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    1. #41
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      Stopped by and saw a little progress on the front end alignment this past weekend. I was able to locate some front end brackets, thankful for the "bag n tag" approach A new completion date for the end of this month, hopefully the shop can stick to the time frame.Name:  dfv.jpg
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    2. #42
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      This paint process aka jail sentence has been longer then expected. But I’m please to say the exact vision I had is coming full circle. Cut and buff then the trim and everything can be buttoned up.

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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    3. #43
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      Powdercoated all the chrome and went with the Truck Lite headlights

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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    4. #44
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      Wow! Looks great with the blacked out chrome and that paint color, great job!

    5. #45
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      Did you powder coat the aluminum trim also or paint it? I like the tail and headlight inserts blacked out. What about window trim ?

      Personally I think I prefer chrome on the bumpers themselves but I will say it’s a nice
      Contrast against the paint color. Which is a killer color for a 2nd gen btw. Love it.
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

    6. #46
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      Quote Originally Posted by c4racer2 View Post
      Did you powder coat the aluminum trim also or paint it? I like the tail and headlight inserts blacked out. What about window trim ?

      Personally I think I prefer chrome on the bumpers themselves but I will say it’s a nice
      Contrast against the paint color. Which is a killer color for a 2nd gen btw. Love it.
      The aluminum trim for the lights are painted, the powder coating heat would destroy the plastic. Window trim is going to be black too.

      Yes I usually stay with chrome but there’s a ton of orange 2nd gens with chrome. I also thought about going body color instead of black. The wheels are not going to be chrome so I wanted to tie it all together. Truly appreciate it, any updates to yours?
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    7. #47
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      It looks great, I love it!!
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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    8. #48
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      Looking forward to more updates

      marty-mj
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    9. #49
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      Nothing much new on my 71 old soul

      Winter project will be 9” with 3.89 gears to better match the T56 and motor and allow me to finally get the brakes right. ST40s to match the ST60 fronts. While it’s apart I will put a new leaf spring and bushings. I was originally going to do a ridetech or Speedtech rear suspension but for now keeping it simple and saving some $

      But I want to black our all the aluminum trim. So maybe I’ll work on that also during the winter. Or maybe pick a color to match the wheel centers. I was thinking black to match the mirrors but I could paint those too.

      But for the past 6 months I’ve just been driving the car and enjoying it. Taking it a few shows.

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      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

    10. #50
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      Quote Originally Posted by Motown 454 View Post
      It looks great, I love it!!
      Thanks, much appreciated!

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      Quote Originally Posted by syborg tt View Post
      Looking forward to more updates
      I'll try to keep them coming.
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    11. #51
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      Quote Originally Posted by c4racer2 View Post
      Nothing much new on my 71 old soul

      Winter project will be 9” with 3.89 gears to better match the T56 and motor and allow me to finally get the brakes right. ST40s to match the ST60 fronts. While it’s apart I will put a new leaf spring and bushings. I was originally going to do a ridetech or Speedtech rear suspension but for now keeping it simple and saving some $

      But I want to black our all the aluminum trim. So maybe I’ll work on that also during the winter. Or maybe pick a color to match the wheel centers. I was thinking black to match the mirrors but I could paint those too.

      But for the past 6 months I’ve just been driving the car and enjoying it. Taking it a few shows.

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      Let me know how the brakes feel once you have the rears on. Did the economical approach with the brakes but thinking about upgrading possibly Wilwood or CPP, once I get some driving time.

      The black will go nice with the interior and I agree the mirror and wheel centers could go either way, it will definitely add some detail to an already nice build.

      Do you ever take it up to Good Guys in Pleasanton? I'm eyeing the March show to have it completed.
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    12. #52
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      1970 Camaro RS - LS Swap Build "Project Glo"

      I haven’t. It’s such a commitment doing a full weekend show. I was considering the autox.
      I didn’t catch you were local. It would be more fun to do the show if we had a group together. I have a few buddy’s that might do it - one has a nice 70 as well.

      I will post up on the brakes. They actually work very well now even though it’s a very not ideal balance bar skew to make two very different calipers work together front and rear. Should make it really nice with the rears matching caliper type. Manual systems are not very forgiving to variations like that.
      I decided also not To autox the car until I have the brakes matching and dialed in. It’s not worth it unless that is right. It’s fine for driving and it’s probably better than 99pct of cars on the road let alone classics. But I’m looking for full on race car brake capability.
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

    13. #53
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      Quote Originally Posted by c4racer2 View Post
      I haven’t. It’s such a commitment doing a full weekend show. I was considering the autox.
      I didn’t catch you were local. It would be more fun to do the show if we had a group together. I have a few buddy’s that might do it - one has a nice 70 as well.

      I will post up on the brakes. They actually work very well now even though it’s a very not ideal balance bar skew to make two very different calipers work together front and rear. Should make it really nice with the rears matching caliper type. Manual systems are not very forgiving to variations like that.
      I decided also not To autox the car until I have the brakes matching and dialed in. It’s not worth it unless that is right. It’s fine for driving and it’s probably better than 99pct of cars on the road let alone classics. But I’m looking for full on race car brake capability.

      It is a commitment doing the full weekend. I know once the car is finished I will put it a lot of show. I have a couple of buddies - one has a nice 71.

      That makes complete sense, don't take it out there until you have it setup how you would like.
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    14. #54
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      Your Camaro has come along! way!
      Tom

    15. #55
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      Quote Originally Posted by MUSCLECAR View Post
      Your Camaro has come along! way!
      Thanks, once I can get it out of paint I hope to get the rest completed by spring.
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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    16. #56
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      74 Nova 434 SBC

    17. #57
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      Just went through your thread, the Camaro looks great, love the color..

    18. #58
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      The fun starts now, I’ll be trying to keep updates coming as I get the car put together.
      Have to touch up some areas on the subframe and control arms. Has anyone used Lokar’s flex stainless braided transmission dipstick #TD-36L80TM. I have the mount bolted to the transmission but the hose length seems too short. It causes the bottom to bend partially out of the trans case.

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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
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      74 Nova 434 SBC

    19. #59
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      Progress has slowed down due to having a baby. But it's time to get up to speed. Here are a couple of progress pics. Need to bend the combo valve bracket in order to get the brake lines to line up.
      Tank's fuel tank fitted and getting ready to run the fuel lines.

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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

    20. #60
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      Was able to get the Vintage Air evap unit bolted up for fitment. I used a Speedtech trans tunnel for the 6l80, but now I have a clearance issue.
      I might have to notch the tunnel or cowl to allow space for sound deadener, insulation and carpet. Anyone come across this with their build?

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      69 Camaro LS3/6L80e
      70 Camaro RS LS3/6l80e
      74 Nova 434 SBC

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