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09-13-2021 #1Registered User
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advise on 67 camaro build
Hey guys, i am new to the site and would really appreciate some input. i am new to car building but have the desire to learn and build cars. Since i am new, i thought i would ask for some advice from guys that know.
i have a 67 camaro that i have been working on for a while. i have decided i want to go more pro touring with it vs original. i have stripped the car down to bare metal and epoxy primed it, (few years ago), i fixed all metal that needed work, and skim coated all welds with evercoat fiberglass, sanded to blend, and coated over that with thin layer of rage extreme. i did all of this while it sat on my rotissiery, gaps are decent but need some tweaking here and there. i decided on LS3 with T56 magnum 6 speed, so i ordered that and installed it into my subframe. The subframe was stripped and powder coated and reassembled using new cpp pro touring kit. i swapped it over to disc brakes also while working on the subframe. So i installed engine and tranny into subframe using the kit from Holley and everything worked as designed. I also installed headers from holley and have fuel tank/pump, fueline, exhaust, radiator, fans, all sitting there ready to install. i have vintage air kit sitting also waiting to install. I then installed the subframe with engine/tranny into the car and installed my rebuilt 12 bolt rear end to get the car rolling. I thought i should do this before going any farther with body work, letting the car sit on its wheels, and let it flex or relax so to speak.
First question is how far do i go with it before stripping it back down to paint, painter does not want engine/tranny in it while he paints it. Do i install everything and get it running and driving. i like this idea but seems like a lot of work to strip it later for paint. i don't mind the work as much as the time it takes, as i only work on it few nights here and there, as i am pretty busy usually. As i mentioned, i am new so i thought i would ask.
i was also told probably not to fire that new engine until i am ready for break in. its better to wait to fire it rather than fire it now and let it sit a year or so until the car is done.
the things i know i need to order yet are steering column/wheel, full interior, bumpers (or rechrome originals), i am sure i am missing some things but this gives you an idea where i am with the build.
i greatly appreciate any input or advice you guys can give me.
Matt
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09-13-2021 #2Registered User
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