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    1. #1
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      Apr 2009
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      A mild pro touring 2nd gen Camaro Project

      So this past summer I decided to buy a 1973 Camaro that I could drive and tinker with over each winter while the car and I "rest"

      It's a nice driver. Not perfect, but a nice looking car.

      Presently the car is near stock, has a 383 stroker, 3.73 10 bolt with a turbo 350.

      I had to put a front spoiler on the car. I love that look so much more.

      I am happy to get back into a driver. My last car turned into a full out race car when I was finished. Never again.

      I gave myself some "rules" for myself from now on.

      1- No cage. I bought the Camaro so my twin boys can go cruising and to the odd race track with me.
      2- No slicks. That will keep the weak link at the tires.
      3- No parts get removed from the car. It will retain the wipers, blower, bumper supports, etc etc

      My plans for this winter are:

      - Year One 5 spoke wheels. 8 inch fron, 9 inch rear. I like the staggered look. With a future option to mini tub the rear and get the 8 inch rims widened to 12 inch and the 9 inch rims go to the front.

      - Front upper/lower a-arms, sway bar, 2 inch drop springs and shocks

      - Rear 2 inch drop springs and sway bar.

      - A new starter. The stock one overheats and embarrasses me when it gets heat soaked.



      I bought the car with a dent in the hood. It's a reverse dent. The guy before me shut the hood without checking if the new air cleaner stud would clear. Well it didn't. I started straightened the dent myself using dry ice and a blow dryer. Ive worked on it for about 30 minutes and it's almost gone. Time for more dry ice and I'll get back at it.
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    2. #2
      Join Date
      Sep 2012
      Location
      London, Ontario
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      Nice to,see another car from Ontario. Looks like a nice start.

      73 Maverick Grabber Project

      My never ending project:
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...hlight=grabber

    3. #3
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      Nov 2006
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      Nice looking car, good luck with the project.
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    4. #4
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      Oct 2005
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      New Washington, IN
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      Sounds similar to my build. Is year one making the N90's in 8" widh now? I thought they were only 9". I assume you're talking the 17" versions.
      1971 Camaro 427 in waiting
      1988 C1500 Daily Driver
      1955 Bel Air, blown BBC street car

    5. #5
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      Sounds like a great plan, and your right that spoiler makes all the difference. Looking forward to following the progress.

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Blaze View Post
      Sounds similar to my build. Is year one making the N90's in 8" widh now? I thought they were only 9". I assume you're talking the 17" versions.
      Thanks guys. I got the xmas green light to start purchasing some of the wishlist. So January, Santa will be making another trip to our house.

      Hi Johnny. I am going to be getting the Year1 5 spoke rally wheels.

      https://www.yearone.com/Product/wheels/fsws4

      I like the modernized Rally wheel look. 255 45 r17 on the front and 285 40 r17 for the rear.

    7. #7
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      So I picked up my new rims and tires.

      The 285's look awesome. Now to get home and throw them on!!

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    8. #8
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      Feb 2012
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      Those new rims look great...nice to see a project that isn't a hi-dollar big shop build.I'm looking at getting the 17" Corvette Rallye wheels for my 69 Camaro

    9. #9
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      What brand tires?
      1971 Camaro 427 in waiting
      1988 C1500 Daily Driver
      1955 Bel Air, blown BBC street car

    10. #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Blaze View Post
      What brand tires?
      Hi Johnny.

      They are Nitto NT555's.

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dave Pratt View Post
      Those new rims look great...nice to see a project that isn't a hi-dollar big shop build.I'm looking at getting the 17" Corvette Rallye wheels for my 69 Camaro
      Thanks Dave.

      It's going to be first a cruiser, and as time and cash(wife) allow upgrade as needed.

      I like the old school look. Rallys are one of my favorites.

      Thanks

    12. #12
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      Nice wheels!
      Stephen

    13. #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by srh3trinity View Post
      Nice wheels!
      Thanks Stephen.

      I've been looking at wheels for a while. I like the bigger 18's, but couldn't justify the cost difference in rims and then the tires. Besides, I like the old school look with a new twist.

      Thanks

    14. #14
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      I'm finally home with the new rims.

      Here are a few comparison shots.

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    15. #15
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      Nice wheels !
      285 looks perfect in the rear, good choice !
      Gil

    16. #16
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      Feb 2011
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      nice to see that plate back on the front of another camaro!

      if you're back down in windsor over the summer, bring the car down.

    17. #17
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      Quote Originally Posted by steve40 View Post
      nice to see that plate back on the front of another camaro!

      if you're back down in windsor over the summer, bring the car down.
      Hi Steve

      The XCESSIV plate lives. This time it won't be true to the name though. But that's fine, she's a driver and will be driven.

      Yeah I plan on bringing it down. But only if I'm down for a day trip. I don't trust leaving it outside in a hotel parking lot.

    18. #18
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      just good to see it back on a camaro again, been a long wait

    19. #19
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      So I had some time to mount the new rims and tires and take a comparison side shot.

      Man these look great.

      Now to lower that front end a tiny bit.

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    20. #20
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      Looking good!
      1971 Camaro 427 in waiting
      1988 C1500 Daily Driver
      1955 Bel Air, blown BBC street car

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