'68 Camaro SS - Project 1BADSS

[pittpens24]

Hey Ya'all,

I have made a few posts here and there over the past few months but have been researching more than posting. I have decided finally to add my build to the list . I will start with a little back story. I first saw this car when I was 15 years old riding my quad over to my friend's farm. We were going riding that day and there it was - buried in a barn with just the tail end visible - a '68 Camaro with SS on the gascap, Black with white Z-28 stripes and I was in awe. It was his brother's car who had it bodyworked and painted. He never drove it and I had to have it. Many bails of hay/straw later, it was mine. I had a 350 SBC very mild cam, headers with dual exhaust and 650 holley carb. Had a m-21 Trans and 3.08 posi rear. By the time I was 17, it was ready for the street. I had swapped out the original front end with an RS kit and put S/S Cragers on it. I eventually had blown the motor and trans. Replaced with a built 450hp 350 SBC followed by a M-22 4 speed and upgraded the rear to a Moroso posi unit and 4:10 gears. Let's just say that car got up and went :D. I spent every cent that I earned on that car between mods and gas lol. Drove it til I was 27 and crashed it one night. The car sat in my parents back yard for some good 10 years until I finally decided to get it up to my house where it sat in my garage for another 7 years. Almost 17 years to the day of the accident is when I decided it was time to start the restoration process. I started the teardown in an attempt to do as much of the restoration that I could do until I had to call in the professionals. This is my 1st attempt at a restoration. I am planning on making this car a weekend warrior with the intent of hitting the local car shows and possibly maybe the local drag strip to see what she can do. Some of you may know me from posting on the Team Camaro website. For those that do, I apologize for re-posting my progress. For the rest of you all, I started the restoration process in July of 2015. So far to date I have replaced with new the following: Goodmark one-piece floorpan and one-piece trunk pan, Trunk extensions, rear inner valance panel, rear RS tail panel(AMD), Both Quarters and full doors(OER), Outer wheel wheels(AMD), Inner wheel wheels with mini tubs, Both front fenders and header panel with original GM bought back in '92, Front inner wheel housings(AMD), Front RS Valance panel(AMD) and finally a 2" Cowl Induction hood(AMD). I went with a Martz Chassis front subframe with tubular a-arms, Q-A1 Coilovers, 6 piston Dynapro Wilwood Disc Brakes and Power Rack and Pinion Steering. I stuck with Martz for the frame connectors and rear 4-link set-up with Q-A1 coilovers, Narrowed Moser F9 rear with 4:11's and a Detroit locker carrier and 4 Piston Dynapro Wilwood Disc Brakes. The rear frame rails were moved inboard to allow for wider tires. I fabricated my own stainless steel brake lines and plumbed the stainless steel braided fuel line as well. The motor is on order and that is a 572 BBC from CMEngines. I also went with a Tremec Magnum T-56 6 speed trans. This should get you caught up to date . I just wanted to say thanks to you all for all the info that has helped me thus far just from reading past posts and thank you for the future suggestions/concerns that you all have about my build. Cheers