2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

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2nd Chance Camaro - Removing the Front Clip & Exhaust

Removing the Front Clip & Exhaust
Posted: April 26, 2011 www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Okay it's time to start posting some pictures.



Since safety is a big concern for me. The first thing I did was make a quick call to Race Ramps. I ordered up a set of 12" fixed height wheel cribs and an adjustable set of 12" wheel cribs. It's amazing how nice these cribs are.



With the car on the wheel cribs I was able to get under the car and inspect the floors and work out a game plan. The first thing I need to do was remove the exhaust as I had already sold it and then start looking for rust problems.



Scott (proTour73) was kind enough to come over and lend me a helping hand. He said it brought back memories of his restoration. Scott had the front end off in no time. I think he was hungry and I told him I was buying lunch at the local Mexican Restaurant so he worked really fast.



Found some rust. Time to see if I can find some NOS sheet metal.



You can see that Scott had the front clip completely removed before I figured out how to get the exhaust off in one piece. It almost made it up and over the rear differential. Sadly I had to remove it so I could get the exhaust out. Not a big deal as all of the bolts came off with ease.



After a good days hard work this is what we ended up with. Not bad for 2 guys in 4 hours and that included lunch.



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