Buddy,
Love your build. A lot of the questions that you have I also have. Couple of questions:
1)I see you ran the engine side of the wiring from the american autowire kit. Is there a reason for this? I though that the PSI harness ran everything for the engine? No?
2)What intake setup are you running?
3)What radiator set up did you go with?
4)For the brake lines did you buy a standard camaro kit and modify it or bend your own for a full custom set up?

Also when you run the pvc stuff can you do a detailed install? I need to figure this out also. Also have any picture of how you ran the battery setup? Im curious as to how you ran everything, Im working on that now...Thanks for all the help. Im sure it feels awesome to finally hear her purr...

[BuddyP]

Thanks Vince.... nice lookin PS hose eh?!

Yes some of the wires from the AAW are required. Ignition, oil and temp send for gauges, wiper motor and power to electric fan. That's pretty much it. PSI harness has everything for the motor. The second group of wires of the AAW (that has the green wires) are healights, turn and horn.

Intake are Spectre parts that I pieced together. Filter is just a K&N bought from Autozone.

Radiator I bought off ebay from a guy just north of Detroit. Can't remember the name.

Yes, bought brake line kit form Inline Tube and modified/bent to fit. I seemed to button up better than I had expected.

As soon as I receive my oil catch can from Mike Norris I'll deffinatly post up the PCV setup. Basically have put a PCV provision in the rear of the drivers and front of the pass side valve cover. One hose will go from front of intake to catch can, then from catch can to back drivers side. Other hose will go from TB to front of passenger valve cover. I'll post pics hopefully soon.

[Roberts68]

Congrats on the milestone!



I heard mine run last summer for the first time in 8 years so I know something of the thrill you must have felt, only yours was with an entirely new beast between the wheelwells!

I have the same Master cylinder and combo prop valve but mine will mount a bit differently. Which kit did you start with and modify to suit?


I was wondering how did you resolve the header to PS gear clearance issue?

Also, forgive me for not reading back but what Transmission are you running?

And lastly, I will just echo everyone else about the gauges and the car in general. Keep it up Buddy, looking great!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Nice clean look!!

[BuddyP]

I started with Inline Tube kit for '68 camaro. It was the standard disc brake kit in stainless. Didn't have to modify very much. I came out pretty good.

As far as the header to PS clearance, when I swapped gearboxes I shaved the flange of the header at a bit of an angle. That seemed to do the trick.

Tranny is a T56 out of '06 GTO

Thanks for the kind words! It helps keep the frustrations down LOL!

Congrats on the milestone!

I heard mine run last summer for the first time in 8 years so I know something of the thrill you must have felt, only yours was with an entirely new beast between the wheelwells!

I have the same Master cylinder and combo prop valve but mine will mount a bit differently. Which kit did you start with and modify to suit?


I was wondering how did you resolve the header to PS gear clearance issue?

Also, forgive me for not reading back but what Transmission are you running?

And lastly, I will just echo everyone else about the gauges and the car in general. Keep it up Buddy, looking great!