"Bodacious" Sam's 68 Camaro PT project

[Motown 454]

Sam won't those ratio's make 1st gear useless? I think to have first gear usefull the ratio needs to figure under 10:1 I think its first gear time Rear end ratio???

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

This is a question I have for the guys running their cars already. I am hoping someone with similar setup will tell me what worked for them in an all around setting.

[SSable]

I'm running a T-56 out of 06 GTO in my build. I also had a 600 HP 2002 Camaro SS back in the day and for both I used 390's, 342's came stock for M6 f-bodys.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

This is not a high dollar build, just my dollar build. When you figure I am way under 20K on this car so far. It isn't too bad for the money. Here is my latest progress of my do it myself.
I don't always like to advertise. So, I milled off the Summit off the rear diff cover and the plan is to sand blast it like people do with windows. But, for me. I am planning on painting the area, and stenciling Bodacious on it (Finally my wife's cricket will be handy). Then sand blast the area, when I pull the stencilled letters off, the painted lettering will show. That is the plan anyway.




Also Started on my motor mounts. I am about 1/2 the way there on it.


Don't worry. I didn't use the motor mount to drill the holes. I was double checking the numbers I got off the internet was right. I had that digital readout thingy to tell me where to move the bit. I am self taught on the mill...so I don't know the right names of things.


Wow, It fits!

[Motown 454]

Thats ok Sam, Knowing the right moves always out weighs knowing the right names.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Almost done flushing rear window. Still filling in pinholes.

spent some time today bolting on my clutch. Then mounted my trans on to the engine for the last time I hope until I blow it up or burn it up.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Painted and put my front subframe together, stll need to get swaybar and coilovers for the front. Smoothed drivers side firewall, need to put hole in for steering column. Still have more boxing in to finish smoothing it. Also, started to flush the front windshield. It is good to have a few days off for a change.

[Motown 454]

It looks great Sam you made some nice progress.

[12sec ss]

car is coming along great!

[ndm68]

Great car build-keep up with the pictures

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I picked up a set of headlight motors off of a Fiero awhile ago at a pick a part. Finally, got around to making the brackets and modifications to my doors to run them. Total investment about $40.00. Chalk another item off of my to do list.
You might have to click the pic to see the video.

[joeko23]

Great progress

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Been gone form this site for a long time. Finally getting back into working on my car again. It is nice to be back. Last weekend I tigged my lower front fender extensions to the fender. I have always not cared much for that parting line there. So, I had always planned on getting rid of it. I am glad I did it. I like the looks much better now. Keep in mind I am not a pro I am doing this at home. Kind of learning as I go.

[Motown 454]

It looks good Sam. Glad your back!

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Thanks Wayne. Your car is looking great. I love your motor choice.

[Motown 454]

Thanks

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Been spending the last week working on my fuel tank. Stainless is way easier to tig than Aluminum...but, way harder to work. I am enjoying learning how to tig it. Had to incorporate some serious Jap Engineering (I am Japanese and a Engineer) to get the job going. Like so many others on here. I am a poor dad, gotta make due with what I have. I guess I should rename my project Poor Touring LOL.

[SRD art]

Ha! I like that name, and I'm right there with ya, lol!

[SRD art]

Two opposite end of the spectrum comparisons-

When I drove my Nova on the street I had 4.56 gears behind a TH350. I ran a 28.5" tall slick at the track and went through the lights at 6200 rpms @ 110 mph. The car redlined at 6500 so that was just about right. It ran about 3200 at 60 on the highway with the 1:1 final trans gear.

My wagon runs a 25.5" tire and 2.41 gears behind a TH350. It runs through the 1/4 mile lights at 4500 in 2nd gear at 97 mph. It does about 2200 @ 65 with a 1:1 final. Redline is 4500 with this motor. I can run most autoX courses in 1st gear which gives a nice torque advantage.

Here's a great website to play with numbers... www.wallaceracing.com/gear-speed.php

[minendrews68]

I agree, looking good so far, keep the pics coming!