Project JUNK$ the ultimate budget project!! 1979 Camaro

[F-Body International]

Just joined the forum and making my first post...nice project thread!

[kevs79]

Thanks!

[SRD art]

Any more updates/ autocrossing?

[kevs79]

We did the test and tune last month. Had a great time but did have some tire rub on the inside of the rears which prompted me to install the rear springs and shocks. That fixed that problem. I did have some drive ability problems but found the float was sticking in the carb so got that fixed. Did a Solo school lady weekend and ended the day with an engine noise and another drive ability problem. Stil trying to figure that out.

[Mizzouri]

Kevin, I sure had a lot of fun riding shotgun with you at the school last weekend! You were finding time, and the limits of the car, with each pass. With that, I was blown away by how amazing that paint job looked. Much better than any late 2nd gen I've seen in a long long while!

Get that engine issue tackled and get back out there with us for the rest of the summer!

[kevs79]

Thanks man! The tips were greatly appreciated. Messed with it today and got it back in shape. Still have a little noise but I think it is an exhaust leak that I just cannot pinpoint. I put a new cap/rotor and ignition module on it and messed with the timing and it seems to be running great so should be there next weekend.....fingers crossed!!

[SSLance]

It's looking like Barney just might make an appearance at event 5...hope to see JUNK$ on the track for that event as well.

[kevs79]

Good deal Lance! See you then!

[kevs79]

I am too lazy to put the pic in Photobucket so here is a link to Keith's website. Scroll down and you will see a pic of me and my son in action..

http://www.customworksperformance.net/

[kevs79]

Ok everyone!! I entered the BFG Are Driver Enough Video Contest. Check it out and vote for me please!! Thanks!! Kevin Vieth 1979 Camaro

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...est-2-VOTE-NOW!

[kevs79]

one more bump before voting ends tomorrow...thanks for any votes!!

[ks71z28]

Kevin, got a chance to look at your thread, nice work!

Keith www.customworksperformance.net

[kevs79]

Kevin, got a chance to look at your thread, nice work!

Keith www.customworksperformance.net

Thanks man! I got the SPC uppers installed and am actually working on the alignment as we speak........my brain hurts!

[g-machine]

I voted for you - love the car and wish you had won!

[kevs79]

I voted for you - love the car and wish you had won!

Thanks! Oh well, the Mustang had a good video and I like how he fabricated alot of his parts...he deserved it.

[kevs79]

Got the alignment all done. Ended up with -2.0 camber, 1/16 toe in and around +5.5 caster. I put more neg camber because I am having issues with my front inner fenders rubbing on hard braking corners. It started when I installed some homemade solid subframe bushings. I installed them in a wedged fashion. 1 inch on rear mount, .5 inch on middle mount and nothing on the front mount. I guess in brought the body down just enough to make it rub.....it is better now but still there...seems like you make one change and cause another issue....very frustrating! I love the stance so might just have to live with a little rubbing. I have an Autocross event this weekend so will see how bad it rubs.

[kevs79]

I ended up getting some 1/4 metal spacers to go on top of the springs from Keith. Got them installed Sat AM and raced Sun AM, no rubbing and seemed to handle great in my novice opinion. I will probably try to double check the alignment before the next event. I figure the spacers might have given me some added camber and I might try to get more Caster if I can.

[kevs79]

Figure I would jump in here and post a quick update. Been working on getting everything road ready for the upcoming Hot Rod Power Tour. My son(14) and I are staring here in KC and hitting 4 other stops and will be heading back home from the Madison, IL stop. Will be almost 1000 miles round trip so got the cruise control installed, cooling system all flushed, A/C working great, no overheating problems....should be good to go!!