68 Camaro RS project

[StandardRS]

Well i picked up someone else project to make my own. 1967 Camaro RS with a 5.3L motor and a t56 6spd trans.
I picked this RS up for a fairly good price I think. Most of the car is there lots of new parts came with the car and lots of parts did not.
I bought this car with very little knowledge of what I would have to do or where to start. I own my own Subaru Shop so this is way past what i have been doing over the last 7 years. I really wanted something new to drive and nothing past the 70's. So I had this great Idea sell my 500 whp subaru and buy a camaro! So I did! Bought it in September of 2013 and the last page is current. I feel that I have made tons of progress over the past months. Doing most of all of the work my self. My friend Mike did the final body and Painting. I hope everyone can enjoys the car.

[RBEAST]

Nice start on your 68 keep the pics coming in

[StandardRS]

SO here are some updates. I had the body work done and painted. Now put the project back together.


day after paint


I refurbished the vent glass
before

After

CLose up of paint

[StandardRS]

Here are some more of my project update. Well I was just about done till I made a big move from IL to OR.

[lucky13firebird]

Wow, digging it. That's crazy nice.

[StandardRS]

Thanks a lot. I also dig your firebird! I am hoping to daily drive this as much as i can. You just don't get that enjoyment out of the new cars as you do with an oldie.

[StandardRS]

Here is a little engine bay update. Some wire loom left to do. SO close to a start up waiting for a few more little things.

[lucky13firebird]

just about there man, where in oregon did you move to? i grew up in the portland area, but been everywhere. you'll love oregon.... epecially how much less your camaro will rust as compared to illinios... especially in the dry eastern oregon regions. but even in portland they don't use salt (no need) so it'll be a long while before you need any body work.

RS's are my favorite comaros

btw if you fill the empty gaps to the left and right of the hood latch assy you'll have a lot less heating issues to worry about.

[H20cooled]

Wow, very nice. I'm also in Oregon, nice to know there are other 1st gen Camaro builds going on around here.

[StandardRS]

I live in Hillsboro. but our shop is in NW portland. I also was happy about the no salt used around here, it was nice to know I can still drive it as much as i would like to and not have too worry about it rotting out.. The holes will be filled waiting for our plasma table to be made up so I can make a few things for it. I need to make a skid plate as well, the oil pan sits a little low.

The plan is to have it running and driving before summer is in full swing. My Kids love cars and car shows, so it would be nice to take them in it and enjoy with them.

[H20cooled]

Awesome, I'm not far away just down the road in Milwaukie area. For as wet as Oregon is cars fair pretty well here.

My car might a little longer than yours, still waiting on funding to get it out of body and paint which is the biggest expense. I look forward to watching your build.

Rich

[StandardRS]

I was lucky when I got mine most of the major body work was done. Then a friend of mine finished it all up and did the paint. I saved a pretty good amount there.

[StandardRS]

Also I am on the fence about the oem heater box. the heater core lines are pretty much on the back of the engine. What is a good setup to run? I don't care about A/C.

[StandardRS]

Finally did the first test start up. Had no spark at first figured the issue out rather easy. Finally made the coolant hoses. So close to drive just a few little things left!

[minendrews68]

Just don't get too eager... Well, like me, I've been known to drive around the neighborhood without my windows, windshield, back window, well,.....you know. lol.

[StandardRS]

Yeah I have learned my lesson about rushing things a long time ago. I am in no hurry but damn it i want to drive it! haha.

[rickpaw]

^^^ Looks like we have a spammer here.

Nice project. I used to live in Portland area (worked in Beaverton) before moving to Houston. I still have car friends in Beaverton/Hillsboro area.

[StandardRS]

Finally most of the car is done! It is drivable at least, here are a few pictures !

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Car looks sweet! Sometimes there's nothing better than a 1st gen RS without a front bumper. Wheels and stance look great too, and silver is always nice... which happens to be the color I'm doing my 67 RS in, so I'm a bit biased!

[StandardRS]

I think as far as color goes it was by far the hardest thing to do. I had it down to a certain white or this silver. I am very happy I went with this color. Coming from building Subaru street cars to race cars, I had not a clue about what I was about to get in to. But I would do it over again and again.