Pro-touring 72 Camaro SS

[TANKMASTERJ]

And by the way I freaking love the cut out and bolt together crossmember idea. I don't know why speedtech or dse , tci, or other chassis builders haven't done It.
I know they want rigidity but it really sucks pulling an engine to drop a pan.

[berdunord]

True !

I don't think I lose rigidity with the 4 tubes welded from the side of the subframe and the sway bar tube to the control arm brackets

[berdunord]

Allmost finished !

[TANKMASTERJ]

Bernardo,
The only thing wrong with it is that I didn't think of it before i droped my subframe at my buddy's shop to powder coat.
I'm too late for cutting and welding on mine.
But dang I'm wishing.
That looks good and I agree I don't think you'll loose rigidity
Keep up the good work
Jason

[berdunord]

Jason, you''ll do it next time you drop your pan. This is not really difficult even with the engine sitting on the car.
I'm using 1-3/4 x 0.1" chromoly tubing cause I have it in stock and did not want to order an other 30ft lenght tube but I think you can use smaller diameter tubing size like 1-1/4" and be sure to weld them before cutting !

[berdunord]

Finished, 3 in 1, removable motor crossmember, brake line bracket and steering stop cause I've never understand why the driver side tire touched the frame when turning full left, full right never had issues....solved

Next step rear main seal replacement

[berdunord]

I can say alleluia ! Removing the oil pan without moving anything from the engine is so cool !

[berdunord]

Rear main seal changed, the last one appeared to be in a good shape but I prefer to change it. Need to change my oil pan gasket too

[ryeguy2006a]

I've heard you should also dab some silicone where the two seals come together.

[berdunord]

Some seals need silicone on the end, some not, on the installation instruction of that fel-pro 2912 rear main seal, nothing written about putting silicone on the end of the seals. But I ve corrected the way to put silicone on the cap as following

[ryeguy2006a]

Looking great man. I can't wait to see how the front bumper turns out all painted.

[berdunord]

[berdunord]

[berdunord]

back on the road soon !

[berdunord]

Oil pan ok hope there will have no leaks anymore.

The big question now is : do I need stripes ? I think yes on the hood but on the front fenders and doors I don't know

Any suggestions ?

[$Mike70Z-28]

A+A+A+ Good job looks very nice

[berdunord]

Thanks a lot !

Yes no leaks anymore, it was finally the rear main seal, hope this one will hold a long time.

About the stripes as shown bellow on the rendering, I don't know....

I like the Speedtech Performance sticker too....on the rear fender

[berdunord]

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after

[berdunord]

Finally driven yesterday, I'm really happy with my car. Handling is a bit better with those wider tires, braking is crazy with those racing pads. Awaiting for molding clips and she will be definitly finished !

[El Seano]

thanks a lot guys !

today I just had the time to install one 14" disc and polymatrix B pads, this WE all discs will be installed, it looks better.

with those wheels and 8mm spacer to have the correct offset, I have almost 3/4" clearance between the cailper and the wheel

a bigger caliper would be nice too !

looks good, loving the build. Working on a 1971 camaro myself and just got some wheels for it. Curious if you had to replace the wheel studs on the front of if you’re still running the 1.3” length studs? I ask because I can’t find any longer with the correct knurl and there isn’t enough thread engagement with the wheel mounted to trust the lugs are secure. I saw you mention running shank style lugs, if you went this route did you also run shank style lugs on the rear? If so, which ones did you go with? Thanks!