Project Orngasm

[ROBS6T8]

Hello everyone. I finally decided to start a build thread. A lil' history on the car: I bought it off of Evil Bay in 2005. "All it needed was paint!"
I didn't have a plan and just wanted to drive and enjoy her.
I now have a plan... daily driver with some autocross and maybe a track day or two. I'm just tired of seeing her sit in the garage! All work will be/has been done in the garage.
It's going to be a budget build until I get the go-ahead from the wife. Right now we're going through infertility treatment and that can cost a lot more than building this car.
I want to get her done by this August for Hot August Nights and what was going to be the Camaro Performers event. I'm tired of spending the money and not having the car at HAN!
Thanks for looking and enjoy.

When I brought her home...

[ROBS6T8]

Then I started poking around at this "only needed paint" and found a few things! Sheet metal, rivets and sealant! Nice pedals and that engine comparment, let's just say, Ugly!

[rfalker1]

good luck, with the build and what are the plans, before I say terrible things about following a budget lol!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ron.in.SoCal]

About time Robert! Good luck on the build and keep us updated...

[ROBS6T8]

Orignally I didn't think I was going to take the windows out. Therefore, I replaced the floor pan in two halves. This was going to be my first time welding sheetmetal with a mig. I figured it was going to be covered with carpet anyway. How hard could it be and it was a nice place to practice! Afterwards, I covered the entire thing with Por-15. I know it's only for rusted metal and there was still some in there, but what's a lil' added protection. Fatmat will be installed as well.
More to come...

[ROBS6T8]

Thanks Randall. Budget? What exactly is that? lol I'm happy to report that the wife is onboard to a degree. The family thing is a lot more important. You'll see what I mean in a few...

Yeah Ron it has been awhile. I just don't get around to posting very often. I figured it will help keep me motivated to get this done!

[ROBS6T8]

I took the motor and trans out so I could prep and paint the compartment. While this was going on, I also added a few goodies to the subframe and freshend her up a bit!
The LCA were powdercoated and delulum bushings installed. Hotchkis 2" lowering springs with swaybar. SPC adjustable UCA with Power Performance tall balljoints. Single adjustable Varishocks. I think that's about it. I've already installed the IROC box before the tear apart!

Oh yeah, the wife onboard comment... as you can see the wheels are Rushforth brushed superspoke with clear. 17x8 up front with Nitto 555 245/45/17. Not bad for a Christmas present this past year!

Enjoy....

[ROBS6T8]

Oh yeah, I forgot to post my rendering I had done by Shawn at Mascoll Designs. Great guy to work with. Also a lil' practice on my mailbox. The wife wasn't too sure about the color so what a better way to show her the true color! She's not too sure about me painting this thing in the garage. Isn't that what a home built (budget) car is?

[rfalker1]

Yea, now thats what I am talking about ;) . And do understand about the family thing, they come first of course. Best of luck to. It seems as if you have already made alot of progress

[dropit69]

Loving the color and rendering..if ya paint in garage just make sure if its a attached garage to keep the thing sealed up from house my buddy forgot his vent went inside house and it smelled for a week..lol

[ROBS6T8]

Randal, progress yes! I'm saving the hard stuff for last. That should begin in a couple of weeks. I'm replacing the quarters and maybe a lil homemade mini tub. I can't spend $400 right now for the DSE tubs. I just need an inch! lol... leave that one alone!

Darrin, no probs on the garage. That would suck though. I remember my wife complaining of the paint supplies my friend and I took to work smelling up her car! Working graveyards we had a lil' down time! That's where the mailbox was done. Then I brought it home and cleared it a few hours later.

[ROBS6T8]

So I was looking over the 7 acres the other day and found a pick up bed that was used as a trailer for dump runs. I decided to haul to more suitable ground and remove the rear end. After a cuople of hours, I found a 9 inch with 3.25 gears, 31 spline axles and posi... according to the tag info! My question to you is, do I use it? It is 61" from mounting flange to mounting flange. The camaro is 60"? correct? I have an 8.2 10 bolt peg leg with 3.08. If it was a 8.5, I would keep it and build it up. What's going to be a better route to go? Easier? Cheaper? I know I'll have to reweld some mounts and I believe the pinion is going to be a bit off center. How much is okay? Then again when I take the third member out, it might not even be worth it. It's been sitting for some time but nothing was locked up.
Thanks for any input in this.

[ROBS6T8]

Robert, If you stop by, here is a pic of the firewall I was talking about. You can see the patch job right above the heater core area. My question was should I just seal the seam or use filler and semi smooth the area and seal the rest of the seam. I'm not building a show car. The patch job was filled and the rest of the seam had sealer on it. Thanks.
Little things like this really put a damper on my progress!

[rfalker1]

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Randal, progress yes! I'm saving the hard stuff for last. That should begin in a couple of weeks. I'm replacing the quarters and maybe a lil homemade mini tub. I can't spend $400 right now for the DSE tubs. I just need an inch! lol... leave that one alone!

You might be able to skip the mini tub and just roll the fender lips. That should give you nearly an 3/4th's of an inch for your rear wheels. ANd how big do you plan on going in the back is the other question.

Also I don't know about the rear end. I have 8.2 in my camaro too. So basically, I just bought a rebuild kit with all new interns except the axle's and went from there. But I don't plan on launching mine on a drag strip much. Not really me. Now the question what will you be using yours for and how much can u get the axle for??? looks like your making good progress too.
Keep up the good work

[ROBS6T8]

Hey randall thanks for stopping by. My problem is with the inner wheel well area! I have a 1/2 inch of room... not enough. I'm sure there will be rubbing. I won't be launching mine from any drag strips either. Some autocrosses and maybe a track day or two a year. Mainly a daily driver. I want to see some heads turn! :

[ROBS6T8]

Well I've been working on the firewall for the last few weeks. It's only taken me about 24 hours actual time. Just been confused as to what exactly I want! I have to keep telling myself that I'm not building a piano! Here's what I started with after some grinding.


Then I ran into this patch panel and this is where the problems started. Do I fill it? If I do, why not smooth the entire firewall? Then I told myself, I'm not building a show car!


After some primer and some Eastwood Underhood Black, this is what I came up with. No sanding between coats... I'm not building a show car. And it looks a helluva lot better than when I started.


Then I was able to roll the subframe back in underneath. I feel so much better that I finally completed this part. Solid bushings installed as well!

[rustomatic]

That is one sweet mailbox!

[rfalker1]

the firewall and subframe look great!!! its coming along Robert

So what did you decide for the rear end?? New or rebuild, I have a guy who fives out great prices for the rear and pinion gear.
and what about the wheels, i am still in the dark with the inch part

[ROBS6T8]

That is one sweet mailbox!

Thank you. And living somewhat in the country it's still there!

the firewall and subframe look great!!! its coming along Robert

So what did you decide for the rear end?? New or rebuild, I have a guy who fives out great prices for the rear and pinion gear.
and what about the wheels, i am still in the dark with the inch part

The rear wheel is 17x10 orginally made for a 69. I won't run anything bigger than a 295 on it. 275 now. It fits but once I start driving the piss out of her, there will be some rubbing!
As for the rear end, who knows. If it was an 8.5, I would rebuild it and make it stronger. With this 8.2 I have there really isn't a way to make it much stronger.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Robert it is looking great. Keep at it. As for the family thing. I hope you guys get your kids. You seem like a well grounded guy. Family is first. Some of my favorite times are with my kids in there with me.